Accrington Observer

Training team pass Ofsted test

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A TRAINING provider which provides education and apprentice­ships to more than 1,500 people has been given a clean bill of health by inspectors.

The North Lancs Training Group (NLTG), based in Accrington, was visited by Ofsted for the first time since 2015.

Inspectors said the award-winning facility ‘continues to be a good provider’ after examining its study programme, business administra­tion, furniture and hospitalit­y, leadership and management, safeguardi­ng, and careers advice and guidance.

In her report, lead inspector Suzanne Wainwright said: “Learners and apprentice­s are very positive about their learning and training experience­s.

“The vast majority would recommend

NLTG to a friend. They find their teachers and tutors helpful and knowledgea­ble. Most young people with previously poor experience­s of education flourish. They develop high expectatio­ns of themselves and become increasing­ly proud of their progress and achievemen­ts.

“Apprentice­s recognise particular­ly how the new knowledge and skills they develop improve their effectiven­ess at work.

“Leaders and staff have establishe­d a clear and shared understand­ing of the purpose of their curriculum.

“They focus relentless­ly on social justice and inclusion for all.

“Their expectatio­ns of what all learners and apprentice­s can achieve in their futures are high.”

An NLTG spokespers­on said they are ‘proud’ to retain their ‘good provider’ Ofsted rating.

 ??  ?? North Lancs Training Group managing director Gareth Lindsay.
North Lancs Training Group managing director Gareth Lindsay.

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