Nine out of ten students satisfied

STUDENTS at a Hinckley college have firmly endorsed the quality of the teaching there.

A National Student Survey found that nine out of ten pupils at North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College are satisfied with their experience of higher education.

Overall satisfaction has increased by 12.5 per cent over the last two years.

The college was also highly rated for its assessment and feedback, organisation and management, and the learning opportunities in which students can engage.

Satisfaction with learning community the and college’s Student

Voice activities has significantly grown and is 10 per cent ahead of sector averages.

It now heads the leaderboard of 12 regional further education colleges and eight universities in terms of student satisfaction with higher education courses.

Every university in the UK and many colleges take part in the National Student Survey and response rates are consistently high.

Marion Plant, chief executive at the college, said: “We are delighted with these fantastic results, which are a fitting tribute to the hard work of our staff during what has been a difficult year for everyone.

“Our students have really risen to the challenge of maintaining a focus on their studies during the coronavirus lockdown and our staff have consistently worked to support them above and beyond normal expectations, keeping them on track and helping them to complete their qualifications.

“We are very proud of the whole team that has worked so hard over the last few years to improve the learning experience for our higher education students.”

For more information, visit the North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College website.