College rated ‘outstanding’
STAFF and learners at Accrington and Rossendale College are celebrating after receiving an ‘outstanding’ rating in a new Ofsted inspection.
Part of the Nelson and Colne College Group, the college was inspected in March 2022 and saw the inspection team visit the campus, talk to staff, students, apprentices, governors and employers.
In a statement, a college spokesperson said the team of ten inspectors confirmed that ‘learners and apprentices love being learners at the college’ and leaders and management across the group ‘provide a high-quality education through which learners and most apprentices achieve their full potential.
The spokesperson added: “Inspectors identified that ‘learners and apprentices embody the outstanding culture of high standards across all of the college sites. They are passionate and highly motivated about their education and futures.
They describe their teachers and trainers as inspirational and knowledgeable. Staff are immensely proud to work at the college. Learners and apprentices are equally proud to study at the college. Their behaviour is exemplary.
“They also noted that ‘teachers and trainers create highly supportive, calm learning environments in which learners and most apprentices thrive.
Learners rapidly build their confidence and produce work of a very high standard. ‘Apprentices develop substantial new knowledge, skills, and behaviours.’”
College Centre Principal Morag Davis said: “The work the teachers, trainers and support teams do on a daily basis is all focused on our learners and their successes and I am just delighted that Ofsted recognised that in their recent visit.”
Amanda Melton CBE, Principal and CEO of Nelson and Colne College Group, said: “This is a phenomenal achievement for Accrington and Rossendale College, given the commitment we have shown to supporting the College since the merger.
“All of the colleges within Nelson and Colne College Group are now outstanding and this is a true testament to the hard work, dedication and talent of all of our staff and students.”