COLLEGE VOICE News and updates from Langley, Strode’s and Windsor Colleges.
Issue 3 Spring 2020
Part of the
WINDSOR FOREST COLLEGES GROUP
IT’S A ‘GOOD’ FROM OFSTED Welcome to the third edition of College Voice, our termly newsletter bringing you all the exciting news from across our group of colleges. What a great way to start 2020 with a ‘GOOD’ rating from Ofsted! In our first full inspection since the merger, our group of colleges impressed the Ofsted inspectors when they visited us in November. A team of 11 inspectors explored all aspects of teaching, learning, support and outcomes at each of the colleges. They delivered a resounding ‘GOOD’ rating across the board for overall effectiveness, quality, behaviour, personal development, leadership, education for young people, adult learning and apprenticeships. With the new Ofsted framework putting the learner experience at the heart of its inspection process, a proud Group Principal and CEO Kate Webb commented: ‘What is really meaningful about this result is that the inspectors reached their judgements by speaking directly with learners and therefore what is contained in the report is a true reflection of Langley, Strode’s and Windsor Colleges.’
PRAISE FROM OFSTED: LEARNING ENVIRONMENT Learners and apprentices benefit from a calm and respectful learning environment. Behaviour in lessons and across all college centres is very good and learners feel safe.
STRENGTH OF CAREERS GUIDANCE After good advice from staff, learners choose programmes that meet their needs well. Learners can study on vocational programmes alongside A Level courses.
QUALITY OF TEACHING Teachers sequence and deliver the curriculum in a logical and well-planned way.
SUPPORT AND ADDED-VALUE Learners value, and gain confidence from, the high levels of support and care from staff.
Take a look inside and find out what’s been happening at our colleges this term.
GUARANTEED APPLICANT STATUS
APPLY NOW FOR SEPTEMBER 2020 We’re busy interviewing for places for September 2020, so if you have not yet applied there’s still time. Visit our website or contact admissions@windsor-forest.ac.uk if you have any questions.
We are delighted to offer pupils from our core feeder schools Guaranteed Applicant Status. This means we will fast track your application and interview. Check if your school is on the list at windsor-forest.ac.uk/support-services/ guaranteed-applicant
WHAT’S INSIDE: Langley College page 2
Strode’s College page 3
Windsor College page 4