It’s All Good from Estyn NPTC Group of Colleges is really good at what it does, and that’s official according to Estyn, Her Majesty’s Inspectorate for Education and Training in Wales. It’s the first inspection since our merger and Chief Executive and Principal Mark Dacey said ‘to achieve the rating was a true testament to the hard work, dedication and talent of staff and students.’ The report identified that ‘the College leadership team is well established and cohesive' and that ‘there is a clear and ambitious direction to the work of the College.’ The report said leaders work skilfully to identify and take advantage of opportunities to integrate the College’s work with community activities and to support local facilities.
What did the inspectors say… Learners develop behaviours that support their career aspirations and feel that the College prepares them well for progression to higher level learning and for employment.
The College’s targeted employer forums bring together relevant stakeholders to tackle key economic and social development needs.
Teachers are well qualified and experienced, with useful industrial, commercial and business experience which they apply well to their roles.
More than 7,250 students feel safe in College and know where to access a wide range of support.
They have high expectations of their learners and challenge them to develop knowledge, produce practical work and complete theory tasks to a high standard.
Needs and concerns are listened to.
Students feel that their learning programme is helping them improve their life skills and employment opportunities.
Learners produce a strong standard of work in their lessons and practical sessions. They build their knowledge and understanding and develop their academic, vocational and practical skills well.
Learners engage in worthwhile enrichment activities to improve their general health and wellbeing. Students are also involved in various activities ‘making a valuable contribution to community-focussed activities’ such as fundraising for mental-health charities and helping out at local schools with various projects.
In vocational programmes, learners develop and apply sound practical and vocational competencies and develop higher level vocational skills and enhance their personal confidence through participation in skills competitions.
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Superb engagement with employers across its geographical area that helps shape the College’s provision to meet local need.
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