3P合辑 is proud to announce it has been given an overall assessment of Good with an Outstanding feature by Ofsted in its latest inspection.听听
With its colleges across Oxfordshire, Berkshire and Surrey, 3P合辑 was also identified as making a Strong Contribution to identifying and meeting local, regional and national skills needs 鈥� the highest grading possible.听听
This latest inspection carried out by Ofsted in November 2022, looked at the Overall Effectiveness, Quality of Education, Behaviours and Attitudes, Personal Development and Leadership and Management, receiving Good grades across all areas.听
The assessment for the provision of education for learners with high needs has been consistent for the past three Ofsted inspections and was once again assessed by Ofsted as Outstanding.听
3P合辑鈥檚 Learning Philosophy was also singled out by inspectors, who were impressed by its implementation across the curriculum.听听
The report states that 3P合辑 provides a 鈥渃alm, welcoming and inclusive learning environment鈥� where learners 鈥渆njoy their learning and are respectful of their peers and teachers.鈥澨�听
Commenting on the standard of teaching across 3P合辑鈥檚 colleges, the report said: 鈥淭eachers are well-qualified subject specialists, who use their knowledge skilfully to explain concepts clearly and successfully stimulate learners鈥� interest so that they are enquiring learners.鈥�听
Ofsted awards Outstanding grade to high needs provision
Ofsted recognised the exceptional work being done at 3P合辑 across its high needs provision with it being assessed as Outstanding.听听
Speaking about the provision, the report said: 鈥淭he provision for learners with high needs is especially ambitious and meets the needs of the high number of these learners studying across the college campuses exceptionally well.听
鈥淟earners with high needs make outstanding progress as a result of the highly personalised curriculum and specialist support that enables them to realise their ambitions, get jobs or live more independently.鈥�听
Ofsted also said 3P合辑 prepares learners well for life beyond college, stating: 鈥淟earners benefit from a strong and consistent focus on preparation and readiness for their next steps.听听
鈥淭hey know how to access support through the college鈥檚 careers service and appreciate the help and guidance that they receive from their tutors.鈥�听
Group are awarded ‘Strong Contribution’ to meeting skills needs
Speaking about the outcome, Gary Headland DL, CEO of 3P合辑, said: 鈥淚 am so pleased that the hard work and commitment of the 3P合辑 team has been assessed by Ofsted as Good with a Strong Contribution to identifying and meeting local, regional and national skills needs.听
鈥淭his is testament to the work of our dedicated staff who work so hard, day in and day out, to serve our communities through our college campuses in Berkshire, Oxfordshire and Surrey and nationally through apprenticeships, including our Cycle Academies and the Activate Business School, and our online provision.听
鈥淚t also reflects so well on the terrific students we have across our colleges, our apprentices and our online students, who are working hard to develop themselves for the future in line with our Learning Philosophy.鈥�听
Since its last inspection in December 2017, 3P合辑 merged with Bracknell and Wokingham College in Berkshire and the Guildford College Group in Surrey, including Guildford College, Merrist Wood College and Farnham College.听
Gary added: 鈥淭his was a very large inspection involving eight different locations in three counties. We are highly focussed on providing a consistently high quality and relevant education provision to all of the communities we serve while also working collaboratively with civic, business, community and education organisations.听听听
鈥淲e were so pleased that this was recognised by the Ofsted team as it represents an immense effort by so many people.听
鈥淭hrough our Learning Philosophy, we are determined to build on our recent assessment so that the quality and relevance of our education provision is Outstanding.鈥澨�听
Sue Sturgeon, Chair of Governors at 3P合辑, said: 鈥淭his is a great result for 3P合辑 and shows how we are consistently offering a high standard of education to the communities we serve.鈥�听
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