Melton Vale Sixth Form College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 21 March 2023

Students are proud to study at MV16. They rightly value the calm and purposeful atmosphere at the college and enjoy the freedoms that the sixth-form experience offers. They feel, and are, safe. Students enjoy their subjects. They are motivated to achieve well, and many aspire to study further. They are conscientious in lessons, where they attend well and on time, and they apply themselves effectively to the challenges teachers set for them. Students' attitudes towards their learning are exceptional. They demonstrate high levels of commitment to developing their skills and knowledge. Students take ownership of their learning by completing a range of independent activities outside of the classroom. This helps them develop their knowledge and understanding beyond the requirements of their course. Students appreciate how effectively staff oversee and support their well-being. They rightly appreciate the high-quality well-being spaces and learning environments created by staff. As a result, students, including those with additional learning needs, develop high levels of confidence and resilience. Students feel, and inspectors agree, that their opinions are listened to. They rightly value a range of student voice opportunities. For example, weekly polls help prioritise what students want to learn in personal development sessions.

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