New College Pontefract

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 16 May 2023

Students demonstrate exemplary behaviour in lessons and around the college. They have highly positive attitudes to their studies, and they complete tasks conscientiously and to the best of their abilities. Almost all students have high attendance, and on the rare occasions when students' attendance falls below expectations, staff take action to support students to catch up swiftly. Students benefit from a very supportive culture at the college. They develop very positive relationships with teachers and staff in a supportive role. Staff help students to understand how to learn and study productively. Students are very keen to improve the quality of their work and the grades that they achieve, and they develop useful independent study skills. Students are positive about attending extra classes, where they value the support they are given to improve. Students make good use of their independent study periods. They use an online system well to track their own progress, communicate with staff and receive comments on how to improve their work. Students gather in the social areas and open learning spaces, which provide a welcoming and safe environment for them to socialise and study independently. Students feel safe at the college. They recognise the college as being an inclusive and diverse community, where they feel comfortable. Students are proud to be part of the college's community. They understand how to report any safeguarding concerns, and they feel confident that staff will take appropriate and swift action should any issues arise.

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