One Sixth Form College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 26 April 2022

Students feel valued at One College and say that they are treated respectfully by teachers and their peers. They appreciate the calm environment around the campus and feel privileged to have access to excellent learning spaces. Students identify One College as a very welcoming and friendly place to learn, where they grow in confidence and improve their self-esteem. Students believe that staff at the college help them to develop their independence. They enjoy the productive working atmosphere in lessons and in study areas. Many describe it as a relaxed, fun but professional environment. Students feel that there is a high level of mutual trust between staff and students. They feel confident to speak to staff about any concerns that they have and feel that staff strive to ensure that their learning experience is a positive one. Students report that they learn in a safe environment. They know who to contact should they require support and say that staff genuinely care about their welfare. Students feel that teachers support them very well within their lessons. They enjoy learning and believe that they are on the right programme to help them to move on to further education, training or employment. Students say that teachers help them to build on their existing knowledge and improve their understanding of their subjects. Students feel that they have useful guidance to move on to their next steps. Most students recommend the college as a positive place to learn.

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