The London Screen Academy

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 23 May 2023

Students are inspired to pursue a career in the film and television industry because they have access to an outstanding range of opportunities to work with successful industry partners. For example, they attend weekly, high-quality masterclasses with international film directors and other professionals. Students receive highly effective mentoring support from a wide variety of industry professionals, and they also benefit from work experience opportunities within the creative industries, including on set and in post-production. Here, they learn key professional skills, such as etiquette on set. Consequently, students are exceptionally well prepared for a career in this industry and are ambitious to succeed. Students flourish in the exceptionally inclusive academy community. They celebrate one another's differences and enjoy being themselves. Equality groups, such as the pride group, run events and film screenings to raise students' awareness of equality issues. Consequently, students actively embrace diversity. This is evident through the work that they produce. For example, on the level 4 film production course, students produce films that focus on the themes of same-sex relationships and gender transition. Students have an exceptional understanding of how British values apply in the film and television industry. For example, they understand the laws and regulations that relate to filming and follow these when producing content. Students feel safe because they trust that staff will do whatever they can to help them if they have any problems. For example, staff refer them to talking or art therapy. As such, they receive specialist help to meet their mental health needs. Students enjoy producing work using up-to-date, industry-standard resources. For example, students complete high-quality projects using the professional television and sound studio, which closely replicates what they will be expected to do in industry.

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