Woking College

What Ofsted said

From the inspection on 4 October 2022

All students are highly positive about their learning. Staff motivate them extremely well which ensures most students develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours they need to be ready for their next steps. The vast majority of A-level students make excellent progress and many earn places at highly competitive universities. Adult learners quickly develop new skills which help them at work and in their personal lives. Students rightly speak highly of the excellent support they receive from subject and pastoral staff which helps them to stay on track and in most cases to make rapid progress. Students behave and attend well. Leaders, managers and college staff model exemplary professional behaviours and ways of working. As a result, students are courteous and highly respectful of one another and staff. Students feel safe when in the college and at the Maybury Community Centre. They know how to report concerns should they have them. They appreciate the welcoming, safe and supportive environment that leaders, managers and staff create. Staff and students do not tolerate bullying, harassment and abuse and, as a result, instances of these are very rare. Students thrive in the inclusive, respectful and very positive environment in which they learn. Students enjoy learning about the different cultures at the college and build very positive relationships with peers. Students in the LGBTQ+ community settle into college quickly, feel comfortable being themselves and speak enthusiastically about the positive culture staff and students create. Students' and adults' understanding and embodiment of British values are exemplary. Students from disadvantaged backgrounds and those with special educational needs and/or disabilities rightly feel highly supported by staff. Parents of students with high needs speak very positively about the support that their children receive which enables them to flourish while at college. Children looked after and young carers are monitored very well by knowledgeable staff who work very effectively with external agencies to provide bespoke care and support so that they achieve well.

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