Ofsted Findings

Skills for Growth was Inspected by Ofsted in 2007.  Below are details of the results of this inspection.

Summary grades awarded

• Effectiveness of provision Good: Grade 2
• Capacity to improve Good: Grade 2
• Achievement and standards Good: Grade 2
• Quality of provision Good: Grade 2
• Leadership and management Good: Grade 2 

Key Strengths

• Outstanding partnership working
• Good overall success rates
• Good development of learners' skills
• Particularly effective support to motivate learners
• Very good resources and accommodation
• Good strategic management
• Good social inclusion

What students liked

• The caring and supportive staff
• 'Nice place, relaxed, and we're treated professionally'
• Learning theory before doing practical work
• Being assessed in the workplace
• The way that training increases confidence

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