2015, Nova has established study programme provision in centres in the East of England, assimilating learners from four training providers who lost their contracts with the funding agencies. The following features contributed to the provider’s overall effectiveness judgement of outstanding. Tailored work experience prepares learners very well for their employment and future careers. Apprentices develop high-quality trade skills: they become valuable employees swiftly. Learners with high needs make outstanding progress towards their goals of independence and gain employment with supportive employers after a period of carefully planned internship. Learners develop a sound understanding of how to keep themselves safe in the workplace and online, diversity in society and fundamental British values, helping them become more responsible citizens and mature individuals. Learners fully recognise the importance of English and mathematics in their future careers and higher studies and develop good and often outstanding skills in these subjects. Derwen College, Oswestry, Shropshire () Inspected 20 April 2016: outstanding, previously good. Derwen College is an independent specialist, residential college for young people who have disabilities and/or learning difficulties. This provider remained outstanding from its previous inspection in 2012. Governors, the chief executive and senior managers have established a culture of very high expectations for all students. Staff reinforce very high standards across the college, at work and in the residences. Students greatly enjoy their learning, their work experience and the social aspects of college life. Almost all make excellent progress in the development of their personal and vocational skills, and are very well prepared for life in modern Britain. Managers have developed very close links with employers, particularly in retail and hospitality. champions’ work closely with college staff ‘Industry to enhance college vocational programmes. They ensure that staff and students are fully aware of the standards and skills required in the workplace and provide students with meaningful work-experience opportunities. The range of provision is excellent. Leaders and managers carefully monitor the progression of students and use this information well to improve and inform changes to curriculum design. Managers have made significant changes to vocational programmes, which enable students to develop the relevant skills required for all sectors, increasing their opportunities to progress to employment when leaving college.
2015, Nova has established study programme provision in centres in the East of England, assimilating learners from four training providers who lost their contracts with the funding agencies. The following features contributed to the provider’s overall effectiveness judgement of outstanding. Tailored work experience prepares learners very well for their employment and future careers. Apprentices develop high-quality trade skills: they become valuable employees swiftly. Learners with high needs make outstanding progress towards their goals of independence and gain employment with supportive employers after a period of carefully planned internship. Learners develop a sound understanding of how to keep themselves safe in the workplace and online, diversity in society and fundamental British values, helping them become more responsible citizens and mature individuals. Learners fully recognise the importance of English and mathematics in their future careers and higher studies and develop good and often outstanding skills in these subjects. Derwen College, Oswestry, Shropshire () Inspected 20 April 2016: outstanding, previously good. Derwen College is an independent specialist, residential college for young people who have disabilities and/or learning difficulties. This provider remained outstanding from its previous inspection in 2012. Governors, the chief executive and senior managers have established a culture of very high expectations for all students. Staff reinforce very high standards across the college, at work and in the residences. Students greatly enjoy their learning, their work experience and the social aspects of college life. Almost all make excellent progress in the development of their personal and vocational skills, and are very well prepared for life in modern Britain. Managers have developed very close links with employers, particularly in retail and hospitality. ‘Industry champions’ work closely with college staff to enhance college vocational programmes. They ensure that staff and students are fully aware of the standards and skills required in the workplace and provide students with meaningful work-experience opportunities. The range of provision is excellent. Leaders and managers carefully monitor the progression of students and use this information well to improve and inform changes to curriculum design. Managers have made significant changes to vocational programmes, which enable students to develop the relevant skills required for all sectors, increasing their opportunities to progress to employment when leaving college.
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