HARLOW College has been rated as “Good” by Ofsted.

The education watchdog came to the Velizy Avenue college on January 22nd.

The report makes the following observations:

Governors and leaders have a clear vision and high ambitions for learners and apprentices. As a result, learners and apprentices make good progress and are successful in gaining employment within their chosen careers.

Managers of curriculum areas adeptly identify the strengths and weaknesses and take swift actions to bring about improvements.

Employers play an essential part in the design of programmes that learners and apprentices study. As a result, learners and apprentices gain the skills, knowledge and behaviours required by employers.

Learners and apprentices benefit from highly effective careers advice and guidance and substantial contact with employers. This prepares them well for work.

Teachers use their up-to-date expertise very well to ensure that learners make strong progress towards their chosen careers.

Teachers use digital learning extensively to reinforce and extend learning. This enables learners to make more rapid progress and become more independent.

The full report can be read below

https://files.api.ofsted.gov.uk/v1/file/50060852