A Nottinghamshire college has received an 'Outstanding' rating after a recent inspection by Ofsted. Inspectors attended Portland College, near Mansfield, across three days in January 2023 to complete an inspection.
The college is a charity that helps people with disabilities with positive futures through education, care and employability support. It also provides a residential provision for people who live further away, and offers a range of vocational programmes for people aged 18-25 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan.
The college was graded 'Outstanding' in its quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, and its leadership and management. It was also graded 'Outstanding' in its provision for learners with high needs.
The report states: "From the moment learners arrive on the expansive college grounds, they are greeted by kind and caring staff who welcome them each day. Learners benefit from a highly personalised and ambitious curriculum and make excellent progress to achieve their learning goals.
“There is an unwavering commitment demonstrated by staff to promote and facilitate learners’ personal development. The majority of learners move on to meaningful destinations after college such as adult day services, supported living, employment or further study.”
Chairman of the college, Tim Richmond, stated: "It is an enormous privilege to be involved as Chair of Governors at Portland College, which, due to the positivity and commitment of our learners, together with the professionalism and dedication of staff and volunteers, creates the special Portland ethos, and I’m delighted that their efforts have been recognised by the Ofsted inspectors in achieving Outstanding grades across the board.”
Dr Mark Dale, Principal and CEO added: “We are delighted that the hard work of our wonderful learners, amazing staff and dedicated volunteer governors has been recognised with the highest grade possible from Ofsted. We work really hard every day to ensure our learners have access to the best specialist education and facilities, supported by an excellent multi-disciplinary team to meet their individual needs.”
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