The published report flows through the aspects of inspection with high levels of positivity, demonstrating strengths and connectivity across the business and the different sectors we operate in. Here are just a few of our favourite comments from the report:
– Apprentices and learners are motivated to learn and achieve.
– Tutors make sure apprentices and learners develop substantial new knowledge by challenging them to go beyond the minimum requirements of the course.
– Tutors have high expectations of learners and apprentices. They plan and teach their subjects consistently well.
– Leaders and managers have created a programme of courses that meets the needs of adult learners and apprentices very well.
– They work effectively with local partners and employers to design courses that support the needs of the community where learners and apprentices live.
– Leaders care about and value their staff.
We’re delighted that Inspectors were able to identify so many strengths and seeing the narrative about how our team feel about working at LPU has had an additional positive impact on the Executive team and Senior Leadership team. We appreciate what you do and are delighted to hear that you appreciate the measures we’ve implemented, feel positive about your jobs and enjoy working at the LPU.
Another area that we are exceptionally proud of is our wrap-around learner support services. We’ve worked hard to provide a range of options to meet the diverse needs of individuals. We identified some links between safeguarding, learning support and those with ESOL barriers, which has enabled us to respond at pace. Ofsted said:
“Staff support learners and apprentices well, including those who need extra help to achieve. Learners and apprentices have frequent opportunities to discuss with their tutors any concerns that may impact on their ability to achieve their qualification. This includes providing additional learning support, referring individuals for external specialist support, or providing helpful strategies to in the workplace use for those who may experience anxiety.”
We want to thank all those involved in the support services including our amazing ESOL, Safeguarding and Learning Support teams, our Mental Health First Aiders and AKG Health. Additionally the Learner Engagement team and our Tutors deserve a mention, because they are on the front line and are very often the people making the referrals.
LPU would like to thank all the apprentices, learners and employers who were involved with our Ofsted inspection. We know that this is added pressure for you all, and in some cases takes additional time out of an already busy schedule; we are very grateful for your support during the inspection, it really did make a difference.
While we celebrate this remarkable achievement, we acknowledge that our journey towards apprenticeship excellence is ongoing. We remain steadfast in our commitment to continuous improvement, innovation, and meeting the evolving needs of apprentices and employers alike. With the unwavering support of our team, apprentices, and partners, we are confident that Learn Plus Us will continue to be a leading provider of quality apprenticeship training in the years to come.
