ITS WORK with employers and other key stakeholders to ensure its curriculum meets the skills needs of the Northamptonshire, regional and national economy is a key component of Northampton College’s “culture of excellence”, Ofsted inspectors have said.
The college, ranked the fifth best-performing in the country in the most recent National Achievement Rate Tables, underwent a four-day visit by Ofsted inspectors last month.
Awarding a “Good” rating, the inspectors praised the college for its “welcoming, calm and supportive environment”. They also highlighted Northampton College’s continued drive to equip students with the skills they need to progress in their learning and future careers.
“Our students are at the heart of everything we do,” said college principal Jason Lancaster. “We are proud to be the leading college in the region and we are looking forward to continuing to supply the workforce of the future to leading employers in Northamptonshire and beyond.
“We are fortunate to work in a college with a highly positive culture that is built on care for students and a collaborative learning environment.”
The report highlighted specialised new courses created by the college to meet the skills needs in Northamptonshire, including full-time logistics courses in Daventry, footwear apprenticeships and the launch of a green technologies centre.
Anne-Marie Kilday, Northampton College’s chair of governors, said: “The challenges for our students are huge but we are providing them with the tools they need to secure a bright future while working closely with local employers to help shape the curriculum and ensure we meet the local skills agenda.
“To achieve such good results consistently across all measures and all provisions is remarkable and is testimony to the hard work and professionalism of all the staff.”
Jason added: “A rating of ‘good’ rounds off a successful year for Northampton College and it is pleasing to see that the hard work of both staff and students has paid off.”
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