City of Portsmouth College, Portsmouth

What is it like to be a learner with this provider?

Students and apprentices benefit from studying in a calm and welcoming environment across all four campuses. They feel their teachers and the support staff team are caring and respond to their needs positively. Students and apprentices respond well to the clear expectations from the staff team. Most students attend well and are punctual to their lessons. Most students and apprentices exhibit positive behaviours and are respectful and courteous to each other.

Students and apprentices gain in confidence quickly. They are encouraged to develop a range of skills which help them to be successful in their studies and are relevant for their next steps. For example, animal care students understand the importance of developing their communication skills so that they can communicate clearly and empathetically with animal owners. Sports students can confidently explain why professional behaviours are required to be a successful coach. They understand the importance of being positive and motivational to encourage the individual whom they are coaching.

What does the provider do well and what does it need to do better?

Leaders and managers have a clear and determined focus to be an inspirational and inclusive place for staff to work and students to study. They have worked diligently to establish the college as a trusted partner with local stakeholders. Leaders and managers have developed appropriate and relevant curriculums to meet skills shortages locally, regionally and nationally. They are acutely aware of the needs of the community they serve and provide opportunities for local people with a wide range of starting points and interests. For instance, they provide a broad curriculum offer for local adults to help them gain the confidence and skills they need to improve their life chances. They have recently expanded their provision for unaccompanied asylum seeker children, who benefit from a highly relevant curriculum, which helps them to flourish at college.

Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Personal development, Leadership & management.

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