London South East Colleges, Bromley

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

Learners, including those with high needs, and apprentices learn in a welcoming and inclusive environment where they feel valued and respected by others. Learners and apprentices work well with others from different backgrounds and cultures to their own, which prepares them well for life and work.

Adult learners develop their confidence and feel comfortable to share ideas and be involved in class discussions without fear of failure. Teachers know their learners well. They quickly recognise when learners need support and provide it effectively, for example clarifying technical terms, so that learners can complete tasks successfully. Overall, the proportion of adult learners who achieve their qualifications is high, although in a few areas, including distance learning courses, access to higher education and plumbing, it is too low. Leaders have taken positive steps to improve the quality of teaching in these areas.

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

Leaders use their partnerships with employers and their communities effectively to develop curriculums that are relevant to the needs of the local and national economy. Leaders and managers offer a wide range of vocational courses and apprenticeships to help learners and apprentices develop the knowledge and skills they need for their next steps. Learners on the digital T level gain valuable new skills and knowledge that prepare them well for careers in software development and engineering.

In most subjects, teachers plan and structure the curriculum in a way that allows learners to build their knowledge progressively. Learners remember and apply correctly relevant knowledge which they learned earlier on their courses. For example, level 2 business learners use what they have learned about factors that affect businesses to assess the impact of locality in business decision-making. They later recall and build on this knowledge when they apply these same factors to cashflow and finance.

Quality of education, Personal development, Leadership & management.

Behaviour & attitudes (Requires Improvement).

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