MidKent College, Gillingham

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

Learners and apprentices value highly the welcoming, inclusive and friendly place to study that leaders and staff have created. They quickly adopt the respect and kindness that staff promote. Learners are polite, keen to learn and follow instructions well. They thrive while at college, where they enjoy their studies and make new friends.

Learners and apprentices behave extremely well throughout the college. In lessons, they are attentive, listening to each other and staff carefully. They work together well and show mutual respect. Learners and apprentices value the calm and orderly learning environments that staff create and that enable them to focus on their studies. Learners frequently support and encourage each other to complete learning activities and to participate in classroom discussions. For instance, level 2 health and social care learners discuss the risks from terrorism, helping each other to understand its relevance to current affairs. A-level learners at Maidstone encourage their less confident peers to participate in group tasks successfully. This contributes to learners quickly adopting professional workplace behaviours, such as teamwork and communication.

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

Leaders have a deep affinity for the communities they serve. They have developed ambitious, high-quality learning programmes that help learners and apprentices progress and achieve their aspirations. Leaders have a strong focus on providing inclusive learning programmes that enable those who often face barriers to learning and work to acquire new knowledge and skills and a fresh sense of confidence and purpose.

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

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