The Highlights - Ofsted Inspection - February 2015

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Jim Brown Chair of the Corporation

Yana Williams Principal and Chief Executive

The last three years have seen significant change at Hugh Baird College. Greater focus by staff and managers on ensuring wedeliver for our learners, employers and community while dealing withsignificant cuts in funding, demonstrates the high levels of achievementand improvement we have made. I am delighted that the OfstedInspection Report acknowledges our improvements and, on behalf of theBoard of Governors, I would like to congratulate the hard working staff andmanagement team at the College. However, we can improve and we arealready acting on points raised in the Report. I can categorically state thatwe will continue to strive for excellence in all that we do and deliver firstclass education, skills and training to all our stakeholders.

Our latest Ofsted Inspection Report reflects our passion andcommitment to the development of the students who choose to cometo Hugh Baird College. It also supports the continuous improvementstrategies we have put in place as we strive to achieve ‘Outstanding’ status.Since we were last inspected, we have focused on raising teaching andlearning standards, improving GCSE maths and English and the work we dowith employers. These are all key areas that enable our learners to developthe skills they need to enter employment or progress to higher educationand, thanks to our recently launched Hugh Baird 14-16 College, this journeycan now start much earlier. As an organisation, we have long been knownas a college that cares about the wellbeing and safety of our student bodyand I am delighted that the Inspectors identified this as one of our majorstrengths.

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We were inspected by Ofsted from:2nd to 6th February 2015

Inspection Grades

Overall effectiveness: Good – 2

Quality for learners: Good – 2

Quality of teaching, learning and assessment: Good – 2

Effectiveness of leadership and management: Good – 2

Full report available at: www.hughbaird.ac.uk/ofsted


Outcomesfor learners

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“Over the past three years, the proportion of learners oncollege-based programmes achieving their qualificationsuccessfully has risen, and it is now high.”

“Learners often make very good progress on their courses.Based on their attainment before coming to the college,many exceed their expected progress. Learners’ work isoften good or better and most develop good skills,especially relating to their vocational studies.”

“Learners behave well in classes, in their subject areas andaround college. They take pride in studying at the collegeand feel very safe.”

“Teachers focus well on preparing learners foremployment.”

A* - C results for GCSE maths and GCSE English areoutstanding.

“Learners aged 14 to 16 gain good levels of confidence,and many take up their learning and career aspirationsagain in a positive way after troubled times at school.”

“Learners’ development of a wide range of skills in Englishand mathematics within their vocational subject is good.”

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What Ofsted said about us:


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“Good teaching and learning are prevalent for much of theprovision, leading to good outcomes for learners overall.”

“Enthusiastic teachers make good use of their extensiveoccupational experience to develop learners’ skills andprepare them well for future study and employment.”

“Teachers’ development of learners’ English andmathematics skills within most vocational learning is good.Learners understand the importance of acquiring goodskills to prepare them for the workplace.”

“Learners benefit from a number of good opportunities tolearn more widely about their subject.”

“Teachers place continual emphasis on the development oflearners’ broader employment skills, for example,leadership skills and working effectively within a team.Work-related tasks and activities are a key feature of muchpractical learning.”

“Highly effective additional help for learners with learningdifficulties and/or disabilities is quickly available. Learningassistants, who support learners with sensory or complexneeds, work productively with teachers to ensure theselearners make good progress.”

“The majority of learners benefit from well-plannedlearning delivered at a good pace.”

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The effectivenessof leadership &management

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“Governors, the Principal and senior managers providestrong leadership. They implemented skilfully a clearstrategy for improving teaching, learning and assessmentand for raising standards.”

“The proportion of learners and apprentices who go on toachieve their main qualification has risen and is high.”

“Excellent partnership working with a range of localemployers benefits learners across the Liverpool LocalEnterprise Partnership area. A comprehensive and well-resourced curriculum meets a very wide range of identifiedlocal and regional priorities.”

“The 14 to 16 curriculum meets statutory requirementswell, providing good opportunities for learners to moveonto a wide range of vocational and academic subjectchoices well aligned to regional and national priorities.”

“The safeguarding of all learners and apprentices isoutstanding. Governors and managers place the highestfocus and attention on the concept of the ‘safe learner’through thorough and well-thought-through safeguardingarrangements. ”

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What learners say

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Kyle Williams

Extended Diploma in Graphic Design – Level 3

Kyle is now studying at the University of the Arts London

Kyle said: Hugh Baird College was the placewhere I felt I was developing into what I wantedto become thanks to the amazing teachers there.I also received great support in class to help withmy dyslexia.

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Lizzy Maitland

Extended Diploma in Travel and the Visitor Economy – Level 3

Lizzy is now travelling the world with Monarch Airlines

Lizzy said: Hugh Baird College really helped merealise my dream. The facilities are great and thestaff really care about you. My teacherssupported me and gave me advice and tips when I was applying for my first role in theindustry.

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Louise McCole

Creative Hair and Media Make Up – Level 3

Louise is now a make up artist at Liverpool FC TV

Louise said: The course brought out my creativeside and staff made me push myself further. Igained so much self belief from the course andthis was all down to my teachers believing in me.They worked with me to secure a placement andthis resulted in a permanent position.

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Whatlearners say

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Vicky Parkes

Certificate in Occupational Studies – Military – Level 2

Vicky is currently serving in the armed forces

Vicky said: I really enjoyed my time at theCollege. I progressed from level to level and thiswas down to the encouragement of my tutorsand the other support the college provided. Thecollege also gave me good information on what Icould do after leaving college.

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Sean Reece

Diploma in Light Vehicle Maintenance & Repair – Level 2

Sean is currently on an Apprenticeship withJaguar Land Rover

Sean said: My tutors were excellent, veryknowledgeable and were always willing to help.They gave me advice on my application forJaguar Land Rover and the ‘hands on’ aspect ofmy course made sure I had the skills to hit theground running.

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Sean Sorrell

Diploma in Professional Cookery – Level 1

Sean is currently a sous chef at Ribble Valley Inns

Sean said: I enjoyed everything about college. Imade new friends, developed new skills and wasintroduced to some of the country’s top chefs.What the college has done for me is life changing.I will always be grateful to it.

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Whatemployers say

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I have worked with Hugh Baird College for more than two years now and what strikes me is the level ofcommitment and desire its staff have when it comes to ensuring the success of their learners. The studentsI’ve worked with are polite, respectful and really want to learn. These are qualities that their tutors havehelped to instil in them.

I have employed two students from the College and I have to say that they really did hit the ground running.Not just with their hand skills, but also, and more importantly, in their work ethic and attitude. As an employer,that’s what I look for first. Hugh Baird College is a college on the up and I am delighted to be a part of that journey.

Nigel HaworthMichelin-starred chef-proprietor of Northcote

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Whatemployers say

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We have worked with Hugh Baird College for a number of years, and the service we have received has beenexceptional on every occasion. Whenever we have a training need, we pick up the phone and call HughBaird College.

They are key partners to ensuring the continuous professional development of our staff. Regular meetings takeplace in their Business Development Centre and staff think innovatively about the training solutions they canprovide. These solutions are not always off the shelf and, on a number of occasions, the team at Hugh BairdCollege have developed bespoke training packages to meet our needs.

I was delighted to hear about their “Good” grading from Ofsted and would have no hesitation in recommendingtheir service to another employer.

Chris WelchHMRC Assistant Officer / Learning Rep

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