Havant and South Downs College

Overview

Havant and South Downs College is judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ provision for adult learning programmes. The report describes a ‘positive and purposeful learning environment’ where learners feel well supported and part of a ‘caring college community’. Leaders demonstrate a ‘clear and ambitious vision’ to raise aspirations, collaborating effectively with stakeholders to meet local skills needs.

Strengths

• Adult learners achieve ‘exceptionally well’ due to ‘interesting and challenging lessons’ closely aligned to their needs.
• Teachers ‘plan learning logically’ so learners build knowledge securely, using real-life scenarios to make activity relevant.
• The college makes a ‘strong contribution to meeting skills needs’ through effective engagement with employers and local partners.
• Learners with high needs benefit from ‘effective support’ and specialist resources, including assistive technology.
• Staff receive valuable professional development, contributing to ‘engaging lessons’ that help learners make good progress.

Areas to improve

• Ensure all apprentices achieve their qualifications successfully and in a timely manner, addressing early departure rates.
• Make sure all learners participate in additional activities, as not all are currently aware of offers like the ‘Be Extraordinary’ initiative.
• Ensure teachers of learners with high needs track progress effectively to provide consistently challenging targets.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with learners feeling safe and knowing who to speak to if they have concerns.