Hereward College of Further Education

Overview

Hereward College is a general further education college in Coventry, specialising in provision for learners with high needs and adult health and social care courses. The report states that the overall effectiveness is ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ behaviour and attitudes and provision for learners with high needs. Leaders demonstrate a ‘clear strategic vision’ focused on supporting learners towards ‘meaningful and sustainable employment’ and independent living.

Strengths

• Learners with high needs develop ‘high levels of confidence’ and actively support peers, such as those with visual impairments assisting others with braille.
• The college makes a ‘strong contribution to meeting skills needs’ through close partnerships with employers and tailored curricula.
• A ‘comprehensive wrap-around team’, including clinical specialists, ensures learners can fully participate in college life and achieve their goals.
• Teachers use effective strategies, such as ‘learn, do, repeat and extend’, to help learners commit knowledge to long-term memory.
• Supported internship learners become ‘valued employees’ and often progress to permanent roles with employers.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure adult learners are supported to develop knowledge and skills ‘beyond that of the basic qualification content’.
• Teachers should create opportunities for adult learners to revisit and secure their understanding of fundamental British values throughout their course.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with robust policies and close collaboration with external agencies ensuring learners feel safe and receive necessary support.