Hull College

Overview

Hull College is a large further education provider judged as ‘Good’ overall, with ‘Outstanding’ personal development and adult learning programmes. The report highlights a strong culture of inclusivity, high-quality teaching for most learners, and effective leadership that has driven rapid improvements following a period of instability.

Strengths

• ‘High-quality teaching and training’ benefits most learners, with teachers using ‘effective teaching strategies’ to extend knowledge.
• Adult learning programmes are ‘Outstanding’, with teachers planning ‘highly effective lessons’ that motivate learners and build confidence.
• The college fosters a ‘highly inclusive environment’ where a diverse community ‘learns well together’ and celebrates diversity.
• Leaders have developed ‘highly positive relationships’ with employers, ensuring the curriculum aligns closely with regional skills needs.
• Learners benefit from extensive opportunities to develop confidence, explore new interests, and understand their role as ‘responsible, respectful and active citizens’.

Areas to improve

• Ensure that ‘all safeguarding concerns are recorded in a timely manner’.
• ‘Improve further the attendance’ of learners on education programmes for young people, particularly in GCSE English and mathematics.
• Continue to increase the proportion of young people, learners with high needs, and apprentices who ‘achieve their qualifications’.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are ‘effective’, with leaders keeping sufficient records to monitor support, although they do not yet ensure all concerns are recorded promptly.