The Education Training Collective

Overview

The Education Training Collective is a group of five providers in the Tees Valley, delivering further education, adult learning, and apprenticeships. The inspection found that learners and apprentices "flourish across all parts of the group" within a "highly inclusive, supportive and welcoming culture." The report highlights exceptional teaching, industry-aligned curricula, and strong leadership that effectively meets regional skills needs.

Strengths

• Learners benefit from "state-of-the-art facilities" and resources that "reflect those currently used in industry," preparing them well for employment.
• Teachers "plan teaching exceptionally well," using "highly effective teaching strategies" and skilful questioning to deepen knowledge.
• The provider makes a "strong contribution to meeting skills needs" through close partnerships with employers and stakeholders.
• Learners with high needs make "expected or better progress" and develop independence through a tailored "preparing for adulthood" curriculum.
• Governance is "exceptionally strong," with governors providing "rigorous scrutiny" and clear oversight of quality and improvements.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective, with the group recognised as an FE College of Sanctuary providing a "welcoming and safe environment for everyone."