TEACHER training at Bradford College has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating after a recent Ofsted inspection - the second highest possible grading.
The latest report awarded all areas of Primary, Secondary, and Further Education & Skills teacher training as ‘Good’, including quality, leadership, and management.
An Ofsted inspection team of 10 conducted the rigorous assessment of the Margaret McMillan School of Education at Bradford College over four days. Inspectors spoke to a total of 101 trainees and staff in 27 different schools.
The report states that trainees are well prepared for the day-to-day realities of the classroom. Students learn how to manage behaviours and meet the wider needs of pupils with special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) and who speak English as an additional language.
Inspectors also commended how staff consider the needs of disadvantaged trainees and recruit from a local area to meet the demand for teachers in Bradford.
Sarah Applewhite, Bradford College Vice Principal for Quality, Teaching & Learning, said: “We’re thrilled that this latest Ofsted inspection recognises our staff’s commitment to the best student outcomes and our position as one of the leading teacher training providers in the region.
“Staff at Bradford College work tirelessly to transform lives, and this report confirms that we are significantly improving outcomes for our students, schools and education providers, and the local community.”
Katya Kitchingman, Education Lead for Post-Secondary Education and Training at Bradford College, added: “We’re extremely pleased with the outcome and the very positive feedback that noted our ambitious approaches, underpinned by the Department for Education’s core content framework.
“The whole team would like to pass on thanks to our trainee teachers, our partnership schools, mentors, further and higher education colleagues, managers, quality colleagues and support staff during the recent visit – meeting inspectors, supervising trainee visits, and holding additional dialogues.”
The Ofsted inspection result is welcome news given regional teacher shortages. Staff at Bradford College currently supervise 345 trainees and apprentices across all phases of teacher training, some as far as Newcastle and Brighton.
* Find out more about teaching and education training programmes at bradfordcollege.ac.uk
FINAL arrangements for The Bradford School of Art Fashion Show 2023 are underway as Bradford College prepares to open its doors to the public on June 16.
Held at the Lister Building at Bradford College, the annual Fashion Show is an inspiring opportunity to join creative and motivated students in a celebration of achievement.
This event is the culmination of months of hard work and will feature a wide range of exhibitions, performances, and a spectacular fashion show of student garments and collections.
The Bradford School of Art at Bradford College has an established reputation in Fashion.
Courses cover all levels up to a BA (Hons) degree in Fashion, alongside courses in Pattern Cutting and Sewing to Fashion Design and Business.
This Fashion Show event has something for everyone.
Book tickets for the 1pm, 6.30 pm, or 8pm slots via the Bradford College events webpage, at www.bradfordcollege.ac.uk
BRADFORD City Football Stadium is set to host a special Bradford College Apprenticeship Recruitment Fair on Friday June 30.
Attendees at the event, from 12noon to 5pm, can speak to local employers recruiting for apprenticeship vacancies, including Jet2, JCT 600, Bradford Teaching Hospitals NHS Trust, Bradford Council, and Gough & Kelly.
The Bradford College Business Development team and their assessors will speak about qualifications on offer, including apprenticeships in construction, dental nursing, early years, engineering, hairdressing and barbering, healthcare, motor vehicle, pharmacy, plumbing and electrical and professional services.
Businesses can also find out about employing apprentices or apprenticeship funding.
To book a free ticket for the even go to bradfordcollege.ac.uk or email apprenticeships@bradfordcollege.ac.uk
TWELVE Bradford College Business students used their recent knowledge in a real-life situation when they “took over” the Sandale Community Trust in Buttershaw. The Level 3 Business students used academic learning and skills acquired over the last two years of study to manage operations at the community-based voluntary charity.
The process began with business-style interviews, ahead of a takeover that saw learners shadow key staff for three days before running the charity for a further three days. Skills developed from the course were applied to various roles, including managing the community shop, looking after finances, even acting as the boss.
Sandale Community Trust CEO Andy Walsh said: “It’s been a fantastic opportunity for the students and us. It’s the first one we've done, I’d be happy to run them again as it’s been a great success."
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