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2017 Full Inspection Report

What does the provider need to do to improve further?

• To further raise attainment and to narrow any achievement gaps between different departments and subjects, further implement leaders’ and managers’ agreed strategies for improvement.
• Continue to develop and encourage the sharing of strong practice by teachers, to maximise opportunities for the further improvement of teaching, learning and assessment.
• To further enhance students’ learning, continue teachers’ development in the use of innovative learning technologies, including the best use of the planned expansion of ‘blended learning’.

2014 Full Inspection Report

What does the provider need to do to improve further?

• Develop the broader employability skills of students as part of their study programme. Ensure that all students who would benefit from completing a work experience placement are supported to arrange a placement and develop their employability skills.
• Further develop the initial advice and guidance, initial assessment and short term target setting for students and monitor these to ensure that all students make the full progress of which they are capable.
• Further develop the use of information and learning technology (ILT) to illuminate lessons, support independence and further develop learning.
• Further improve the quality of teaching, learning and assessment by sharing more widely the good practice that already exists in the academy.
• Further develop self-assessment and quality improvement processes to ensure that self-assessment is inclusive, self-critical and brings about sustained improvement in student outcomes and progress.