The following areas for improvement were identified and discussed with the senior managers:
- There are several subject areas where learner retention and success rates are low and require improvement
- Teaching staff are overly reliant on prompting from curriculum and quality leaders (CQLs) regarding learner personal learning support plans (PLSP) information. In a few cases this has resulted in staff being unaware of individual learner needs and therefore not able to make the necessary adjustments.
- Arrangements for the systematic review of learning and teaching are not sufficiently consistent. It is unclear how the college wide development of learning and teaching is progressing.
- College managers and the SA have been unable to recruit and retain an appropriate number of sabbatical officers. This has impacted on opportunities for social activities, campaigns, and the sharing of responsibilities across a wider group of officers.
- Learner participation in the Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey is very low, at 26.9% for FE and 18.9% for HE.
- Most learners are not aware of the role and purpose of the SA
Main points for action
- The college should continue to address low rates of learner attainment in part-time FE and full-time HE provision.
- Senior managers should ensure the plans for the improved support for the Students Association are delivered and monitored.
The following areas for improvement were identified by the team and discussed with senior managers:
- Despite the high number of class representatives in place across the college, not all have undertaken training or are active in their role. Most learners have little knowledge about the role and impact of the Students Association (SA).
- Staff and learners feel increasingly frustrated by the complex range of learning technologies and communication platforms in use across the college.
- Almost all teaching staff were not sufficiently aware of how the improvements in IT infrasructure [sic] were being implemented or monitored, and were not clear about how their views were being taken into account.
- The overall rate of learner success rate for full-time HE programmes is below the sector average.
The following main point for action was identified:
- Senior managers should reflect on the introduction of digital initiatives and ensure staff and learner feedback is fully considered as new systems are implemented.
Areas for Development
- Further interventions are to be designed and implemented, with a view to improving the success and progression rates for care-experienced students.
- A more cohesive, college wide approach, aligning and developing current initiatives, is required, to support good mental health.
- There is more scope to work with the Student Association to promote and celebrate our inclusive culture across all curriculum areas and campuses.
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