EMLP Sept 2025 - What we inspect - Activity ready by

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2.2 - The effectiveness of learner support, advice and guidance to help learners develop as individuals and overcome any disadvantage they may face

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2.3 - The effectiveness of safeguarding practices and the safeguarding culture

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Many staff engage with a variety of professional development programmes to update their skills and their subject knowledge

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As a result of the positive college ethos, nearly all staff have a strong understanding of safeguarding processes and procedures

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Learners are provided with a variety of helpful wellbeing support services including counselling, mentoring and workshops

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The ALN team work effectively to meet the needs of learners with ALN

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Nearly all staff are clear what they need to do if they have concerns regarding safeguarding.

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Staff have high expectations of themselves and learners and enjoy working at the college

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Through their self-assessment, the college has identified its key quality improvement priorities that inform its continuous improvement plan.

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Strategic priorities appropriately inform the college’s operational plan

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Many teachers use a range of questioning techniques well to challenge learners’ understanding and to reinforce previous learning

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Many teachers plan, or build on naturally arising opportunities, to develop skills such as digital literacy, problem solving and creativity.

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Most learners are enthusiastic about their learning and proud of their work. Most engage well in learning activities and can sustain focus throughout their lessons

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In GCSE mathematics lessons, around half of learners struggle to recall basic mathematical and numeracy principles.

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The college provides a wide range of courses that meet the needs of local communities and address regional priorities well.

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Senior leaders have developed a clear vision that informs the college’s strategic priorities well.

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The college collects a wide range of data to support its self-evaluation and quality improvement planning

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Nearly all learners show respect to each other. They are courteous and considerate.

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3.4 - Workforce development and professional learning

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Many learners feel that the college listens to their views and takes good account of them. As a result 'wellbeing gardens' have been introduced as a pilot on two campuses

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In vocational areas, nearly all learners develop valuable practical skills and a few exhibit higher level practical ability

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Teachers’ verbal feedback gives most learners confidence and aspirations to progress

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2.1 - The impact on learners’ well-being and personal development

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1.3 - The quality of learning experiences, teaching and assessment

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1.2 - Learners’ attitudes to learning

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1.1 - The standards of learners’ knowledge, understanding and skills, including their Welsh language skills

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3.3 - Provision planning and oversight

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3.2 - Self-evaluation and improvement

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3.1 - Strategic direction and operational management