Lifeworks College Ofsted

Students are proud to be part of the college community and they make friends easily. Staff place students in well-planned work placements that match their aspirations and encourage their independence. Students learn to improve their physical and mental well-being because staff focus well on their personal development.

Students receive high-quality, impartial, individualised careers advice and guidance from a qualified careers adviser. The adviser liaises closely with staff and students to identify appropriate work placements. These work placements reflect students’ interests and their long-term outcomes in EHC plans. As a result, students improve their self-confidence, social skills and ability to work more independently.

Students receive high-quality pastoral support from staff who are quickly able to identify triggers and de-escalate situations that may cause emotional or behavioural barriers to learning. Students improve their behaviour over time and become less reliant on support.

Leaders have implemented appropriate and effective safeguarding policies and procedures. Designated safeguarding leads, staff and trustees have completed appropriate training. Students are safe at the centre, during work placements, personal development and during off-site activities. Staff conduct risk assessments at the college and employers ’premises to ensure that students work in safe environments. Employers understand the support they need to provide for students.