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Lifeworks College Ofsted

On this page you will be able to download our 2024 report from Ofsted.

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The lifeworks college 2024 Ofsted report highlights

Overall Effectiveness: Good
Quality of Education: Good
Behaviour and Attitudes: Outstanding
Personal Development: Outstanding
Leadership and Management: Good
Provision for Learners with High Needs: Good

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Positive Relationships & Independence

Students learn in welcoming, nurturing environments where staff foster very positive relationships and thoroughly understand individual needs. Tutors and job coaches offer personalised support, enabling students to achieve their goals and confidently demonstrate professional behaviours expected in the workplace. Students develop independence, regularly engaging in conversations with staff and visitors, showcasing their motivation and ambition for future employment.

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Personal Development & Engagement

Students participate enthusiastically in a variety of thoughtfully designed activities that expand their interests and talents, effectively linking these experiences back to their curriculum. Through activities like electing student council representatives and visiting the Houses of Parliament, students understand important concepts such as democracy and community engagement.

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Careers & Future Employment

The college provides robust, impartial careers advice and guidance. Tutors and job coaches collaborate closely with career specialists, families, and local employers, ensuring students are well-informed about their future employment options. Supported internships and tailored courses enable students to apply essential workplace communication and practical skills, preparing them effectively for sustainable employment.

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High-Quality Education & Curriculum

Leaders have significantly improved the curriculum, ensuring it meets students’ individual needs and effectively prepares them for independent living and employment. Tutors deliver targeted teaching strategies, enabling students to rapidly build on prior knowledge and skills. Students value the structured learning and clearly benefit from targeted, supportive feedback from tutors.

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Safeguarding & Online Safety

Safeguarding procedures remain highly effective. Students feel secure both at college and during their independent travel to work placements. They understand online safety clearly, supported by helpful strategies such as ‘stop-block-report’ for addressing inappropriate online content. Staff ensure a consistently safe and supportive environment across all learning activities.

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Lifeworks College 2024 Ofsted Report

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    what our students have to say

  • I knew I wanted to be a chef since my late teens and Lifeworks helped me a lot to get there
  • My teachers were a great help, very supportive
  • Built up great experience to put on my CV
  • Gives you good independent living
  • The focus was always on my 'ability', not my disability
  • I did a work placement at a hairdressers in Plymouth whilst studying
  • Lifeworks taught me that people are capable of so much
  • My hope for the future is to be happy and be good at my job
  • Unmissable for people with learning struggles like myself
  • They fed my beliefs and helped me believe in myself
  • Friendly with a really nice vibe
  • A big lift for my confidence and skills.
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