Reaseheath College

Highlights from Latest Inspection

Short inspection of Reaseheath College

Inspection dates: 4–5 December 2019 Outcome Reaseheath College continues to be a good provider. Information about this provider Reaseheath College is a specialist land-based provider located about six miles from the town of Crewe.

It offers full- and part-time courses from entry level to degree level and apprenticeships in all land-based subjects and in sport, business, motor vehicle and construction. It offers specialist provision in food processing and agricultural engineering, developed in conjunction with industry partners. The college offers courses for students aged 16 to 18, adult learners, apprentices and for students with high needs.

About 1900 students aged ...16 to 18, 360 adult students, 550 apprentices and 130 students with high needs study at the college. What is it like to be a learner with this provider? Students and apprentices develop very good practical skills as they learn in very high-quality practical facilitiesThey are taught by ambitious and enthusiastic teachers and instructors who have extensive experience of their industries and subjects. Students and apprentices enjoy their time at college.

They value the support they receive from teachers, assessors and technicians highly. Several comment that they think their time at college has been 'a great experience for what industry will be like' and 'the staff are amazing'Students with high needs overcome often complex challenges to become more independent due to the support they receive from staff at college. They improve their social and communication skills and make friends as a result of the inclusive, friendly and welcoming environment staff have created at college.