Inspectors visited the City of Wolverhampton Council run service last month and, in their report published this week, praised consistently high attendance across all courses. Students ‘enjoy their studies’, ‘learn in a calm and purposeful environment’, ‘develop their confidence and feel well supported by staff’.
Students who are looking for employment or higher skilled jobs receive ‘specialist high quality careers advice and guidance’, with a high proportion of students achieving their learning goals and being well prepared for their next steps.
Students benefit from Adult Education Wolverhampton’s links with employers or community groups. The service also provides ‘positive learning opportunities for families in local schools’.
Inspectors concluded that Wolverhampton Adult Education Service continues to be a good provider.
Anna Place, Deputy Head of Service said: “The service aims to continuously improve, and the inspectors recognised our strengthened quality assurance and improvement strategies that have supported high levels of achievement.”
Councillor Chris Burden, the council’s Cabinet Member for City Development, Jobs and Skills, said: “This is great news and I’m delighted that the inspectors have continued to recognise the enthusiasm, dedication and expertise that our teachers and the wider service brings to adult students across the city each and every day.
“Providing good quality education and training for all our residents to learn and grow, increasing their employability and wellbeing, whatever their age or situation, is a key commitment in Our City: Our Plan, and I’m pleased that Adult Education Wolverhampton is continuing to help us deliver on that pledge.
“A recent survey found that 99% of students would recommend Adult Education Wolverhampton to their friends and family, and I would urge residents to take full advantage of the opportunities available.”
To find out more about courses available through Adult Education Wolverhampton, please visit Adult Education Wolverhampton, call 01902 558180 or attend the next open day taking place on Saturday 21 June.