Ofsted/Matrix Statements

Ofsted Report

The Royal Forest of Dean College achieved good with outstanding features in the 2009 Ofsted report

“The college’s approach to education and social inclusion is outstanding.”

Our Key Strengths:

• Good teaching and learning

• Outstanding support and guidance for learners

• Good strategic leadership and management

• Highly effective partnership working

• A welcoming and inclusive environment

• Good responses and learners’ view

• Good contribution to community cohesion in the Forest of Dean

For the full report Ofsted report:  http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/oxedu_providers/full/(urn)/130684

Matrix

Matrix is the National quality standard for information and guidance. The Royal Forest of Dean College achieved matrix accreditation for information, Advice and Guidance and it is recognised that the college demonstrated a full commitment to excellence in every aspect of learner engagement and was able to clearly evidence, significant milestones in taking the college from being a run of the mill, traditional FE provider, to displaying itself as an innovative, disciplined, caring and forward-thinking establishment.