It was also rated ‘Outstanding’ for its Apprenticeship and Adult Learning Programmes.
You’re in Good hands!
Our inspection report, published on 2 April 2025, highlights the welcoming and inclusive culture across our colleges, and the high-quality teaching and learning provided to our students and apprentices by our knowledgeable staff, who support their students with empathy and understanding.
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We make a Strong impact on skills development
We received the highest possible grade of ‘Strong’ for our work in developing curriculum programme that aligns with skills needs and our exceptional understanding of the skills landscape of our region
- Learners and apprentices value the welcoming culture at the colleges that leaders and staff create
- Learners with high needs enjoy the college group’s inclusive culture
- [Learners] benefit from teachers who are knowledgeable and experience in their subjects and use their knowledge to effectively bring their subjects alive
- Staff demonstrate high levels of empathy and understand their learners and their individual needs
- Staff have a strong understanding of learners’ needs and provide tailored support. They make sure learners progress confidently towards their individual outcomes
- Apprentices enjoy high-quality training that helps them develop up-to-date knowledge and skills that prepare them well for careers in their chosen sector
- Apprentices perform exceptionally well at work. They achieve extremely well in their final assessments and often gain promotion as a result of their studies
- Adult learners benefit highly from excellent training that helps them to succeed and transforms their lives
- The education and training that adult learners receive has a profound impact on their personal and professional development
- Leaders have an exceptional understanding of the skills landscape for the regions they serve.
- Leaders are highly successful at aligning the curriculum with skills priorities in the region.
Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Status For Residential Provision
Chichester College Group has received a sixth consecutive ‘outstanding’ inspection grade for care standards in 2025, after a recent inspection of the residential provision at Chichester College by Ofsted.
In the post-inspection report, the college was given outstanding grades in every area and the support and care provision offered to students was among the areas to receive praise.
The inspectors praised the support for students’ wellbeing, describing it as a ‘particular strength of the provision’ and a ‘wide range of professionals ensure that they receive a bespoke, student-led response.’
The report particularly commended the importance placed on student voice, saying it is ‘integral to the day-to-day running of the college…There is an effective and influential student representative group specifically for residential students. Issues that are raised via delegated representatives are responded to effectively.’
The report said: “Residential students make exceptional progress in their education and social skills while living on site.”
It added that there ‘is a high expectation for all students to succeed to the best abilities, and this is reflected not only in their grades but their engagement in enrichment activities…Senior leaders are not resting on their laurels and strive for continued improvement.’
Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ Status For Residential Provision
Chichester College Group has received a fifth consecutive ‘outstanding’ inspection grade for care standards in 2022, after a recent inspection of the residential provision at Chichester College by Ofsted.
In the post-inspection report, the college was given outstanding grades in every area and the support and care provision offered to students was among the areas to receive praise.
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