Heart of Birmingham Vocational College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Heart of Birmingham Vocational College
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Heart of Birmingham Vocational College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Birmingham B8 2SD
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Outstanding |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Students on work-based programs understand career options available post-college; classroom-based students less prepared.
Policies and Procedures: DSL has policies and procedures to safeguard students, including safer recruitment policy.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: DSL ensures all staff are appropriately trained on safeguarding topics.
Work Experience/Internships: Students on vocational pathways have meaningful work experience.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Majority of students participate in activities that prepare them to be active citizens.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers use a range of methods to check understanding and tackle knowledge gaps.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students demonstrate exceptional behavior, high engagement, and professional manners.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: Curriculum focuses on employability and independence; specific vocational pathways available.
Academic Performance: Most students make progress against EHC plans, though some in the horticulture pathway lag behind.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers are more confident in the classroom due to targeted professional development.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Effective teaching strategies ensure engaging and useful learning activities.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Leaders conduct formal observations and best practice sessions to improve teaching quality.
Strengths/Challenges: Teaching strategies and resources sometimes not age appropriate; some students not challenged to their potential.
School Culture and Ethos: Calm, purposeful, and respectful environment; high levels of tolerance and respect.
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Heart of Birmingham Vocational College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in West Midlands County, West Midlands.
from age 16-25 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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| Phase of Education | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) | 16 Plus (Sixth Form) |
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| Type | Other Types | Other Types | Other Types |
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| Ofset report | Good | Outstanding | Requires Improvement |
| Age range | 16-25 | 19-25 | 16-25 |
| Gender | Co-Ed | Co-Ed | Co-Ed |
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| Student teacher ratio | - | - | - |
| Proficient Math | - | - | - |
| Proficient Read | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above GCSE | - | - | - |
| Grade 5 or above A Level | - | - | - |
| Day Fees | - | - | - |
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Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 14th Apr 2025 - 25th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 22nd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 13th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 26th Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 21st Jul 2025 |
