Lakes College - West Cumbria - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Lakes College - West Cumbria
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Lakes College - West Cumbria
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Winscales CA14 4JN
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| The quality of education | Good |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Good |
| Education programmes for young people | Good |
| Adult learning programmes | Requires Improvement |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Leaders revised their careers program to offer learners a broader suite of services.
Policies and Procedures: The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: The college hosts large community and education events enabling access to industry-standard resources.
Academic Performance: Most learners and apprentices take pride in their work and are serious about their learning as it's important for their next steps.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Staff rapidly intervene when learners and apprentices fall behind.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners and apprentices behave well, are respectful, and demonstrate professional behaviours in the workplace.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: College leaders opted not to offer academic A-level courses, focusing on vocational programs instead.
Teacher Engagement: Teachers participate in regular professional development to improve their teaching skills.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Most learners and apprentices benefit from curriculums that support them to develop their knowledge and skills.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers have appropriate expertise and experience and routinely support learners to develop English and mathematical skills.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: In most lessons, teachers use questioning and retrieval techniques skilfully.
Updating Resources: Leaders regularly update apprenticeship curriculums to meet local and national skills needs.
School Culture and Ethos: Learners take pride in their work and contribute enthusiastically in inclusive environments.
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Lakes College - West Cumbria is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Cumbria, North West.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 6th Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 21st Jul 2025 - 2nd Sep 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 4th Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 7th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 20th Jul 2025 |