South Staffordshire College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
South Staffordshire College
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South Staffordshire College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Penkridge ST19 5PH
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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 | Good |
| Apprenticeships | Good |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Good |
| Overall effectiveness at previous inspection | Good |
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University Application Support: Younger learners attend tutorials focusing on their next steps, such as applying to university or for jobs.
Support for Apprenticeships/Workforce: Most learners participate in meaningful external work experience to apply their knowledge and skills.
Career Advice and Guidance: Learners on education programmes benefit from career-specific learning weeks with guest speakers.
Policies and Procedures: Learners feel safe at college and at work, appreciating the mature and professional culture.
Types of Extracurricular Activities: Most learners participate in curriculum activities like charity fundraising and social action projects.
Work Experience/Internships: Most learners take part in meaningful external work experience.
Support for Sports/Arts: Tamworth campus offers sports and creative arts courses.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Learners engage in social action projects, becoming responsible and active citizens.
Academic Performance: Learners develop substantial new knowledge, skills, and behaviours, with most successfully completing their courses.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Teachers support apprentices who have fallen behind to help them catch up.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners value the safe, calm, and purposeful learning environment, building positive relationships with teachers.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Teachers use vocational experience to broaden learners' industry understanding and ensure they meet industry needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Teachers use effective teaching methods and question learners well to establish knowledge retention.
Strengths/Challenges: Teachers support learners鈥� additional needs well but need to challenge more capable learners sufficiently.
STEM Facilities: Cannock campus has electrical installation facilities introducing learners to new green technologies.
Study Areas/Libraries: Dedicated study areas and resources are available according to industry needs.
School Culture and Ethos: Managers and staff create a mature, professional culture encouraging respect and safety.
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South Staffordshire College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Staffordshire, West Midlands.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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With locations in Lichfield, Tamworth, and Rodbaston, we provide programmes to fit every learning style and foster the growth of critical interpersonal and employability skills. We provide full-time and part-time programmes, apprenticeships, and university-level courses, all of which are intended to help you develop the skills you need to stand out in the labour market. More than 10,000 students pick us each year. Why? Because we are motivated to cultivate, amplify, and encourage your talent. Our convenient campuses include top-notch amenities. We have workshops, high quality restaurants, stylish hair and beauty salons, a zoo, art gallery, a gym and an AgriSTEM Academy, to name just a few. Call us at 0300 456 2424 or send an email to [email protected] to learn more. Or come along to one of our Open Events to talk to our teams we're here to help, whether you are just leaving school and looking for Further Education, considering moving on to Higher Education, or looking to develop a new skill or pursue a hobby on one of our recreational courses.
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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 - 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 |
