Valley College - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Valley College
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Valley College
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Rossendale BB4 6LR
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Requires Improvement
| The quality of education | Requires Improvement |
| Behaviour and attitudes | Good |
| Personal development | Good |
| Leadership and management | Requires Improvement |
| Provision for learners with high needs | Requires Improvement |
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Career Advice and Guidance: Effective and informative advice through one-to-one sessions, national careers week, and annual careers convention.
Policies and Procedures: College has effective safeguarding arrangements.
Handling Bullying/Disciplinary Issues: Learners report feeling safe and know who to talk to for support.
Community Service/Volunteer Opportunities: Learners engage in work placements developing workplace skills, including social and communication skills.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Learners鈥� behaviour is consistently good, and they participate enthusiastically in lessons.
Academic Performance: Learners develop new skills and achieve personal targets linked to education, health, and care plans.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Tutors do not consistently provide the specific resources needed; some learners become disengaged.
Mix of A,Levels and Vocational Courses: College offers learning pathways in independence, employability, and employment.
Teacher Engagement: Tutors do not have sufficient specialist teaching experience or training.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Learners do not make the progress they are capable of due to insufficient planning.
Strengths/Challenges: Most tutors are new and need more training to meet learners' additional needs.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Quality assurance processes do not accurately identify key strengths and areas for improvement.
Updating Resources: Leaders and managers plan specialist training but it is yet to be implemented.
School Culture and Ethos: College environment is safe and calm, focusing on preparing learners for life beyond college.
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Valley College is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Lancashire, North West.
from age 18-25 yr.
This school rated Requires Improvement by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 21st Oct 2024 - 25th Oct 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd 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 | 23rd Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 2nd Sep 2024 - 20th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 26th Oct 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th 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 - 22nd Jul 2025 |