STUDENTS, apprentices and staff at Herefordshire, Ludlow and North Shropshire College are celebrating today after Ofsted rated their behaviours and attitudes outstanding.

Achieving a good rating overall, inspectors said learners "valued the opportunity to train in well-equipped and safe workshops" and "benefitted from a broad and rich curriculum that closely reflects the skills needs of local, regional and national economies".

Teachers were described as "highly qualified industry experts" who "ensured the curriculum is up to date and linked well to industry areas".

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Inspectors also highlighted the college’s positive culture, with students’ attitudes and behaviour in lessons and around campuses described as "exemplary". Inspectors said the were "very positive towards their learning", "took pride in their college" and "demonstrated high levels of motivation".

The report, based on a four-day inspection carried out in October this year, also praised safeguarding and support services, which allowed learners "to feel welcome, safe and secure at all college sites".

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The college, formed in 2018 when Herefordshire and Ludlow College and North Shropshire College merged, had 2,155 students when it was inspected in October.

It includes the former Hereford Technical College in Folly Lane, as well as campuses in Oswestry, Holme Lacy, Walford, Ludlow and Shrewsbury.

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David Williams, principal and chief executive, said: "We are delighted with the report and pleased that the inspectors’ comments recognise all the hard work by our highly professional and inspirational teachers across our colleges.

"I would like to thank all the students, parents and staff for their continued support and dedication."