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19/01/12

tpm is a good, value for money provider - 2011 Ofsted Report published

tpm is proud to present the publication of its Ofsted December 2011 Inspection. Grade 2, Good Provision was awarded in the 7 main aspects of inspection and to each area of learning; Childcare, Business and Administration and Hairdresing. This achievement is attributable to the organisation’s excellent learners, employers, staff and partners.

The following are excerpts from the main findings of the report published today:

• Training Plus merseyside is a good training provider. Most learners gain their qualifications within the expected completion time. tpm provides good value for money.
• Leadership and management of the programmes are good. Directors create an inclusive, supportive and appropriately challenging culture, which successfully raises ambitions for staff and learners. The company provides good value for money and uses its resources sustainably. tpm has very secure safeguarding arrangements.
• Learners’ experience at tpm is good. Training in the workplace enables them to grow in confidence and develop good practical skills that help them progress in their employment. The range of programmes meets the needs and interests of learners very well. tpm is extremely flexible in its approach to meeting the needs of learners and employers.
• Outcomes for learners are good. Outcomes for learners with additional learning and support needs are high and above national rates in all three subject areas.
• Apprenticeship success rates have been above national rates for the last three years, although there are variations in performance across the subject areas. Attendance and punctuality are good and carefully monitored. Learners achieve and make good progress compared to their prior educational attainment.
• Care, guidance and support for learners are good. The personal and social support provided to learners is good and helps them to succeed. tpm staff provide helpful advice and guidance. tpm works extremely well with those learners who have additional learning needs.
• The quality of teaching, training and assessment is good overall. Teaching and learning in the workplace are good. Equality and diversity are actively promoted and any differences in achievement between groups of learners are closing. E-learning, including the use of e-portfolios, is reducing the need for printing and storage.
• tpm works very effectively with a wide range of partners and engages in exceptional partnership practice across the region, sharing good practice with other providers, schools and the local authority. tpm links self-assessment effectively to business planning. Action plans are clear.

The full report includes learner and employer comments and recommendations for further improvement, which leaders are currently action planning. We will be asking clients and stakeholders to get involved with improving our provision throughout the year ahead and we welcome any comments you have in respect of this. A copy of the full report can be downloaded here…

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