Bexhill 6th Form College is officially ‘Outstanding.’ The highest grade possible was confirmed following a recent Ofsted inspection which looked into all areas of the college.

The Ofsted report highlights how ‘students thrive in the calm; purposeful and professional environment staff create at the college.’ It describes how they ‘relish’ the positive culture the college offers and recognise how this makes the environment ‘highly conducive to learning.’

Students are described as being ‘highly motivated, arriving for lessons promptly and keen to start learning.’

The college was also confirmed as making a ‘strong’ contribution to meeting skills needs – the highest descriptor a college can achieve in this area.

Principal Karen Hucker said: “To be recognised as ‘Outstanding’ is an extremely significant achievement and the result of years of hard work, determination, and dedication from all staff.

“I am absolutely delighted for all the students, staff, and everyone connected with the college.

“We strive to provide the highest standard of education possible in a college that welcomes, encourages, and embraces its students.

“This report is recognition of that and is something that not just the college, but the town of Bexhill and the surrounding area can be proud of.”

The report outlines the excellent learning and teaching for students. Inspectors’ comments included: “Teachers plan students learning with exceptional care” and they “apply their expertise skilfully to inspire and motivate students.”

On the students, the inspectors said they become increasingly confident and fluent in their recall and application of the knowledge and skills they acquire as a result of the careful way teachers structure and deliver lessons. Inspectors concluded that “the standard of teaching is consistently high across the college.”

The excellent range of courses offered by the college was noted along with the wide choice of social action and enrichment activities available. The report confirmed that “staff provide students with plentiful opportunities to broaden their wider skills and knowledge which prepares them well for life in modern Britain.”

Karen added: “Our staff are extremely proud of this recognition of their hard work and the support they give all their students to help them achieve their potential. We are also delighted that the excellent behaviour and commitment of our students was recognised by the inspection team.“

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