The report highlighted a positive environment cultivated across all of the college’s campuses, stating that students enjoy their time studying, while producing work to high standards.

In addition, strong relationships with local businesses were noted, as were high expectations for students with effective teaching, which is responded to positively.

The report said there is a strong ethos of mutual respect between staff and learners, and a positive and calm atmosphere in well-structured lessons. The apprenticeship work was also commended, as providing a curriculum relevant to local and regional needs, such as expanding its courses to meet national skills shortages.

CEO and principal of Bournemouth & Poole College, Phil Sayles, said: “Bournemouth & Poole College has been given a phenomenal start to 2022 with this inspection, which endorses the technical education we deliver and the opportunities we provide. It states that students are taught and learn well in our mature and safe environment, enjoy their studies with us and progress into great careers or onto university.

“The inspection result recognises the work that we do with both local and national employers to deliver the skills training they need. It is fantastic to also receive feedback that states our apprenticeship provision is strong, delivering people into great, highly-valued careers, free of tuition fee debt.”