Fareham College and its principle, Nigel Duncan, were praised by a Government Minister yesterday in the House of Commons.
I asked: ‘Fareham College, which is a great champion of vocational training and apprenticeships, was recently rated outstanding by Ofsted. Will my right hon. Friend join me in congratulating its principal, Nigel Duncan, and the staff and students who are all working so hard so that those students are equipped with training and skills fit for the future?’
The Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Anne Milton, responded:
‘I am delighted to join my hon. Friend in congratulating Fareham College. In fact, I recently met an employer who has started an innovative co-operation with that college, which is doing a brilliant job and really addressing the skills shortages in the area. It is good to see employers coming together, working successfully with a local college, and making sure that they have the power behind them to get the skills that are under-represented in the area.’
Fareham College was awarded ‘Outstanding’ in its latest Ofsted inspection. The college received the highest possible accolade in six headline fields, including outstanding ratings for its quality of teaching, learning and assessment; effectiveness of leadership and management; personal development, behaviour and welfare; outcomes for learners; Apprenticeships; and 16-19 study programmes.
I would like to say a huge well done to the fantastic apprentices and teachers at Fareham College!