3aaa “An Outstanding Apprenticeship Provider”
Ofsted November 2014
We are delighted to announce that 3aaa have now become the only independent training provider to achieve Ofsted Grade 1 Outstanding in all areas on a first inspection.
The ‘Outstanding’ grading is unique in that 3aaa are the first to achieve Grade 1 across the board as a National Provider, covering multi sectors. Only 2% of all other providers have achieved an Outstanding Grade in total, 3aaa being the first to do so in a first inspection.
Key findings from the report:
- Leaders and managers are fully committed to their ambitious vision to be the best provider.
- The proportion of Apprentices who succeed within the planned period is extremely high and well above the national rate.
- All staff offer extremely high levels of personal, pastoral and professional support to Apprentices and employers.
- Staff are particularly knowledgeable and teach innovatively and effectively so that Apprentices learn rapidly and make excellent progress.
- Employers have exceedingly high expectations of each other and of Apprentices. This is manifested in their diligence and enthusiasm to do well and improve continuously.
- Employers have very high expectations of their Apprentices, often giving them vital roles in their companies.
- A highly motivational environment, culture and ethos which nurtures and develops Apprentices’ aspirations, ambitions and confidence.
- Most Apprentices occupy key roles and become pivotal to their business very quickly. For example an IT Apprentice, who started his apprenticeship in September 2014, assists with the development and maintenance of the IT infrastructure for a professional football club.
If you would like to read the Ofsted report in full please visit http://www.ofsted.gov.uk/inspection-reports/find-inspection-report/provider/ELS/59185