Bolton Faculty praised in newest unbiased colleges inspection

Bolton Faculty boys’ division and the junior boys’ division each obtained glowing stories of their newest Impartial Faculties Inspectorate inspection (ISI) after an inspection in February.

Within the report, the inspectors assessed each colleges as having met all 5 of the requirements and recognized their programmes of extra-curricular and out of doors studying actions as being a ‘important power’, a plaudit which recognises the college’s nationwide management on this space of training.

Throughout their three-day go to, the crew of eight inspectors noticed classes, assemblies and extra-curricular actions.

In addition they met pupils, lecturers, the faculties’ management groups and the Chair and different Governors.

Inspectors scrutinised samples of pupils’ work, reviewed a spread of insurance policies and thought of the views of pupils, employees and fogeys who had responded to their pre-inspection survey.

Key findings from the report discovered that the colleges’ tutorial curricula and extra-curricular programmes instil a tradition of excessive expectations, mutual assist, inclusivity and tolerance throughout the faculty group.

The report says the faculties gives an intensive programme of extra-curricular and out of doors studying actions through which pupils of all ages excel in.

College students are mentioned to make good tutorial progress, develop artistic and demanding pondering abilities and exhibit willpower and self-discipline.

Pupils’ behaviour and attitudes to studying are respectful, and there are efficient preparations for safeguarding which promote the security and welfare of pupils.

The inspectors additionally famous that each one faculty premises and lodging are suitably maintained, well-resourced and safe.

Head of Basis Philip Britton, MBE mentioned: “The ISI’s new inspection framework goals to seize what’s distinctive a couple of faculty’s tradition and ethos, and I’m delighted with how efficiently the inspectors have recognised all that makes each the Boys’ Division and Park Street so particular on this report.

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“The inspectors’ description of the ‘optimistic and supportive setting’ offered by each colleges, ‘which permits pupils to develop in confidence and vanity’, is some extent of specific delight, because it displays the numerous impression our post-pandemic focus upon pupil well-being and behavior has had on the lives and experiences of our pupils.

“Equally pleasing is the inspectors’ description of pupils’ understanding that ‘The varsity is an inclusive group [where] variations are accepted and variety is widely known’, and the acknowledgement that gives of the nice and cozy and welcoming group we work laborious to foster throughout the Bolton Faculty Basis.

Head of the boys’ division, Nic Ford, mentioned: “The inspectors’ report is testomony to the super dedication of my colleagues and management crew, and I’m overjoyed that their efforts have been recognised with such fulsome reward.”