Eden Training

Eden Training belongs to The NOVA Partnership and Thames Gateway Train to Gain Consortia. Ofsted undertook an inspection of the Consortia in September 2008 and the overall finding was that the quality of provision is good. This is recognised by the award of Grade 2.

The inspection identified:

•·      Good development of learner's work related skills

•·      Good strategic and operational management of provision

•·      Successful action to monitor provision and improve achievement

•·      Outstanding collaborative partnership working

•·      Good links with employers

•·      Particularly good support and staff development

•·      Very successful development of provision to widen participation

We are particularly proud that Ofsted highlighted:

•·      A well resourced, welcoming environment

•·      Training staff who inspire confidence in learners

•·      Good arrangements for meeting the needs and interests of learners

•·      Good working relationships with employers

•·      Good guidance and support

•·      Well managed provision

Learners told Ofsted that they like:

•·      The support and help provided by staff

•·      Gaining new practical and key skills

•·      Access to provision and the job prospects it provides

•·      The flexible arrangements for assessment that fit in with work demands

•·      The good descriptions and explanations provided by assessors

•·      The confidence gained whilst on their course

•·      The resources available

The full report can be found on the Ofsted website: www.ofsted.gov.uk