The recent Estyn inspection of Pembrokeshire College has resulted in a glowing report identifying many strengths, including several areas of sector-leading practice, and no important areas requiring significant improvement.

With a three-year upward trend in successful completion, Estyn inspectors graded the college’s current performance as ‘good’ and its prospects for improvement as ‘excellent’. Overall six ‘excellent’ and nine ‘good’ judgements were awarded.

Inspectors judged the college learning environment to be ‘excellent’ and praised staff for “creating a highly inclusive environment in which learners feel respected and safe.” Inspectors reported that “the college plans very well to meet the needs of learners and the wider community” and described teachers as demonstrating up-to-date subject knowledge and technical skills.

Inspectors also awarded an ‘excellent’ for care, support and guidance which they described as “highly effective.”

The report concluded by judging leadership and management of the college to be ‘excellent’. The report also praised the college for its diverse range of community, educational and business partnerships stating “these highly effective partnerships, with small, medium and large enterprises, have enabled the college to offer comprehensive educational opportunities at all levels.”

College principal, Sharron Lusher commented: “We are delighted with our latest Estyn inspection report. The report is testament to the hard work and dedication of all our learners, staff and governors.

“We are proud to be Pembrokeshire’s College.”