#AmazingAccrington - Summer 2018

4 2 #Ama z i n g A c c r i n g t o n S umme r 2 0 1 8 OFSTED REPORT Accrington and Rossendale College ...they say we are good! Wendy Higgin, Vice Principal Curriculum&Quality at Accrington and Rossendale College, said: “Accrington and Rossendale College has a special place in the local community with more than 6000 students and 400 staff. We are a vocational college dedicated to helping local people find good jobs with career prospects and it is great that Ofsted have recognised that we do this very well indeed. The report is absolutely correct when stating that senior leaders and governors have an ambitious vision for the college and that the positive relationships between senior leaders, staff and learners make a good contribution to learner progress.” Accrington and Rossendale College offers apprentice starts in most subjects throughout the year and welcomes visits from potential students who can experience the campus environment and meet the enthusiastic tutors in their interest of study. Anyone wishing to book a campus tour should ring 01254 389933 – the college will be pleased to arrange. For more information visit www.accross.ac.uk Accrington and Rossendale College are delighted by their recent Ofsted inspection which gave the college a ‘good’ rating for overall effectiveness. The report states that: • Learners and apprentices develop the knowledge and skills they need for further study or work • The quality of teaching, learning and assessment is good • Learners and apprentices have a positive attitude to learning “The Ofsted ‘good’ rating reflects the huge efforts by all staff and to address issues identified at the previous Ofsted inspection,” said Lynda Mason, Principal of Accrington and Rossendale College, “and best of all is that Ofsted recognise that the college is showing continued progress and an upward trend in all areas.” Ofsted acknowledged this with the report stating: “senior leaders and managers have been unremitting in their actions to improve the quality of learners’ experiences.” Ofsted also acknowledged that “senior leaders and managers have forged very good links with employers, community groups and voluntary organisations, which are used effectively to align the college’s curriculum to local and regional skill needs.” Above: Lynda Mason, Principal of Accrington and Rossendale College and Wendy Higgin, Vice Principal, celebrate success of Ofsted inspection with jubilant students. The college has a special place in the local community INSURANCE & FINANCIAL ADVICE EXPERTS FOR OVER 40YEARS Call: 01282 452255 Confused about your pension? www.financialaffairs.co.uk CALL US TODAY FOR MORE INFORMATION Alan Walsh Financial Services Manager and Chartered Financial Planner 8-12 Standish Street Burnley, Lancashire BB11 1AP • Authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), firm no.148190 Your pension plan should be as individual as you are, contact our experts at Financial Affairs for a no obligation pension review What happens to your pension when you die? Do you understand your final salary pension plan? Is a pension better than an ISA? Are you putting enough in your pension pot? Do you have enough in your pension to retire early? How you can maximise tax relief in your pension?