WS Training's Recent OFSTED Inspection
3rd October 2011
· Training is good. Individual coaching from assessors and employers in the workplace is very strong and helps learners to develop very good skills and a better Understanding of their job roles. WST designs programmes extremely well to meet the needs of learners and employers.
· The care, guidance and support for learners is good. WST staff accurately assesses the support needs of their learners and provide effective individual programmes of support, especially for those with disabilities, which help them to succeed.
· Leaders and managers are good at promoting ambition for all learners. WST works well with schools, employers and local authorities to promote learning.
· Learners develop good social, vocational and personal skills. Learners typically develop very useful workplace skills and become very effective employees. Many go on to take qualifications at higher levels.
· Individual coaching is good. Training and mentoring in the workplace is good.
· Employer staff and assessors provide strong advice and guidance that help learners progress and develop useful knowledge and skills.
· Learners receive good care guidance and support. Initial advice and guidance is effective in ensuring that learners are on appropriate training programmes. The approachability and flexibility of assessors motivate learners. Learners with disabilities receive good support to help them achieve.
· The company deals efficiently and effectively when a learner or employer raises a concern.
· WST provide good value for money and manages its available resources very effectively. The company has grown in size in recent years and it continues to meet the needs of learners well. Specialist resources for learners are good. Staff are experienced and well qualified.