The Principal of the UK’s only specialist further education construction college says he is “delighted” after Leeds College of Building was graded ‘Good’ in all areas in its most recent Ofsted inspection.Since the previous inspection, staff have spent the past two years working to improve standards. Ofsted has recognised the advances made by classing the overall effectiveness grade as ‘Good.’ The quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, personal development, leadership and management, programmes for young people, adult learning, apprenticeships, and provision for learners with high needs all achieved the same ‘Good’ classification.Ofsted’s verdict came following a full four-day inspection late last month (21-24 October). In the report, Ofsted said:“Students develop professional workplace behaviours and practices that employers expect in the construction and the built environment sectors.“Students and apprentices work with and use high-quality industry-standard resources to support the development of their practical skills. Teachers are skilled experts and have good experience in the construction and built environment industries.”

Thousands of potential engineers are set to be wowed as a national engineering campaign runs this week Tomorrow’s Engineers Week 2019 (4-8 November), led by EngineeringUK, takes place annually and shines a spotlight on engineers and engineering careers. It aims to change perceptions among young people, their parents and teachers, and to inspire future engineers.

Leeds College of Building is today (Thursday 10 October) celebrating the success of its partnership with Andy’s Man Club, the male suicide-prevention charity.

A unique Transport Planning Technician Apprenticeship was given an official seal of approval after a visit from The Chartered Institution of Highways & Transportation (CIHT).