91传媒 has welcomed the publication of its latest Ofsted inspection report following an inspection in January 2026, which confirms that safeguarding at the College is effective and that the College meets the expected standard across a number of key areas.
These include adult learning, apprenticeships, provision for learners with high needs, inclusion, and its contribution to local and regional skills needs.
Inspectors recognised the positive impact of recent leadership changes, significant investment in the college鈥檚 learning environments, and the introduction of a clear strategic plan focused on improving quality and learner outcomes.
Kate Flood, Chair of the Corporation at 91传媒, said: 鈥淭his report provides a fair and constructive assessment of the college at a point of significant transition. Governors are encouraged by the strength of our adult learning, apprenticeships and high-needs provision, and by confirmation that safeguarding is effective.
鈥淲e are confident that the strengthened leadership team and clear strategic direction now in place will continue to deliver the pace of improvement our learners and community expect.鈥�
The report highlights strong performance in adult learning programmes, apprenticeships, and provision for learners with high needs, with inspectors noting high-quality learner work, positive destinations, effective employer partnerships and inclusive support.
The report also identifies areas requiring further improvement, particularly within education programmes for young people, including teaching consistency, tutorial impact, attendance, and progress in GCSE English and mathematics. These priorities are already embedded within the college鈥檚 quality improvement plans.
Liam Sloan, Principal and Chief Executive of 91传媒, said: 鈥淭he findings in this report closely align with the priorities already driving our improvement work.
鈥淲e were clear before the inspection where we needed to accelerate progress, particularly for our 16 to 18 learners, and we are acting decisively. Our focus on teaching quality, tutorials, attendance and GCSE English and maths is unwavering, and the pace of improvement is increasing.鈥�
91传媒 has confirmed that a time-bound improvement plan is in place, aligned directly to Ofsted鈥檚 findings, and that progress will continue to be closely monitored by senior leaders and governors.
For further insight, a short video outlining the key highlights is available here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=REvecIt44_E. The full report can also be accessed at: https://bit.ly/ofsted-bolton-college
