The Military Preparation College

The Military Preparation College Monitoring visit report

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Name of lead inspector: Jonny Wright, His Majesty’s Inspector

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Type of provider: Independent learning provider

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Address: MPCT House Oak Tree Court Cardiff CF23 8RS Monitoring visit: The Military Preparation College, 20 November 2024

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Context and focus of visit

This monitoring visit focused on safeguarding arrangements and was undertaken with reference to the ‘Further education and skills handbook’.

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Significant progress

Leaders have in place a comprehensive safer recruitment policy that clearly identifies the checks that must be completed when recruiting new staff to work with learners aged 16 to 18. They carry out enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service checks and search the children’s barred list. Leaders take up references from the most recent employer, check social media information and ascertain if there are any gaps in applicants’ employment. Leaders have a rigorous process in place for recording and monitoring safeguarding concerns. The head of risk monitors concerns that are recorded on an online platform and swiftly takes appropriate action, involving other agencies such as social services and the police where necessary. Learners are supported effectively by staff at the provider. Leaders have effective processes in place to deal with allegations against members of staff. Learners, staff and people external to the provider can make a complaint or

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raise a concern through the safeguarding process, the company whistleblowing process and the complaints process. Leaders take swift action to address concerns when required.

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Reasonable progress

Staff are appropriately trained in safeguarding and the ‘Prevent’ duty. They complete refresher training annually and when there are changes in policy. The designated safeguarding officer is appropriately qualified and experienced. Learners feel safe and know how to report a concern to staff should they have one. They are confident that their concerns will be dealt with quickly. Teachers frequently discuss online risks with learners, who feel safe when working online. Teachers ensure that learners have a good understanding of the risks associated with radicalisation and extremism. Learners discuss these topics frequently and can identify signs of someone influenced by extremist views. Monitoring visit: The Military Preparation College, 20 November 2024 Staff frequently check learners’ welfare and well-being at the college during daily parade activities. Learners appreciate the opportunity to speak to staff on a one-to-

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one basis if required. Staff monitor attendance effectively and contact learners quickly if they do not arrive on time. Monitoring visit: The Military Preparation College, 20 November 2024 regulates and inspects to achieve excellence in the care of children and young people, and in education and skills for learners of all ages. It regulates and inspects childcare and children’s social care, and inspects the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass), schools, colleges, initial teacher training, further education and skills, adult and community learning, and education and training in prisons and other secure establishments. It assesses council children’s services, and inspects services for children looked after, safeguarding and child protection.

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