Learn 2 Print Limited

Learn 2 Print Limited Monitoring visit report

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Name of lead inspector: Vicki Locke, His Majesty’s Inspector

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Inspection dates: 15 and 16 January 2025

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Type of provider: Independent learning provider

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Address: Home Barn Farm Winkburn Newark Nottinghamshire NG22 8PQ Monitoring visit: Learn 2 Print, 15 and 16 January 2025

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Context and focus of visit

Ofsted undertakes to carry out monitoring visits to all newly directly funded providers of apprenticeship training provision funded by the Education and Skills Funding Agency and/or the apprenticeship levy. This monitoring visit was undertaken as part of those arrangements and as outlined in the ‘Further education and skills inspection handbook’, especially the sections entitled ‘Monitoring visits’ and ‘Monitoring visits to providers that are newly directly publicly funded’. The focus of these visits is on the themes set out below.

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Context and focus of visit

Learn 2 Print Limited (L2P) has offered apprenticeship training as a sub-contractor since 2009. In 2024, leaders enrolled their first apprentices to L2P. Leaders currently offer the level 2 print operative and the level 3 print technician at 12 different locations including London, Cumbria, Newcastle, Leeds, and Nottingham.

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Context and focus of visit

At the time of the visit, there were 17 apprentices in training, all of whom study the level 3 course. Seven apprentices were aged 18 and under, and 10 were aged 19 and over.

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Reasonable progress

Leaders work effectively with employers. They undertake joint initial assessment well to establish apprentices’ eligibility and starting points. Leaders use English and mathematics assessments to check for functional skills study requirements or additional support needs.

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Reasonable progress

Leaders complete appropriate training agreements and plans with employers. Apprentices benefit from sufficient time during their work roles to complete their off- the-job training. This includes monthly full-day classes, assignments, and practical workplace training.

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Reasonable progress

Tutors have extensive industrial experience in print or graphic design and are suitably qualified.

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Reasonable progress

Apprentices, along with their employer or mentor, attend 12-weekly progress reviews. These include a comprehensive review of apprentices’ progress. However, in some cases, future targets which are set refer only to assignment completion and training log updates. They do not always include enough focus on the practical Monitoring visit: Learn 2 Print, 15 and 16 January 2025 workplace training which apprentices should undertake, to apply and practise their new learning.

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Reasonable progress

There are a range of suitable quality improvement approaches, including observations and telephone quality check-ins. Tutors receive developmental feedback following observations and undertake subject updating. Leaders have constructed teaching expectations for all taught classes. Tutors attend relevant courses, such as for dyslexia awareness, but they do not undertake specific development to help them continue to enhance their own teaching practice.

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Reasonable progress

Leaders and tutors meet to consider aspects such as attendance, progress, off-the- job training, and staff development. They also frequently review their comprehensive apprentice progress tracker. This helps them to spot if there are any issues. If any apprentices start to struggle, they intervene quickly with appropriate support.

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Reasonable progress

Leaders produce a self-assessment report and quality improvement plan that informs ongoing developments. However, they do not use these documents well enough to conduct a rigorous evaluation.

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Reasonable progress

There is a new governing board that has met twice, to date, to consider topics such as finances, performance, and safeguarding. The external governors have suitable backgrounds that allow them to provide appropriate support and challenge.

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In most cases, tutors plan training thoroughly. There is a training calendar that lays out monthly classes. Tutors provide apprentices with monthly training logs and targets after each class. Leaders intend these documents to lay out precisely the assignments and practical workplace training that apprentices must complete. However, tutors do not always complete the documents thoroughly enough. As a result, mentors are not always fully clear about the practical workplace training which apprentices need to do.

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Reasonable progress

There are suitable arrangements for English and mathematics teaching. The small number of apprentices who need to study these subjects as part of their course attend individual classes. The remaining apprentices undertake relevant activities to continue to develop their English and mathematics skills.

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Reasonable progress

Leaders support apprentices with additional needs well. They identify requirements promptly and put strategies in place swiftly. Apprentices benefit from individual support sessions and monthly check-ins. Monitoring visit: Learn 2 Print, 15 and 16 January 2025 Tutors use assessment tasks well to check on progress between monthly classes. Apprentices benefit from helpful feedback on their work. Leaders recognise that apprentices who are only in the early stages of their course do not yet produce work to a high enough standard. They plan to develop and improve this over time.

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Reasonable progress

During workplace training, apprentices work closely with their mentors to master the practical skills they need. Apprentices learn how to use complex and technical machinery. For example, how to load reels, check ink viscosity and start a press correctly.

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Reasonable progress

In monthly classes, apprentices learn about the core principles of printing, such as the printing industry, printing processes, and quality assurance. Later in their course, apprentices study one of three pathways, pre-press, press or post press.

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Reasonable progress

From the start of the course, apprentices and employers are well informed about end-of-course assessments. Tutors set assignments that further build their understanding of what will be required.

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Significant progress

Leaders and tutors promote apprentices’ understanding of how to stay safe exceptionally well. Apprentices undertake introductory courses, knowledge checks, and additional training in first aid and mental health. They cover monthly topics and complete workbooks. Apprentices have an excellent understanding of their learning and value it highly.

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Significant progress

Staff complete training in mental health, safeguarding and the ‘Prevent’ duty. Safer recruitment, staff checks, policies and procedures are all thorough. The ‘Prevent’ duty risk assessment is very comprehensive. Leaders are well informed about the relevant risks in the many different areas they operate in. Although there have been no referrals, leaders carefully record, monitor and support any wider concerns. Monitoring visit: Learn 2 Print, 15 and 16 January 2025 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

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