YTKO Limited

Further education and skills inspection report

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Overall effectiveness Good

The quality of education Good Behaviour and attitudes Good Personal development Good Leadership and management Good Adult learning programmes Good Overall effectiveness at previous inspection Not previously inspected

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Information about this provider

YTKO Limited is a national training provider based in the south west that offers adult learning through Skills Bootcamps. The provider runs training in areas such as organisational sustainability, digital business skills, digital marketing, leadership and project management. Courses are aimed at learners who are unemployed, self- employed or employed and looking to progress in their careers. Teaching takes place through a combination of online and face-to-face sessions. When face-to-face teaching is required, the provider uses venues local to where learners are based. Training is provided across the country, including the south of England, the east of England and the West Midlands.

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Information about this provider

At the time of the inspection, 24 adult learners were enrolled on Skills Bootcamps. The majority of learners were on leadership or digital marketing courses. 24 to 26 June 2025

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What is it like to be a learner with this provider?

Learners are taught in a supportive and inclusive environment where staff set high expectations for professional conduct and active participation. They use their industry expertise well and work with employers and clients to ensure that learning is relevant and immediately applicable to learners’ job roles.

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What is it like to be a learner with this provider?

Trainers use valuable face-to-face sessions at the start of each course to build positive relationships and establish trust. Learners value the connections they form with staff and the clarity of the training that they receive. Learners contribute confidently to well-structured discussions and apply new ideas to meet their personal goals. Trainers encourage reflection effectively, helping learners connect what they learn to their job roles, businesses or the jobs they aspire to move into.

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What is it like to be a learner with this provider?

Learners develop the knowledge, skills, behaviours and resilience that they need to make good progress. Many take on new responsibilities, achieve promotions, grow their businesses or secure new jobs. They enjoy their training, feel respected and are motivated to succeed. The calm, welcoming learning environment supports them to build confidence and engage fully. Learners feel safe and well supported throughout their course.

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Leaders and managers have a clear rationale for their provision. They effectively design courses to support adults who are self-employed, unemployed or seeking to upskill. Leaders work closely with employers, sector specialists and community organisations to shape course content that reflects current needs and trends. For example, the digital marketing Skills Bootcamp includes content on artificial intelligence tools to help learners adapt to emerging technologies. This ensures that learners are equipped with up-to-date, practical knowledge.

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Trainers teach a well-structured curriculum that helps learners build knowledge logically and apply it in context. They introduce core concepts early in the course and support learners to apply these to real scenarios later in the course. For example, learners begin by exploring customer profiles and later use this knowledge to develop a full marketing strategy. This helps learners apply their new knowledge and build confidence in their skills.

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Staff use assessment effectively to check learning and support learners’ progress. Learners also complete regular tasks that contribute to a final portfolio of work, which they have the option of submitting. Trainers provide those who take up this option with additional, valuable feedback that highlights strengths and gives clear advice on how to improve, further preparing learners for the world of work. However, a few learners do not make full use of this support. A small number of learners delay submission and do not attend useful drop-in feedback sessions, limiting their opportunity to refine and develop their work. 24 to 26 June 2025

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Trainers maintain a highly respectful and professional learning culture. They set clear expectations, and learners respond positively by attending regularly, engaging in learning activities and contributing appropriately. This supports most learners to take responsibility for their learning and demonstrate a strong commitment to their personal and professional development.

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Leaders carefully evaluate the quality of teaching for learners and respond to feedback from learners and employers to improve delivery. However, the training they provide for teaching staff is not consistently aligned with their identified priorities for improvement. Leaders do not ensure that training focuses sharply enough on teaching expertise. As a result, while teaching is generally effective, a few staff are not supported well enough to refine their practice and ensure the highest possible standards of delivery.

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Leaders maintain effective governance arrangements that are proportionate to the size and scale of the provision. They meet frequently as a strategic team to monitor key aspects of performance, including safeguarding, complaints, staffing and risk. Programme directors report to this group, which ensures that leaders have access to accurate and timely information. Leaders use this intelligence to hold each other to account and take action where necessary. They make use of a structured quality cycle to identify risks and evaluate the quality of education, which supports ongoing improvements.

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Trainers teach learners about topics such as equality, online safety and the risks associated with radicalisation and extremism. Most learners recall this content and understand how to keep themselves and others safe. However, in a few instances, the teaching in these topics is not effective, and a few learners do not remember details about the dangers and signs of radicalisation.

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Leaders ensure that learners receive practical support to prepare for their next steps. Staff provide focused careers guidance and signpost learners to relevant pathways, including self-employment, further training or employment. Unemployed learners have access to additional support such as CV writing, interview preparation and creating an online professional profile. This personalised approach supports learners to make informed choices about their next steps.

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Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.

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What does the provider need to do to improve?

 Provide staff development that helps trainers to develop their teaching skills so that the quality of education continues to improve.  Improve the effectiveness of teaching about the risks of radicalisation and extremism so that all learners remember the content.  Ensure that staff motivate all learners to submit their portfolios. 24 to 26 June 2025

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Provider details

Address Unit 1.6 First Floor Temple Studios Lower Approach Road Bristol BS1 6QA

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Provider details

Provider type Independent learning provider

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Provider details

Date of previous inspection Not previously inspected

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Provider details

Main subcontractors Not applicable 24 to 26 June 2025

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Information about this inspection

The inspection team was assisted by the head of skills, as nominee. Inspectors took account of the provider’s most recent self-assessment report and development plans, and the previous inspection report. The inspection was carried out using the further education and skills inspection handbook and took into account all relevant provision at the provider. Inspectors collected a wide range of evidence to inform judgements, including visiting learning sessions, scrutinising learners’ work, seeking the views of learners, staff and other stakeholders, and examining the provider’s documentation and records.

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Inspection team

Paul James, lead inspector His Majesty’s Inspector Matt Hann His Majesty’s Inspector Steve Battersby His Majesty’s Inspector Cathy Atkinson Ofsted Inspector Christine Lacey Ofsted Inspector 24 to 26 June 2025

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