College of Legal Practice Limited

During the monitoring inspection, inspectors focused on the following themes:

p.1

 progress in leadership and governance – this means how much progress leaders and those responsible for governance have made in ensuring that the provider is meeting all the requirements of successful apprenticeship provision, and is identifying and supporting the needs of apprentices

p.1

 progress in inclusion – this means how much progress leaders have made in identifying the needs of individual apprentices and putting suitable support in place, in particular for those who are disadvantaged, those with SEND or high needs, those who are known (or previously known) to social care, and those who may face other barriers to their experiences and opportunities, including those without level 2 English and/or mathematics

p.1

 progress in curriculum, teaching and training – this means how much progress leaders and managers have made in ensuring that apprentices benefit from high-quality training that leads to positive outcomes for apprentices

p.1

 progress in ensuring effective safeguarding arrangements – this means how much progress leaders and managers have made in ensuring that effective safeguarding arrangements are in place

p.1

Reasonable progress:

Leaders and those responsible for governance have developed an ambitious curriculum to support individuals from a broad range of backgrounds to access the legal profession and qualify as practising solicitors.

p.1

Reasonable progress:

Leaders have well-established links with stakeholders, including employers, regulatory bodies and sector networks. They use these relationships to consider how best to prepare apprentices for the demands of external assessment and future success as a legal professional. For example, leaders have invested in additional online resources to support College of Legal Practice Limited C/O Pinsent Masons Secretarial Limited, 1 Park Row, Leeds LS1 5AB

p.1

monitoring inspection report:

14 and 15 January 2026 Monitoring inspection report: College of Legal Practice Limited 14 and 15 January 2026

p.1

2

apprentices’ preparation for the solicitor’s qualifying examinations. They have also strengthened their collaboration with employers so that apprentices receive the support they need to achieve these key milestones.

p.2

2

Leaders have appropriate measures in place to assure themselves of the quality of the training that they provide. They review the progress that apprentices make in assessments and use feedback from apprentices and employers to inform sensible actions. Leaders are looking to appoint a quality lead, to strengthen their oversight of the performance of apprentices and the quality of teaching.

p.2

2

Leaders understand clearly the emerging strengths in their provision and where they can improve further. They have plans in place to develop their current systems so that apprentices’ progress can be monitored accurately and any emerging concerns acted upon promptly.

p.2

Significant progress:

Leaders have established an inclusive culture where apprentices are able to talk openly and confidently about any support needs or barriers to learning that they experience. Staff take time to understand apprentices’ needs so that any required support is put in place promptly. A dedicated student services manager guides supervisors and coaches to make appropriate adaptations to their practice. They draw on the expertise of specialists to offer training to supervisors and coaches in inclusive behaviours and practices. Staff work with awarding bodies and employers to ensure the adaptations they put in place are replicated, where appropriate, in external assessments and in the workplace. Leaders keep the support they put in place under close review and modify it where needed.

p.2

Significant progress:

Those apprentices who experience temporary barriers to training are supported well by leaders and staff. They check on apprentices’ wellbeing routinely and plan the most appropriate support, including, for example, reviewing apprentices’ work priorities with employers, rescheduling assessments and signposting apprentices to specialist support. When responding to apprentices’ needs, leaders and staff do not lessen their ambitions for their apprentices. They balance carefully the nurture and support that apprentices need, with the resilience required for examination and apprentices’ future job roles.

p.2

Curriculum, teaching and training

Leaders and staff structure the curriculum very well so that apprentices quickly develop their legal knowledge and their fluency with legal terminology. Apprentices then use and apply their knowledge to practical tasks so that they develop essential skills in aspects such as writing, drafting and legal research. Monitoring inspection report: College of Legal Practice Limited 14 and 15 January 2026

p.2

3

Expert supervisors teach online learning sessions very effectively. They use effective strategies to check apprentices’ knowledge and understanding. They teach helpful strategies so that apprentices can apply their new knowledge and skills efficiently in examinations, including how to analyse and resolve legal problems methodically. They assess apprentices’ work thoroughly and provide very helpful feedback, ensuring that any areas for improvement are acted on quickly.

p.3

3

Leaders ensure apprentices receive highly effective support throughout their programme, including those with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Coaches meet with apprentices and their employers routinely to review apprentices’ progress and to ensure that any identified support needs and adaptations are understood. They intervene quickly where they identify an apprentice may need more support. For example, they work effectively with employers to negotiate adaptations to work schedules and to ensure that apprentices have the opportunities they need to apply and practise their knowledge and skills at work.

p.3

Reasonable progress:

Leaders have taken sensible steps to ensure that apprentices feel safe and that any concerns raised are managed promptly. A knowledgeable and experienced designated safeguarding lead ensures that staff receive the training they need to identify and report any concerns for apprentices’ safety or wellbeing. They use a secure system to log and action concerns and take action quickly, including referring apprentices to external support where appropriate.

p.3

Reasonable progress:

Leaders and staff are alert to apprentices’ health and wellbeing and the risks they may face at work, including those related to radicalisation and extremism. Supervisors and coaches receive additional training in mental health first aid, and suicide prevention and awareness. They require apprentices to keep their cameras on in online sessions so that they can identify any changes in apprentices’ appearance, behaviour or environment. They also conduct ‘safe and well’ checks quickly when an apprentice misses a session or deadline.

p.3

Reasonable progress:

Leaders share information with apprentices about the matters that may affect them, including mental health awareness and identifying sexual misconduct in the workplace. However, a few apprentices cannot recall confidently the relevance of the information that they receive about the risks posed by radicalisation and extremism.

p.3

About this inspection

Ofsted carries out monitoring inspections to all newly directly funded providers of apprenticeship training provision where the provision offered is in scope for inspection. Monitoring inspection report: College of Legal Practice Limited 14 and 15 January 2026

p.3

4

The purpose of this monitoring inspection was not to determine grades for any of the evaluation areas set out in the further education and skills inspection toolkit. The purpose was to report on the provider’s progress in relation to the 4 themes set out above.

p.4

4

The College of Legal Practice Limited is an independent learning provider offering levy- funded apprenticeships and privately funded programmes in law and legal services. It started delivering apprenticeships in August 2024, offering the level 7 graduate solicitor apprenticeship to both law and non-law graduates. At the time of the monitoring inspection, there were 108 apprentices enrolled on the level 7 graduate solicitor apprenticeship. All apprentices were over the age of 19 and employed by legal firms across England. Training is delivered wholly online.

p.4

Team inspector

Glenise Burrell His Majesty’s Inspector Monitoring inspection report: College of Legal Practice Limited 14 and 15 January 2026

p.4

needs funding at time of inspection

Monitoring inspection report: College of Legal Practice Limited 14 and 15 January 2026

p.6

6

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.

p.6

6

If you would like a copy of this document in a different format, such as large print or Braille, please telephone 0300 123 1231, or email enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk .

p.6

6

You may reuse this information (not including logos) free of charge in any format or medium, under the terms of the Open Government Licence. To view this licence, visit www.nationalarchives.gov.uk/doc/open-government-licence/ , write to the Information Policy Team, The National Archives, Kew, London TW9 4DU, or email: psi@nationalarchives.gsi.gov.uk .

p.6

6

Interested in our work? You can subscribe to our monthly newsletter for more information and updates: http://eepurl.com/iTrDn .

p.6

6

T: 0300 123 1231 Textphone: 0161 618 8524 E: enquiries@ofsted.gov.uk W: www.gov.uk/ofsted

p.6