Moulton College

During the focused monitoring inspection, inspectors considered the following evaluation areas. This was due to concerns raised to Ofsted about the provider commissioning an inspection to look at:

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Leadership and governance

Leaders and governors provide effective oversight of safeguarding. Helpful tracking and monitoring ensure leaders take appropriate action when needed. Governors are well informed about safeguarding concerns. They challenge leaders appropriately and ensure that policies are followed consistently.

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Safeguarding

Leaders and staff respond to safeguarding concerns very well. Clear and comprehensive reporting systems are in place and staff record concerns accurately and in sufficient detail. Leaders ensure that staff follow safeguarding policies consistently.

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Safeguarding

Safeguarding staff and success coaches are accessible to learners through a visible, designated space. Success coaches also attend lessons, which encourages learners to report concerns.

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Safeguarding

Learners know who to speak to and trust staff to take their concerns seriously. Staff provide targeted support for vulnerable learners and create calm spaces for them to discuss worries and risks safely. Staff monitor learners’ wider progress closely and coordinate timely interventions when concerns arise.

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Safeguarding

Staff inform parents and carers at the earliest signs of concern and involve them appropriately in ongoing support. This includes when concerns relate to staff. Leaders ensure learners study relevant safeguarding topics during their courses. They recognise Moulton College West Street, Moulton, Northampton, Northamptonshire NN3 7RR

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inspection report:

15 January 2026 Monitoring inspection report: Moulton college 15 January 2026

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the need to strengthen learners’ awareness of inappropriate behaviour further.

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Additional next steps

Leaders and those responsible for governance should, in addition to the next steps raised at the provider’s last full inspection:

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Additional next steps

 Strengthen learners’ awareness of inappropriate behaviour so they know when and how to seek help.

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About this inspection

This inspection was conducted under Chapter 3 of Part 8 to the Education and Inspections Act 2006 and in accordance with Ofsted’s published procedures for focused monitoring inspections. The inspection was carried out because concerns had been raised with Ofsted about safeguarding.

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About this inspection

The purpose of this monitoring inspection was not to determine grades for any of the evaluation areas, but to look into the concerns that caused Ofsted to decide to inspect the provider.

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Lead inspector

Sarah Biddulph His Majesty’s Inspector Monitoring inspection report: Moulton college 15 January 2026

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needs funding at time of inspection

Monitoring inspection report: Moulton college 15 January 2026

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