Dr Elaine Anne Mustoe

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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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 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

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Leadership and governance (Reasonable progress)

Leaders use a range of well-thought-out approaches to assure themselves of the high standards they expect. They have devised management reports that enable thorough oversight of apprentices’ progress. Leaders analyse apprentices’ feedback at lesson, module and course level and make swift improvements. Assessors closely monitor apprentices’ test results and adjust the curriculum in any topics that apprentices routinely find difficult.

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Leadership and governance (Reasonable progress)

Assessors benefit from appropriate professional learning. They undertake teaching qualifications and study an array of subject-related topics such as radiography, oral cancer and management of patients with diabetes. Senior assessors hold monthly team meetings Dr Elaine Anne Mustoe 47 Church End, Biddenham, Bedford MK40 4AS

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25 and 26 March 2026 Monitoring inspection report: Dr Elaine Anne Mustoe 25 and 26 March 2026

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where they discuss topics including best practice and exemplars for feedback and work standards.

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Leaders work effectively with employers to ensure that the principles of apprenticeships are met. Apprentices are all in new job roles with little previous experience in dental nursing. Apprentices receive sufficient training time in working hours. Progress reviews take place every 6 weeks.

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Leaders acknowledge the improvements required in a few areas. Monthly management meetings should focus more on curriculum and quality. Leaders need to make sure they have rigorous oversight of apprentices’ practical training. Leaders are yet to formalise arrangements for external support and challenge.

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Leaders demonstrate a firm commitment to inclusion, so apprentices can thrive and become the best dental nurses they can be.

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At the application stage, leaders encourage apprentices to declare any special educational needs and/or disabilities (SEND) or other barriers to learning. To date, there have been no declarations. Leaders know they will need to provide adjustments, including extra time, readers or signposting to the online platform’s accessibility tools.

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Engagement managers conduct check-ins for any apprentices who struggle with course content. They arrange for apprentices to have extra individual support with assessors.

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During progress reviews, engagement managers ask about apprentices’ wellbeing and respond to any concerns promptly. They liaise with apprentices’ managers or seek advice from safeguarding leads.

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Because of the small number of apprentices, leaders and staff know all apprentices well as individuals. Leaders intend to develop a more formal overview of apprentices’ SEND requirements and/or other barriers to learning as provision grows. This will help to ensure that all assessors know about any adjustments that apprentices need.

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All members of the training team hold teaching qualifications that include content about support strategies for apprentices with SEND. Leaders plan to explore further in-depth courses about SEND so they can strengthen this expertise in the team.

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Curriculum, teaching and training (Significant progress)

Leaders have worked with stakeholders, including the national examining board for dental nurses, to create a well-designed curriculum. Course content is logically sequenced. Apprentices acquire in-depth knowledge of safe practice before they study clinical skills. Monitoring inspection report: Dr Elaine Anne Mustoe 25 and 26 March 2026

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Leaders have developed high-quality online teaching materials including narrated video lessons, labelled images and workbooks. Apprentices gain a firm grasp of complex topics.

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Apprentices undertake tests following each lesson that provide an initial check of their understanding before they progress onto new subjects.

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Assessors and mentors provide effective clinical instruction that prepares apprentices to be regulation-ready practitioners. Assessors mark apprentices’ coursework accurately and provide constructive feedback.

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Assessors and employers carefully align on- and off-the-job training. Leaders use assignments, performance tasks and witness statements so apprentices can apply new learning in their workplaces.

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Apprentices become skilled to use technical equipment, maintain high-infection control standards and undertake clinical responsibilities independently.

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Apprentices are several months away from final assessments. Nevertheless, helpful revision aids, including practise scenarios and mock assessments, are available.

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A very small number of apprentices study English and mathematics as part of their course. They access useful online topic lessons and self-marking activities. However, further individual support would more rapidly develop apprentices’ confidence and skills.

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Safeguarding arrangements (Reasonable progress)

Leaders have appointed senior staff as safeguarding leads. Every member of staff completes formal safeguarding training and relevant updates in team meetings. Safeguarding leads are due to attend further advanced training in the coming weeks.

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Safeguarding arrangements (Reasonable progress)

Leaders follow safer recruitment practices including enhanced disclosure and barring service checks.

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Safeguarding arrangements (Reasonable progress)

Safeguarding policies and procedures are comprehensive and appropriate. Leaders promote the ‘notice, check, share’ approach. They have set up a dedicated email for staff and apprentices to report any concerns. Leaders have links with external agencies, such as the local authority safeguarding boards. There have been no safeguarding concerns to date. Leaders, nevertheless, have a suitable recording log which will detail actions taken.

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Safeguarding arrangements (Reasonable progress)

Apprentices learn about safeguarding in induction and receive a handbook which contains summary information. They feel safe and well supported. They understand how to report concerns to safeguarding leads.

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Safeguarding arrangements (Reasonable progress)

Leaders understand well their responsibilities in relation to the ‘Prevent’ duty. Staff undertake training in Prevent awareness. Leaders have developed a comprehensive risk assessment. This assessment includes leaders’ intent to strengthen their links with regional Prevent officers. Monitoring inspection report: Dr Elaine Anne Mustoe 25 and 26 March 2026

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Leaders recognise that they need to build into the curriculum age-appropriate content about topics including how to stay safe online and healthy relationships.

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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.

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About this inspection

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.

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About this inspection

Dr Elaine Anne Mustoe is an independent learning provider of apprenticeship training. Leaders offer the level 3 in dental nursing. At the time of inspection, there were 26 apprentices. Most apprentices have started their studies very recently. Almost all apprentices were aged 18 and over.

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needs funding at time of inspection

Monitoring inspection report: Dr Elaine Anne Mustoe 25 and 26 March 2026

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