College Group’s Accommodation and Homestay Provision Rated Outstanding by Ofsted

Loughborough College Group’s residential accommodation and homestay provision has been rated ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted following a new report. 

The College Group was praised “for the exceptional care, support, and outcomes provided to students and apprentices” across the organisation’s three main campuses at Brooksby College near Melton Mowbray; Loughborough College; and Stephenson College in Coalville.

Inspectors visited the College Group’s two dedicated residential facilities at Brooksby College and Loughborough College, alongside the organisation’s homestay initiative, and highlighted the “strong safeguarding culture, outstanding residential experiences, and excellent academic achievement.”

The Ofsted Social Care Common Inspection was carried out across three days at The Gables, on Epinal Way in Loughborough, the Group’s 850-acre Brooksby College site, and the organisation’s trusted homestay service, which supports a diverse range of degree-level students and Apprentices in a communal and culturally immersive environment. 

In the newly released report, Ofsted said Loughborough College Group achieved Outstanding results across three key areas: Overall experiences and progress of young people; how well young people are helped and protected, and the effectiveness of leaders and managers. 

Corrie Harris, CEO at Loughborough College Group said: “We are delighted that our accommodation and homestay provision has been rated Outstanding. Our dedicated accommodation at Loughborough and Brooksby, alongside our homestay offer are invaluable to the success of our students and Apprentices. The staff who work as part of these teams are tireless in their dedication to our students, supporting not only their academic achievements, but their mental health and wellbeing.” 

The Gables, based at Loughborough College supports students under 18, with a focus on those participating in the College’s Sports and NFL Academy provisions. Brooksby College’s accommodation offers a chance for students to get the most from College life, aimed at students on a range of courses. The organisation’s homestay network looks after degree-level students and Apprentices, covering Loughborough, Brooksby, Coalville, and Melton Mowbray.