Kirklees Together

Our Adult Learning Service has been awarded a ‘Good’ rating by Ofsted, recognising the service’s dedication to providing high-quality education and support to adult learners.

Inspectors noted the inclusive nature of Kirklees Adult Learning, which engages with socially and economically disadvantaged adults.

The report highlights the service’s high-quality courses, strong support for learners, and effective Skills Bootcamps that help adults gain employment in high-demand industries.

Key highlights from the report include:

• Defined strategy: To provide high-quality courses to meet the needs of individuals and communities in Kirklees. They engage effectively with appropriate delivery partners.
• Well-supported learners: The provider ensures that learners receive the support they need to access courses that help them develop skills, knowledge, and confidence to secure employment.
• Engagement with disadvantaged groups: The service effectively reaches socially and economically disadvantaged adults in Kirklees, improving their well-being and employability.
• Strong safeguarding measures: Learners feel safe, and staff are well-trained in identifying and addressing safeguarding concerns.
• Effective communication: The staff use an array of skills, apply their learning from training, and use resources to maximise the learner’s ability to express their feelings.

Kirklees’ Skills Bootcamps came in for particular praise, these are fast-track training courses in early education, construction, textiles, digital marketing, and leadership and management. The inspection found that the bootcamps successfully equip learners with job-ready skills, boosting employment prospects and supporting the local economy.

Cllr Amanda Pinnock, Cabinet Member for Education and Communities, said:

“This report acknowledges the dedication of our tutors, staff, and partners who work tirelessly to provide accessible and high-quality learning opportunities for people across Kirklees.

“We are especially proud of the role we play in supporting those who face the greatest barriers to learning and work and have over the years seen many learners transformed since their enrolment onto our programmes.”

More information about Kirklees Council Adult Learning Service and its programmes. Our Employment and Skills Service works together with our Learning and Early Support Service to facilitate our Adult Learning Kirklees offer.

Employment and Skills and Our Kirklees Futures plans

Our Kirklees Futures brings together the full range of education providers, plus wider partners, with the shared aim that learners of all ages are equipped with vital skills for life as set out in our Employment and Skills Plan 2022-2025  Follow the links for more information.