A student-centred approach – Kings London
09 Apr 2019
Kings London had its most recent Ofsted inspection in Spring 2018. The inspection reports highlighted the college’s many strengths and student-centred ethos.
The college offers a mature yet supportive learning community, providing the perfect bridge between school and the country’s leading universities. Ofsted’s independent feedback helps the college to ensure it maintains consistently high standards of support for student welfare, personal development and continued exceptional learning and progression outcomes for its pupils.
At Kings, a personalised learning approach is central, delivered through very small classes (4 -10 students per class). Learning is contextualised to ensure students gain both detailed subject knowledge and transferable skills. The inspectors noted:
“Teachers have excellent subject knowledge and clearly understand the requirements of the courses they are teaching. They plan activities using carefully chosen topics which will engage students and enable them to make good progress. For example, in an economics lesson, when discussing inflation, and in a law lesson, when students were being introduced to contract law, the examples used were ones to which students could immediately relate. The discussions contributed to highly effective learning.”
Dedicated and expert university counselling was another quality highlighted by Ofsted:
“Students were very positive about the quality of support they receive for their university applications. The advice and guidance undoubtedly helps them to choose the best courses and universities for their future. The preparation for the next stage of their education or employment is excellent.”
The Kings philosophy has always been inclusive and student-centred. It is built around mutual respect between staff and students, and also embraces a global perspective. A final word from Ofsted:
“The school’s work to promote pupils’ personal development and welfare is outstanding. Excellent relationships at all levels and a high degree of trust make the college a stimulating and pleasant place for everyone to work.”