Inspection Report Isle of Wight
14 to 19 Area Inspection

“The Learning and Skills Act 2000, as amended by the Education Act 2002, gives Her Majesty’s Chief Inspector (HMCI) of Schools the power, working with the Adult Learning Inspectorate (ALI), to inspect the provision of 14 to 19 education and training in an area. The Area Inspection Framework sets out the principles that apply to the inspections of the provision of non-higher education (HE) and training made by the Learning and Skills Council (LSC), local education authorities (LEAs) and their partners within an area. This inspection was carried out under section 65 of the Learning and Skills Act by the Office for Standards in Education (Ofsted) and the ALI.

This inspection covered the area of the Isle of Wight. Inspectors analysed statistical and documentary evidence, considered the views of providers and of learners, and interviewed: officers of the local LSC, LEA, Connexions and local learning partnerships; senior staff in schools, colleges, and training providers; elected members of the council; governors, parents and young people. Inspectors visited schools, colleges and training providers to evaluate the quality of provision for learners aged 14 to 19. Inspectors also took account of the evidence and findings of previous inspections of training providers, schools and colleges in the area.”