The University of Suffolk has been praised for its work with apprentices.
It was given a 'Good' Ofsted rating following the recent inspection of its apprenticeship provision with Inspectors concluding that apprentices benefitted from well-resourced, high-quality training facilities and support they received both academically and in the workplace after their visit to the Ipswich campus.
The report stated that "leaders have a strong and effective focus on driving towards quality improvement for apprenticeships.
"They place a high value on apprenticeships as part of the strategic plans for the University."
The university's relationship with employers was also highlighted as a strength with the report concluding that "leaders work closely and purposefully with employers to design an apprenticeship offer that meets local and regional skills needs very well".
Mohammad Dastbaz, vice-chancellor at the University of Suffolk (Image: Archant)
Professor Mohammad Dastbaz, deputy vice-chancellor at the university said: "We are pleased with the Ofsted inspection results which shows the university's strong commitment to its apprenticeship programmes and the learners experience with us.
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