7 October 2024
Over 100 delegates from 50 Adult Education colleges nationwide, came together at Redbridge Institute of Adult Education, to hear what it takes to be an outstanding provider.
The recent Ofsted Inspection confirmed that Redbridge Institute remains outstanding. It is the only local authority adult education service in London to hold an outstanding grade, and one of two in England.
Redbridge Institute hosted an open house event for colleagues from across the sector, showcasing what it does best. Plenary sessions looked at the Institutes journey to outstanding and plans remaining there, and a series of workshops covered leadership & management, personal development, pedagogy and the future curriculum.
“It has been our pleasure to host so many adult education professionals from across the country. Sharing ideas with colleagues from other services is a really good way to continue to think about what further improvements we can make in our sector, as well as at Redbridge Institute. There was a great buzz, and you could feel the passion in the room for what we all do.” explains William Pickford, Principal.
Sindi Hearn, Programme Manager at London Borough of Waltham Forest commented “an excellent Open House event. The seminars were truly fantastic, from the warm welcome at the entrance to the strong presence of learner voices and the innovative learner pathways, it’s easy to see why Redbridge is so outstanding.”