We’re delighted to share the results of AssistKD’s latest Ofsted inspection, with our apprenticeship provision achieving a Strong standard under Ofsted’s new inspection framework.  

Ofsted has changed the way it assesses and reports on providers, replacing the previous overall grading system with a report-card approach that assesses different areas of provision individually.

Under the new framework, Strong standard means that provision is above the standard Ofsted expects. Expected standard means that a provider is meeting statutory and non-statutory as well as professional standards expected.

AssistKD achieved Strong standard across every area assessed within our apprenticeship provision:

• Achievement: Strong standard  
• Curriculum and teaching: Strong standard  
• Participation and development: Strong standard  

Ofsted also highlighted our strong safeguarding culture, where concerns are actively identified and managed and apprentices feel safe. In addition, Ofsted rated Inclusion and Leadership and Governance at expected standard.

The report highlights the progress our apprentices make, the expertise of our trainers and mentors and the impact apprenticeships have in the workplace and on future careers.

We’re incredibly proud of our apprentices and everyone across AssistKD who contributed to such a positive result.

AssistKD CEO, Jonathan Hunsley commented:

"The OFSTED inspection has confirmed  AssistKD as one of the very top independent training providers in the country – it's a testament to every single learner, employer and member of the AssistKD team."

Read more about our Ofsted result, how the new framework works and what inspectors said about AssistKD apprenticeships.