Ninety per cent of students happy with their further education

Ninety per cent of students are happy with their colleges or training provider and ninety-one per cent are happy with the quality of its teaching, according to a DfE survey.

The student satisfaction survey had over 300,000 respondents, and also revealed that 82 per cent of learners were likely to recommend their learning provider to friends or family.

Apprenticeships and Skills Minister Anne Milton said: “We want to improve the quality of education for everyone and I’m thrilled that today’s student satisfaction figures give the FE sector the recognition it deserves.

“Further education can bring amazing opportunities for learners. I’ve been fortunate to see first-hand how colleges and training providers across the country are changing the lives of people of all ages and from so many different backgrounds. It’s been a privilege to hear the personal stories of all those involved in Further Education. The passion and commitment of teachers and the life changing experiences of young people shine through.”

The figures come at the same time that further education colleges across the country have seen an increase in the number of good or outstanding ratings they have received from Ofsted.

The survey took place between October 2017 and May 2018, with a total of 341,627 learners taking part from an eligible population of 1,821,629, across 923 colleges and other training providers.

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