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Arden University receives Good Ofsted rating
Arden University, which offers a range of apprenticeships and other qualifications in business and management, has been rated Good in its most recent inspection.
The 2024 report highlighted how Arden University “apprentices display positive attitudes to their learning” and that tutors and coaches “create calm and inclusive environments when teaching online classes, which enables apprentices to learn effectively.”
Arden University was described as having “curriculums which target gaps in leadership and management skills” and was recognised for using teaching strategies effectively “to help apprentices know and remember more throughout their course.”
Steven Hurst, director of corporate learning at Arden University, said: “The corporate partnership team at Arden University is driven, determined and committed to providing learners with the knowledge and confidence they need to achieve their aspired career goals.”
He added: “We’ve worked hard to ensure that we’re not only offering our apprentices the know-how to thrive in the ever-changing and developing economic market, but also providing support to businesses to ensure their staff are prepared.
“We will continue to put in efforts to ensure that our programmes remain highly effective and prepare our apprentices for the ever changing world of work.”
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