Falmouth University - Ofsted Report, Parent Reviews (2025)
Falmouth University
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Falmouth University
- 16 Plus (Sixth Form)
- Falmouth TR11 4RH
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| Outcomes for learners | Good |
| Quality of teaching, learning and assessment | Good |
| Effectiveness of leadership and management | Good |
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University Application Support: Students are well-prepared for higher education with many progressing to prestigious universities.
Alumni Networks/Career Fairs: Futures sessions with ex-Falmouth alumni provide insights into creative practice.
Policies and Procedures: Managers and governors have been slow in revising and updating safeguarding policies.
Training of Safeguarding Leads: There has been insufficient training for staff and governors on safeguarding issues.
Work Experience/Internships: Students receive opportunities to present their research and critique their work, aiding interview preparation.
Academic Performance: The vast majority complete the course successfully with above average merit and distinction grades.
Behaviour and Attitudes: Students enjoy their work and develop confidence and resilience through good teaching.
Support for Pupils Falling Behind: Not all tutors identify specific actions to help students improve further.
Teacher Engagement: Tutors plan effective activities and encourage exploratory and experimental creative practice.
Impact of Teaching on Progress: Good teaching ensures students achieve well; however, feedback on weaker aspects needs improvement.
Strengths/Challenges: Some tutors do not provide clear critical evaluation or specific improvement actions.
Assessment of Teaching Quality: Insufficient scrutiny to assess overall quality of teaching, learning, and assessment.
STEM Facilities: Good specialist technical resources and access to facilities used by undergraduates.
Study Areas/Libraries: Excellent specialist art and design library and research resource.
School Culture and Ethos: Strong ethos centered on exploratory and experimental creative practice.
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Falmouth University is a 16 Plus (Sixth Form), Co-Ed college located in Cornwall County, South West.
from age 16-99 yr.
This school rated Good by recent Ofsted inspection.
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Holidays & terms
Holidays 2024/25
| Holidays | Date |
|---|---|
| Autumn Half Term Holidays | 28th Oct 2024 - 1st Nov 2024 |
| Winter Holidays | 23rd Dec 2024 - 3rd Jan 2025 |
| Spring Half Term Holidays | 17th Feb 2025 - 21st Feb 2025 |
| Spring Holidays | 7th Apr 2025 - 21st Apr 2025 |
| Summer Half Term Holidays | 26th May 2025 - 30th May 2025 |
| Summer Holidays | 24th Jul 2025 - 29th Aug 2025 |
Terms Dates 2024/25
| Terms | Dates |
|---|---|
| Autumn Term | 3rd Sep 2024 - 27th Oct 2024 |
| Autumn Term-2 | 2nd Nov 2024 - 22nd Dec 2024 |
| Spring Term | 4th Jan 2025 - 16th Feb 2025 |
| Spring Term-2 | 22nd Feb 2025 - 6th Apr 2025 |
| Summer Term | 22nd Apr 2025 - 25th May 2025 |
| Summer Term-2 | 31st May 2025 - 23rd Jul 2025 |
