Adult learning service praised for ‘greatly improving lives’

Inspectors have praised Adult Learning Services in Cumbria.

An Ofsted inspection carried out in June rated two areas of the service as ‘outstanding’, with all other areas ‘good’. The overall effectiveness rating was ‘good’.

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Ofsted Report: 

The overall outcome of the inspection on 17 June 2025 was: Good

Quality of education:

Good

Behaviour and attitudes:

Outstanding

Personal development:

Outstanding

Leadership and management:

Good

Adult learning programmes:

Good

Provision for learners with high needs:

Good