A regional motor group鈥檚 apprenticeship scheme has been described as a 鈥減owerful example to other further education providers鈥 by a government minister.
Stoneacre launched its academy in 2017 to develop young talent, and a first Ofsted inspection has seen it graded as outstanding.
It obtained the top level in all categories in the maiden assessment, with inspectors visiting the Thorne-based training site in July.
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Skills Minister Alex Burghart MP has written to congratulate the team.
He said the outstanding result 鈥渘ot only provides recognition for the work and commitment to improving outcomes for learners, but will also act as a powerful example to other further education providers.
鈥淚 firmly believe that excellence in further education is vital to help young people and adults achieve their potential. It strengthens local communities and supports employers to achieve growth, by improving workforce skills and the job prospects of the people you train. It is through your organisation and others like you that Britain can equip people with the skills they need to succeed in life.鈥
A high level of support and care and the ability to advance were attributes credited to making the apprenticeships valued by those undertaking them, with strong motivation to participate actively underlined.
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Group academy manager Claire Perkins said: 鈥淚t was a rewarding feeling when Ofsted rang our apprentices to give them great feedback, then rang their managers to congratulate them on the success of their managerial skills.
鈥淚 am so proud of all our apprentices, employers and my team for the huge role they played in our Ofsted report.鈥
Excellent communication, team-working and customer service skills were highlighted. With the work of the academy鈥檚 tutors in providing light-vehicle technician apprentices with valuable specialist training also noted. Skills in both electric and hybrid vehicle servicing and maintenance are fostered 鈥渇urther equipping apprentices with the ability to work in the fast-changing automotive industry鈥.
Stoneacre鈥檚 managing director, Shaun Foweather, said: 鈥淚 am exceptionally proud of what the academy and Claire has achieved. The academy strives to be industry-leading, even through difficult times such as the pandemic. The staff have redeveloped and built the academy to ensure our apprentices continue to receive fantastic training.
鈥淲e know that today鈥檚 apprentices are our future managers. We鈥檙e investing in our future as much as theirs. Our apprentices are bright, vibrant and best placed to change our business from a different perspective.鈥
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