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BBC News
12 hours ago
- BBC News
Burnley College 'misled' by 'inflating' qualification rates
Burney College has been criticised for "inflated" qualification achievement rates that "misled" people about their education watchdog Ofsted has now said the further education centre in Lancashire requires improvement after "inaccurate" records were submitted for students on level three vocational and A-level courses."This misled key stakeholders, such as learners, parents and the local community about how well learners achieved," its report College said it was "reviewing its practices" and confirmed the principal, Karen Buchanan, had resigned after being "suspended due to an ongoing investigation", but did not indicate what the investigation related to. 'Inaccurate data' The Ofsted report, following inspections in March and June, said: "Although governors bring extensive professional expertise to the board, they have limited experience of the further education and skills sector. "For too long, those responsible for leading and governing Burnley College did not question exceptionally high achievement rates or ensure that internal policies and processes were robust enough to manage the risk of inaccurate achievement data. "Very recently, some leaders and governors in the college proactively reported the issue to the Department for Education and the FE Commissioner."The college was rated good in five out of eight areas, outstanding for personal development and adult learning programmes and "requires improvement" for its leadership and management. In a statement, the college said it "continues to be committed to all learners and stakeholders in achieving their goals"."In relation to the issue of inaccurate individualised learner records... the college acknowledges Ofsted's findings and has already been reviewing its practices to ensure that anomalies are identified and investigated as quickly and effectively as possible and welcomes Ofsted's input on such steps," it said. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on BBC Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram and watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Students build gates to stop anti-social behaviour
Joinery students have been building wooden gates for homes on a town's housing estate as part of a police project to tackle anti-social behaviour. White wooden fences built by those learning the trade at Burnley College have been put up on the front porches of properties to deter people from gathering outside. PC Chris McKee of Lancashire Police said older homeowners on the estate, the location of which has not been revealed, had been concerned about young people "gathering, drinking and smoking" outside their homes and making them feel unsafe. He said the students efforts were a "great example of the local community coming together to tackle anti-social behaviour". PC McKee said the force was also stepping up patrols and working with the housing provider on the estate to install extra security. David Lord, head of construction and engineering at Burnley College, said the students were excited to be part of the project, which can be incorporated into the curriculum. He said it had been an "ideal opportunity for them to put their skills and knowledge into action and create something which will really make a difference to the lives of others". The project was funded by LANPAC, the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230. Lancashire Police On patrol with the anti-social behaviour squad 'Revellers are leaving sick all over our village' Shop closed over link to anti-social behaviour
BBC News
13-06-2025
- BBC News
Students build gates to stop anti-social behaviour on Burnley estate
Joinery students have been building wooden gates for homes on a town's housing estate as part of a police project to tackle anti-social wooden fences built by those learning the trade at Burnley College have been put up on the front porches of properties to deter people from gathering Chris McKee of Lancashire Police said older homeowners on the estate, the location of which has not been revealed, had been concerned about young people "gathering, drinking and smoking" outside their homes and making them feel said the students efforts were a "great example of the local community coming together to tackle anti-social behaviour". PC McKee said the force was also stepping up patrols and working with the housing provider on the estate to install extra security. David Lord, head of construction and engineering at Burnley College, said the students were excited to be part of the project, which can be incorporated into the curriculum. He said it had been an "ideal opportunity for them to put their skills and knowledge into action and create something which will really make a difference to the lives of others".The project was funded by LANPAC, the Lancashire Partnership Against Crime. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Lancashire on Sounds and follow BBC Lancashire on Facebook, X and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
