ATTFE College maintains its Inclusion Quality Mark (IQM) – Centre of Excellence status

The college’s award was achieved at the end of November when it was accredited by assessors from the IOM Centre of Excellence at Inclusion Quality Mark (UK) Ltd

During the time spent at the college various meetings and assessments were held with the likes of Principal, Liz Barrett OBE, DL, members of the senior leadership team, tutors, learners and parents.

Various documentation was also checked from IQM and of courses taking place, this included session visits as well.

Principal, Liz Barrett OBE, DL was delighted with the award and commented: “I am absolutely thrilled that ATTFE College have again been awarded the prestigious quality mark. It means a great deal that our provision is acknowledged in this way. #inthistogether.”

Parts of the assessor’s report refers to visits made and discussions that took place including the Neurodivergent Youth Club for College Programme of Study (POS) learners in the community, working partnerships with various partners and stakeholders including Young Carers Nottinghamshire and the Nottinghamshire Carers Association.

A visit to a local church where a Health and Nutrition session was taking place, a visit to a local Job Centre for an Employability session.

Time was also taken to focus on ongoing involvement with the new East Midlands Combined County Authority Inclusive Growth Strategy and ATTFE’s #InThisTogether2025 -StopThe Bleed initiative and how it’s going national and it’s successes to date.

The IQM Centre Assessor commented: "Reflecting on my day at ATTFE, I came away with a reminder of the power of positive community relationships and the potential impact that inclusive learning can have on the people that make up the communities around us."

"ATTFE has created an approach that places their learners central to decision making and one that shows a commitment to removing potential barriers to learning."

"ATTFE's approach is refreshing and worth celebrating. They have also taken their approach and placed it at the heart of the communities they serve."