Thrilled to Share Our Ofsted Achievement

We’re proud to share that The Academy of Leadership & Management has been rated ‘Good’ in all areas by Ofsted.

The ‘Good’ rating has been achieved across the board including: education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, and apprenticeships. The Ofsted inspectors praised our motivated learners, respectful learning culture, and high-quality work. The report highlighted that many of our apprentices are securing promotions, delivering strategic projects, and gaining valuable professional accreditations.

“Apprentices develop confidence as a direct result of their learning.”

The report also stated that our expert tutors and c

“We were all delighted to receive this endorsement from Ofsted in July and we were even more delighted when our first two Senior Leader Level 7 apprentices to complete achieved ‘Distinction’ grades a couple of weeks later! Mike Stapleton-Chambers, Halton Borough Council Council and Dean Mansell, Whale Tankers Ltd both achieved the highest accolade. More power to their elbow”.

John Patterson, Managing Director, Academy of Leadership and Management.

This was our first ever Ofsted Report and we’d like to thank our learners, staff, and partners for making this achievement possible.

Reasons Why We’re Rated ‘Good’ in Every Area

1. Overall rating: Good in all areas: education, behaviour, personal development, leadership, management, and apprenticeships.

2. Learner experience: Positive, motivated, respectful learning culture; high attendance and punctuality; high-quality work.

3. Real-world impact: Apprentices secure promotions, new roles, and deliver strategic projects for employers.

4. Professional development: Access to guest speakers, masterclasses, extra qualifications, and professional accreditation.

5. Teaching quality: Highly qualified, experienced tutors and coaches, many with master’s degrees and specialist credentials.

6. Strong employer links: Apprenticeships co-designed with industry to meet skills needs and drive complex organisational change.

7. Safe learning: Apprentices feel safe, know how to report concerns, and receive safeguarding training.

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Our Apprenticeship Academy

Our Ofsted success is rooted in our vision for our Academy of Apprenticeships which is excellence for all and at all levels. We work closely with all of our apprentices and employers to ensure that the curriculum we deliver is uniquely tailored to their bespoke needs and requirements of the organisation.

Visit our dedicated Apprenticeship Academy page and discover the range of courses on offer and some helpful pointers to support apprenticeships in your organisation.

Find Out More about our Academy of Apprenticeships

Times Running out for Apprenticeship Levy Funding

On 27 May, the government announced major changes to the apprenticeship levy, coming into effect on 1 January 2026 for apprenticeship programmes in England, UK.

From the 1 January 2026, Level 7 apprenticeships will only be government-funded for:

• Young people aged: 16–21

• Under 25: for care leavers and those with EHCP

For anyone who has already started on our Senior Leader Level 7 apprenticeships before 1 January 2026, the funding is secure. Now’s a good time to explore your options.

Get in touch today.