SIMIAN, a renowned name in the scaffolding and broader construction industry, has once again demonstrated its unwavering commitment to excellence by achieving a ‘Good’ grading from Ofsted for its apprenticeship programs.
This prestigious recognition follows a rigorous four-day inspection conducted in early April across SIMIAN’s Warrington and London centres.
Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills plays a crucial role in upholding educational standards in the United Kingdom. Their assessment of SIMIAN’s scaffolding and roofing apprenticeships underscores the organisation’s dedication to nurturing the next generation of skilled construction professionals.
The ‘Good’ grading is a testament to the tireless efforts of the entire SIMIAN team, who have worked diligently to implement improvements since the previous Ofsted inspection in 2022.
Simon Hughes, SIMIAN’s Managing Director, expressed his pride in the team’s accomplishment, stating, “The fact that we have been recognised as a ‘good’ apprenticeship provider bears testimony to the efforts and professionalism of the team, and it is an achievement of which they should all be proud.”
The Ofsted report highlights several key strengths of SIMIAN’s apprenticeship programs. Inspectors noted that apprentices “quickly learn and practice new skills safely and competently” and tutors ” skillfully support apprentices.” The report also praised the “highly effective” planning and coordination of on-and-off-the-job training.
Jackie Thomason, SIMIAN’s Commercial Director, attributed this success to years of hard work, determination, and a willingness to learn and develop. She emphasised the strong relationships SIMIAN has fostered with employers and other industry stakeholders, stating that the feedback received from these groups was “in many cases, simply breathtaking, and a source of enormous pride for everyone at SIMIAN.”
This latest achievement solidifies SIMIAN’s position as a leading provider of scaffolding apprenticeships in the UK. The organisation is already implementing further improvements as it continues to address the challenges independent training providers face.
With this ‘Good’ grading from Ofsted, SIMIAN is poised to continue making a significant contribution to the construction industry by equipping apprentices with the skills and knowledge needed to thrive in their scaffolding careers.
