Estyn report on Learner Behaviour in Further Education Colleges: recommendations for further education colleges and Medr

Statement from Medr:

We welcome the Estyn report on learner behaviour in further education colleges, including its exploration of positive and negative behaviours, and the processes colleges have in place. We recognise the importance of supporting FE colleges to build upon good practice, and to support the development of a cohesive approach to behaviour management.

As outlined in our Strategic Plan 2025-2030, we will work with further education colleges to enable staff and learners to have a positive, productive and inclusive learning environment where all staff and learners feel valued and supported. As part of this work, we will work collaboratively with the colleges to take account of the report’s recommendations for colleges.

The report makes a recommendation (R8) in relation to our funding approach. We committed in our Strategic Plan to consulting on our funding system. Evidence-based reports, such as this, will be considered in the development of our funding approaches, and will inform the decisions we make.