MID Cheshire College has expressed its delight at the findings of a quality review.

The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) has confirmed the quality and standards of provision at the college following its review in February.

“A team of QAA reviewers visited the college and judged that its academic standards, the quality and enhancement of its student learning opportunities and the quality of information about its learning opportunities all meet UK expectations,” said an agency spokesman.

“The review identified good practice in the interview observations process, which is conducted by specially-qualified staff and secures a consistent and high-quality student admissions experience.

“The review made several recommendations for improvements, including making all external examiner reports consistently available to students and formalising the relationship between the key committees responsible for ensuring effective review and enhancement of the provision takes place.

“Among other recommendations, the review report also highlights the need for the college to strengthen its framework for overseeing the quality of work-based learning opportunities.”

Karen Rough, director of quality and learning at the college, said: “We were delighted with the number of extremely positive findings in the report.

“This rigorous assessment of our higher education offer, and the subsequent findings, demonstrate the commitment of the staff and students currently on programme with us. I am exceptionally proud of these achievements.”

A successful review means the college can display the QAA Review Graphic, indicating to UK and international students that it meets national requirements for standards and quality.