Estu secures seven ‘Strong’ Ofsted ratings

Estu, Grant Thornton UK’s specialist apprenticeship training partner, has received seven ‘strong judgements’ under Ofsted’s renewed inspection framework.

The independent learning provider received strong judgements in seven of the eight graded areas, with an Expected rating in the eighth. 

Estu works with Grant Thornton’s Centre for Innovation & Change, which supports organisations with change and transformation training.

The centre is funded through the Growth and Skills Levy and provides work-based training for managers and senior leaders.

Ruth Walsh, talent solutions partner at Grant Thornton UK, said: “This is a brilliant achievement, and one that reflects the calibre we saw in Estu from the outset. 

“It’s precisely this quality that led us to build the Centre for Innovation & Change in partnership with them. 

“Independent recognition gives our clients further confidence that the capability we’re helping them build is grounded in genuine excellence.”

Simon Littlewood, chief executive at Estu, said: “This result gives employers, learners and our partners powerful independent assurance about the impact of the approach we bring to skills development.