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The Source is celebrating the outcome of its recent inspection by the Adult Learning Inspectorate. The ALI assessment covered all aspects of the work based and work training programmes offered by The Source. Having completed the assessment during an intensive 4 day period in January '07, The Source was delighted to receive a Grade 2 result across all areas evaluated.

Among the comments in the final report were:
- "The atmosphere at The Source is welcoming, supportive and very learner centred".
- "Learners acquire significant personal and workplace skills. They show a real motivation to achieve their learning goals, and are more confident in their job as a result of completing their learning programmes. Employers report that learners demonstrate their improved confidence at work, especially in approaching and dealing with customers".

Achievement and Standards
- Particularly good individualised support for learners
- Particularly good development of participants' confidence and employability skills
- Highly motivated learners
- Significant enrichment activities available for participants

Facilities and Resources
- The Source has very good resources and accommodation
- Physical and equipment resources are very good and participants have immediate access to all that is available, including up-to-date computer equipment and internet use, and a well-stocked library.

Partnership working
- The Source has good community and partnership links.
- The Source has been active in providing learning programmes to give good support to local community development.

What Learners like:
- 'The Source is in a good location for public transport'
- ‘The fantastic library and drop-in facility'
- 'Assessors are patient and put you at ease, nothing is too much trouble for them'
- 'This training has helped me find out about my company'
- 'I can now pass on what I have learnt to other people'
- 'I can't believe assessors will visit me on my night shifts'

Key Strengths
- Good leadership and management
- Good achievement and standards
- Good quality processes
- Good community and partnership links.