A special needs college has been re-inspected by Ofsted. 

The education watchdog visited Horizon College in Royal Wootton Bassett in March to survey the current state of the education at the establishment. 

Inspectors liked what they saw, with the report highlighting that significant improvement had been made from the previous inspection in 2021, which saw the college rated 'requires improvement'. 

Now, after three years of hard work, the college is rated 'good' overall.

The college was considered 'good' in terms of its quality of education, behaviour and attitudes, leadership and management and provision for learners with high needs. 

It was also found to be 'outstanding' when it comes to personal development.

Inspectors said: “Learners enjoy attending Horizons College, where they are supported well by staff to have a wide range of learning experiences.

"As a result, learners develop new knowledge, skills and behaviours that prepare them well for employment and greater independence in their communities.

They were also able to see how “learners benefit from substantial opportunities that college offers to develop their interests through a wide range of enrichment opportunities”.

Reflecting on this, Ofsted noted that: “Learners benefit from well-being sessions at lunchtimes encourage learners to make use of quiet spaces, play games and interact with peers, run the radio station.

"Additionally, they take part in cooking competitions that are judged by industry experts and make art that is exhibited in local galleries. Visits to local shops, cafés and community venues develop learners’ confidence in pursuing their interests outside of college and prepare them well to access their communities"

They added: “Leaders have successfully created an adult college environment. This has supported the development of a new and ambitious curriculum, and subsequent positive impact on the learner experience, preparing learners well for progression to local work opportunities and builds learners’ confidence in accessing their communities."

Genti Mullaliu, principal at the college, said: "We are incredibly proud to have been rated 'good' with 'outstanding' features.

"I would like to say a huge thank you to all the learners who have demonstrated a great attitude to learning and have helped to re-energise the community at Horizons.

"A special thank you goes to all the staff who have demonstrated outstanding resilience and determination to improve the college and be a winning team.

"All have shown resilience and worked relentlessly to support our learners academically and pastorally and help them to shape their future.

"Finally, thank you to all parents and carers: your support is invaluable and very much appreciated.