Devon County Council Leader Julian Brazil has congratulated the University of Exeter for gaining an “exceptional” rating from Ofsted for its Degree Apprenticeships programme.
The University is the first skills provider in England to score so highly under Ofsted’s revised system. It achieved the highest grade for its Leadership and Governance, Achievement, and Participation and Development.
The University of Exeter and Devon County Council work together as partners through their Devon County Civic University Agreement.
The shared ambition through the agreement is to generate benefits for people and businesses across the county, with two of the main areas of focus being thriving futures for young people, and innovation and skills for a sustainable future.
Councillor Julian Brazil said Ofsted’s praise for the University highlights the importance of the collaboration between the University and County Council.
Ofsted hailed the “transformational” impact that Exeter’s Degree Apprenticeships are having upon apprentices and their employers, praising the way it has broken down barriers to learning, particularly for those from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The University of Exeter has taught Degree Apprenticeships for a decade and currently has 4,200 students enrolled. It has 22 programmes covering key strategic areas such as Digital and Data, Engineering and Mining, Healthcare, and Accounting and Finance, and ranges from Level 4 (Higher National Certificate/Certificate of Higher Education) to Level 7 (Master’s).

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