Ofsted: Good Rating

We’re delighted that the MCFT Technical Academy has received a Good rating from Ofsted, a testament to the hard work of our Training and Learning teams, our Apprentices, and industry partners.

Our training academy was created to tackle the recruitment challenges facing the industry, with the sector facing a declining and aging workforce the facility aims to attract, nurture and develop the next generation of Catering and Refrigeration technicians. We aim to support the development of technicians, who understand the demands of the industry, while being provided training and experience in immersive real-world situations preparing them for the challenges they will face in the field.

The collaboration and dedication of our trainers, learning team, senior leadership, and apprentices were instrumental in showcasing the high standards of our programmes. This collective effort earned our rating that reflects the quality and commitment we bring to our apprenticeships. We’re excited for the future, continuing to lead the way in in-house Catering & Refrigeration training.

Our Apprentices are the Future of our Workforce – at MCFT we value every apprentice and the contribution we know they will make to our growing organisation. The inspectors could clearly see how valued our trainees are at all levels in the organisation and the pathways we offer to success in the future.

“Leaders make apprentices aware of their future career opportunities from the start of the apprenticeship. Leaders highly value their employees and, as such, offer career paths linked to pay and benefits for apprentices to aspire to.”

Apprentices give back to our community – We are passionate about supporting our local community groups. Our apprentices work hard to support with the repair and installation of preloved equipment for organisations in need. 

“Leaders provide opportunities for apprentices to support their local communities. Apprentices participate in social action projects to repair, service and install donated appliances in community group kitchen facilities”.

Our Training creates impact in the Workplace – our Trainers at MCFT deliver a good level of teaching, learning and assessment that ensures our apprentices are fully supported and prepared for the workplace. 

“Trainers use their in-depth specialist knowledge to skilfully help apprentices become effective engineers. Trainers relate their teaching closely to what the apprentices will encounter at work. Staff support apprentices effectively to develop knowledge, skills and behaviours on and off the job. Apprentices produce work to a high standard and demonstrate competencies required in the workplace”

Our Ofsted rating reflects our commitment to delivering top-quality training that leads to exceptional customer outcomes and long-term fulfilling careers for our Catering and Refrigeration apprentices. We’re proud to be growing as both a company and a training provider. Welcoming more trainee/ apprentice technicians each year, with larger facilities on the horizon, which will enable us to continue supporting the next generation to join the industry, provide our high level of training and support continual demand for our world-class services. Thank you to everyone who helped make this possible—together, we’re setting the bar for Catering and Refrigeration training.

If you are interested in learning a new trade at our Academy where you will can earn-as-you-learn with loads of benefits, in a supported environment where you will gain the skills you need to prepare you for the workplace. You can register to attend our next assessment day by submitting your CV and cover letter here – https://grnh.se/f2501542teu