LearnTech is the trading name of Technical Professionals Limited, the name under which our official LearnTech Ofsted report is published. When you search for LearnTech Ofsted Report, you’ll find it listed under Technical Professionals Limited – the same team, the same high standards and the same commitment to excellence in tech education.

Ofsted, the Office for Standards in Education, Children’s Services and Skills, is the government body that inspects and regulates services providing education and skills for learners of all ages. That includes independent training providers like us at LearnTech.

With their mission to ‘improve lives by raising standards in education,’ Ofsted inspections play a crucial role in ensuring quality and accountability in apprenticeship and vocational training. For us, inspections are also a time to celebrate our learners, reflect, improve and grow.

2025 has brought changes to how Ofsted inspections are carried out and we welcome that! We’re excited by any opportunity to show how our learners thrive in a modern, digital-first learning environment.

As an independent training provider, LearnTech (Technical Professionals Limited) is agile, focused and fast-moving. We can act quickly on feedback from learners, employers, industry experts and of course, Ofsted inspectors.

This flexibility allows us to adapt swiftly and continuously improve our provision, whether that’s refining the way we deliver apprenticeship programmes or tailoring training sessions to employer needs.

At LearnTech, we welcome Ofsted inspections as an opportunity to highlight the quality of our education, the experiences of our learners and the valuable feedback we receive. We approach inspections with openness and see them as a chance to identify areas for growth, while demonstrating our ongoing commitment to continuous improvement.

Our culture encourages shared responsibility and collective ownership, making every inspection a collaborative moment to proudly showcase what we’re passionate about – teaching tech!

As we’re a remote working organisation, most inspections take place near our Manchester HQ. Senior leaders attend in person, whilst our wider team continues with business as usual. If inspectors want to attend any training sessions, they’re always accompanied by at least two LearnTech team members to ensure everyone feels supported.

We understand Ofsted inspections can be stressful. That’s why LearnTech has taken a proactive approach to staff and learner wellbeing, by embedding processes and systems that reduce the mental load of inspections. This includes standardised quality processes, clear operations and solid information systems, all designed to make inspections and audits smoother and less stressful.

As part of our wider commitment to staff and learner wellbeing, we’re also a Mindful Employer, promoting a supportive, inclusive approach to mental health in the workplace. Beyond processes, we care about people. Our team benefits from a 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, trained mental health first aiders and access to professional counselling.

Our message is simple – you’re never alone.

Behind every inspection is a team of passionate professionals committed to excellence and this includes…

• Katie Fowler, Director of Education, has led two LearnTech Ofsted inspections (2019, 2021) as our Quality Nominee.
• Chris Brown, Head of Operations and Quality, has supported both inspections and serves as our Shadow Nominee.

Collectively, our team brings experience from over 75 Ofsted inspections across different frameworks and provision types. This depth of experience allows us to approach every visit with confidence.

At LearnTech (Technical Professionals Limited), we see Ofsted not as a hurdle, but a milestone. Since 2021, we’ve grown stronger, more consistent and more innovative. Our learners are better supported. Our staff are better prepared. Our employer partners are better informed, and our courses are better aligned with the real world despite the rapid development in the digital and AI arena.

We look forward to our next inspection – we’re ready to showcase the incredible achievements of our learners, our staff and our partners.

Q: Is LearnTech listed on Ofsted?
A: Yes! LearnTech is the trading name of Technical Professionals Limited. You can find the official LearnTech Ofsted report under this name –  view LearnTech Ofsted report here.

Q: When was LearnTech last inspected by Ofsted?
A: We were last inspected in October 2021 and received a ‘Good’ rating in all areas.

Q: What improvements have LearnTech made since the last inspection?
A: Since 2021, we’ve upscaled and improved leadership, SEND support, curriculum innovation and driven ongoing improvement with the support of our LearnTech Ofsted consultant. We’ve included relevant accredited AI and Data qualifications in our apprenticeships free of charge and continued to improve pass rates from 94.3% in 2021 to 99.5% in 2026.

Q: What makes LearnTech unique as a provider?
A: We’re a fully remote tech training provider with over 75 inspections’ worth of experience across our team, and a firm commitment to learner wellbeing. We prioritise quality of education over commercial gain to provide the highest ROI for employers and quality of education for our learners.