20/05/2026
Do you know what makes a great educator? There has been much debate. All Drummond tutors are regularly observed and their inspection grades are consistently graded as outstanding! As the oldest training provider in the sector in the UK we are super proud of our team. You are in safe hands!! You can see an outstanding tutor grade here. These are national criteria for observations. Look for outstanding teacher grades when you join a school for any training. Can you spot descriptors below of tutors on courses you have taken.
Outstanding (1) All learners thrive as a result of the teaching and make exceptionally good progress. Lecturers’ high levels of expertise and evident interest in what they are teaching, and their careful planning based on thorough assessment, ensures that the work is very well pitched and suitably challenging for every learner. The methods and use of resources enthuse and extend learners, including those with additional learning needs.
Good
(2) Virtually all learners make good progress and show good attitudes to their work. The lecturers’ good subject knowledge lends confidence to their teaching styles. The level of challenge stretches without inhibiting. Based upon thorough and accurate assessment that informs learners how to improve, work is closely tailored to their different capabilities, so that all can succeed. Those with additional learning needs have work well-tailored to their needs based upon a good diagnosis. A good range of carefully chosen resources encourage independent learning.
Satisfactory (3) Most learners make the progress that should be expected of them and they enjoy their work and are motivated to do well. Lecturers have a secure knowledge of the curriculum and course requirements. The level of challenge is sufficient for groups of learners most of the time. The teaching methods, including opportunities for independent learning and the use of a range of resources encourage and engage them. Assessment is adequate for lecturers to monitor learners’ progress and plan their lessons, and learners know what to do to improve.
Unsatisfactory
(4) Learners generally, or particular groups of them, do not make adequate progress because the teaching is unsatisfactory. Learners do not enjoy their work. Lecturers’ knowledge of the curriculum and the course requirements are inadequate, and the level of challenge is often wrongly pitched. The methods used do not sufficiently engage and encourage the learners. Not enough independent learning takes place or learners are excessively passive. Assessment is not frequent or accurate enough to monitor learners’ progress, so lecturers do not have a clear enough understanding of learners’ needs. Learners do not know well enough how to improve.
