Portland College, which creates meaningful opportunities for young disabled people, has been rated good in an inspection report by Ofsted.

College principal Dr Mark Dale said the report showed the college was making strong progress since it was last inspected in 2014.

“The lead inspector praised many aspects of our work with learners, who feel safe and confident at college.”

The inspector drew attention to the considerable work the college carries out in safeguarding, the Government’s PREVENT agenda — a nationwide anti-radicalisation programme —and promoting fundamental British values.

Dr Dale added: “The college’s expertise in assessing the needs of learners with complex disabilities was highlighted.

“The skill of staff in managing challenging behaviour, supporting the needs of learners and providing the majority of learning activities to a good or better standard were all highlighted.

“We are working hard to build on this success by encouraging more employers to give young disabled people the chance to show what they can achieve in the workplace.”

Chairman of governors Tim Richmond OBE, said: “We have supported senior managers to invest in the training and development of our hard-working staff and the success of that approach is highlighted in the report.”