Chelmsford College Case Study

Learners at Chelmsford College say that they prefer studying mandatory topics using National Talent Academy over traditional tutorials.
Mar 26

Programme Overview

Mandatory topics like consent, British values and online safety need to be covered, but Chelmsford College wanted their Education and Early Years learners genuinely engaged with this content, not just sitting through it. Through NTA's delivery method, which uses short videos, engaging activities and short quizzes, learners stay engaged with the content. 

The cohort completed Thinking for Yourself: Building Your Future– the NTA's 6 GLH Mandatory Unit– online and at their own pace, alongside their main T-Level studies.

The results speak for themselves.

  • 100% preferred this unit over normal tutorial lessons.
  • 100% agreed the unit treats learners like adults.
  • 100% said it was more relevant to their life than standard tutorials.
  • 92% said it helped them recognise extreme statements online.
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"We're planning to cover off all the mandatory requirements during induction next year."
Rebecca Leech, Director of Learner Experience and Essential Skills, Chelmsford College

Ava & Tilly

Ava and Tilly are 16- and 17-year-olds studying T Level Childcare and Education. They expected dry, heavy content — but were pleasantly surprised. What stayed with them most was the consent unit and how the course connected to situations they actually face.
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The videos were short, so it was easy to understand and process the information. The information really stayed with me due to watching lots of videos and completing activities
— Ava B., T Level Childcare and Education Learner

Built to hold attention

The unit is designed around short videos, quizzes and real-life scenario activities, not lengthy written content. Learners in this cohort specifically praised the variety: ordering statements, multiple choice and the red flag/green flag quiz format. They loved that the shorter video format made it easier to process and remember the content. Crucially, the self-paced model means learners can dip in and out– completing a section, stepping away, and returning without losing momentum.

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Isabelle & Libby

Isabelle and Libby are in the same cohort. They'd done plenty of units before this one and expected more of the same. Instead they found content that felt genuinely relevant to their age, with the flexibility to work through it at their own pace without the pressure of having to discuss sensitive topics in front of a class.
You almost don't feel like you're in a lesson! You can do a little burst of it, do the quiz, and come back another day. It's very informative, and I think everyone should have access to it.
— Libby S., Education and Early Years Learner

What Stayed With Them

Consent, particularly in the context of flirting and relationships, was the standout topic. Learners said it covers ground that standard tutorials rarely touch. National Talent Academy's 'red flag/green flag' framework for recognising healthy and unhealthy behaviour was the most frequently cited takeaway: practical, memorable, and directly relevant to their lives.

Because it’s self-paced, I could revisit sensitive topics without the embarrassment of asking a question in class.
— Libby S., Education and Early Years Learner

For Tutors

  • 20-minute tutor onboarding module.
  • Self-paced, online delivery – compatible with PC, tablet, or mobile.
  • 75% pass threshold – rigour built in, without the marking burden.
  • Automatic evidence trail – completion reports for each group; learner certificates.

For Colleges and Schools

  • Mandatory themes covered: Consent, Prevent, FBV, Online Safety, Wellbeing (with live updates).
  • Inspection-ready evidence is generated through assessed activities (75% threshold).
  • Designed for young adults: stimulus analysis, learner voice, ambitious goal-setting.
  • Consistent delivery at scale.

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