Nelson and Colne College Group was formed in December 2018 following a merger between Nelson and Colne College and Accrington and Rossendale College. The college consists of two main sites in Lancashire. Nelson and Colne College is the largest and most learners at this site are aged 16 to 18. Accrington and Rossendale College provides training to adults and 16- to 18-year-old learners. Over two thirds of adult learners study in community venues at Lancashire Adult Learning. Nelson and Colne College Group offers sixth form provision, adult learning, apprenticeships, and programmes for learners who have high needs. At the time of the inspection, the college provided education programmes for 2,265 young people who study A levels, and vocational programmes from entry level to level 3. Over half of the 2,567 adult learners study English, mathematics, and English for speakers of other languages (ESOL). Most of the college’s 796 apprentices are on standardsbased apprenticeships. Most study in health and care or construction. The college subcontracts to three providers who provide training for 61 learners and apprentices. There are 93 learners for whom the college receives high-needs funding. The college offers courses in most subject areas.