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. At the time of the inspection, there were 2,301 young people aged 16 to 18 years on education programmes for young people. Learners were enrolled on a range of academic and vocational courses, including T Levels, from entry level to level 4 in most subject areas. Over half of young people study courses at level 3. The college received funding for 122 learners with high needs. There were 3,421 adult learners enrolled on courses from entry level to level 6. Most adults were enrolled on English for speakers of other languages (ESOL) and tailored learning programmes. There were 512 apprentices studying on apprenticeships from level 2 to level 4. Most education programmes for young people are offered at the sixth form centre at the Nelson and Colne College site. The sixth form centre offers A-level and vocational courses in a broad range of subjects. This site also offers part-time adult learning courses, including access to higher education, ESOL, English and mathematics. Apprentices attend off-the-job training sessions at the sixth form centre. Most learners who receive funding for high needs study across a range of courses that are tailored to meet their individual needs, including supported internships and the steps to success programme. Vocational qualifications for young people are offered at the Accrington and Rossendale College site. These include construction and motor vehicle industry trades. Adult learning courses at this site include English, mathematics, ESOL and a range of courses such as hair and beauty, railway maintenance and access to higher education. Apprentices attend off-the-job training sessions at this site. A few learners who receive funding for high needs study at the Accrington and Rossendale College site. Lancashire Adult Learning offers a wide range of courses including some that lead to qualifications. Courses are mainly offered at community venues across Lancashire. Courses include caring for children and young people, horticulture, supporting work in schools and colleges and essential digital skills. The college group works with three subcontractors, Lancashire Combined Fire Authority, North Lancs Training Group Ltd and Learning Curve Group Limited. Subcontractors offer specialised courses for young people and adults, including employability courses.