Newmarket based The British Racing School was today named as one of only 18 organisations in the country to be awarded a clean sweep of "outstanding" inspection grades for every aspect of its training by the Adult Learning Inspectorate, the government body responsible for the quality of education and training for adults and young people.

Speaking at the launch of his annual report for 2005-06 Chief Inspector, David Sherlock, said:

"This is a truly exceptional achievement. I am delighted to be able to name The British Racing School as one of the "best of the best". To be judged "grade one" in every category we inspect requires an extraordinary commitment to providing the very highest standards of training and education. Trainees can be confident that they will receive first-class support to reach their full potential. The whole team at The British Racing School should take great pride in what they have achieved - they are a model for other training providers to aspire to."

The ALI carried out nearly 500 inspections this year. The report lists 151 "outstanding achievers" - training providers who received the top two inspection grades for all aspects of their training. But only 18 received grade ones across the board.

The British Racing School is a centre of excellent committed to producing top quality training to the racing industry. Rory MacDonald, Chief Executive of The British Racing School, said: "The award is testament to the outstanding team here who are acutely aware of the need to constantly improve what we do and strive daily to better the excellent standards already achieved.

David Sherlock said:

"The ultimate aim of inspection is to improve quality standards and ensure young people and adults are getting the best possible education and training. This year we can celebrate a phenomenal improvement in the performance of the learning and skills sector. Learning provision for adults is better, more varied, more closely linked to achieving fulfilment in life and work and more inclusive of our people than ever before. That is the stuff of delight. It should give intense satisfaction to all who have contributed to its realisation, but most of all to the providers themselves."
The British Racing School has also recently been awarded Beacon Status by the Quality Improvement Agency which is the Government body responsible for improving standards in education and training. It is for organisations which have shown excellent standards in the provision of training and outstanding leadership and management.