Rebecca Gater was already preparing for two of the biggest tests of her professional life when the phone rang. It was 2022, and Solihull College & University Centre’s vice principal for curriculum and quality had a gruelling two-day interview approaching for the top job. She was also preparing to defend years of doctoral research in her viva examination. Then came the call from Ofsted. The college was about to undergo its first inspection since merging with Stratford-upon-Avon College four years earlier. Gater was its nominee. Become a member for unlimited access to FE Week Our members enjoy early access to exclusive content and in-depth articles before anyone else. Get expert journalism on FE and skills, experience fewer ads, and unlock a growing range of member benefits. subscribe If you have an account, please login. Sign in