Creating Tomorrow College

Overview

Creating Tomorrow College is an independent specialist college for learners over 18 with special educational needs and disabilities. The inspection found that leaders have a "very clear and ambitious vision" to prepare learners for adulthood and work, resulting in an "Outstanding" overall effectiveness. The college delivers a highly individualised curriculum that enables learners to gain the skills and confidence needed for sustained employment.

Strengths

• Learners demonstrate "excellent attendance and punctuality" and quickly develop the "professional behaviours that employers expect of them."
• Staff create a "calm and professional learning environment," using strategies to keep learners on task and linking activities to their career aspirations.
• The curriculum is closely aligned with employer needs, with leaders "skilfully support[ing] and educat[ing] employers about neurodiversity."
• Learners benefit from "highly effective individualised personal development programmes" that address vulnerabilities and promote safety.
• There is a "very high proportion of learners progressing into paid employment," supported by independent career advice and diverse work placements.

Areas to improve

• The report notes that leaders previously identified that tutors’ marking was "not specific enough," but states that training has resulted in a "significant improvement" and is already having a positive impact. No further significant areas for improvement are listed.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."