Grow 19 LTD

Overview

Grow 19 LTD is an independent specialist college in Kent providing education for learners aged 18 to 25 with special educational needs and disabilities. The inspection judged overall effectiveness as ‘Good’, with ‘Outstanding’ ratings for behaviour and attitudes and personal development. Leaders and staff effectively raise learners’ ambitions, tailoring learning to individual needs and securing valuable work placements.

Strengths

• Learners behave exceptionally well, demonstrating respect and tolerance in a “calm, purposeful and friendly environment”.
• Staff expertly tailor learning and use clear explanations to help learners master skills for employment and independent living.
• Learners benefit from highly valuable work placements closely matched to their career goals and interests.
• Extracurricular activities, such as community litter picking and gardening, help learners develop social skills and contribute to their communities.
• Leaders care deeply for staff well-being, providing specialist training in areas like trauma-informed practice.

Areas to improve

• Ensure learners understand their personal targets fully so they can evaluate their progress and improve as a result.
• Ensure leaders enrol learners in qualifications accurately so that learners achieve all planned qualifications on time.

Safeguarding

The report states that “the arrangements for safeguarding are effective.”