Regent College

Overview

Regent College is an independent specialist college providing education for learners with high needs, focusing on preparation for adulthood and employment. The inspection found that leaders create a "calm and inclusive environment" where learners demonstrate positive behaviours and develop independence. The report states that the quality of education, behaviour, personal development, and leadership are all rated as Good.

Strengths

• Staff foster a culture of "mutual respect" and use inclusive communication strategies to help learners manage their anxieties and behaviours.
• The curriculum is carefully designed to develop employability and independence skills, with tutors using EHC plans to identify milestones and track progress.
• Learners engage in meaningful community activities, such as fundraising for local defibrillators, and participate in work placements that align with their personal aspirations.
• Tutors effectively integrate English and mathematics into the curriculum, helping learners secure functional skills qualifications and retain knowledge over time.
• Safeguarding arrangements are effective, with a trained designated lead working closely with external agencies to keep learners safe.

Areas to improve

• Leaders should ensure all tutors provide a "consistently high-quality teaching and learning experience" by continuing to implement strategies to improve teaching practice.
• Tutors and support staff should allow learners more time to complete tasks independently, rather than completing them too quickly, to help learners "secure their understanding".
• Tutors must help all learners develop a secure understanding of "fundamental British values" and how to apply them to their daily lives.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective," with suitable policies in place and staff trained to monitor vulnerabilities.