St Piers College (Young Epilepsy)

Overview

St Piers College is an independent specialist college providing exceptional residential and day provision for students aged 19 to 25 with high needs, including neurological conditions and profound learning difficulties. The report describes the college as a “harmonious, nurturing, inclusive and exciting place to learn” where students thrive under high staff expectations. Leaders maintain a clear vision focused on preparing students for adulthood, resulting in outstanding outcomes across all inspection categories.

Strengths

• Students demonstrate “outstanding” behaviour and attitudes, being “resolute in achieving their aspirations and ambitions” and often exceeding targets.
• The curriculum is “highly personalised” and tailored to individual Education, Health and Care plans, supporting well-being, independence, and work skills.
• Staff are “highly committed” and use specialist training and assistive technology to ensure students develop excellent communication skills and make “very good contributions in lessons.”
• Students are “very well prepared for adult life,” gaining knowledge of safety, consent, and digital risks, while developing independence through community activities and work placements.
• Leaders and governors are “highly effective” in promoting aspirational outcomes, working proactively with employers to secure paid or voluntary work for a high proportion of students.

Areas to improve

• The report identifies no significant areas for improvement.

Safeguarding

The arrangements for safeguarding are effective.