St. John's College (Brighton), Brighton

What is it like to be a learner with this provider?

During their time at St. John's, learners gain useful new knowledge and essential skills and behaviours that prepare them well for the future. They develop their ability to express their own views and opinions and become more independent. They rightly appreciate the inclusive and welcoming environment that staff create. As a result, most learners enjoy their time at St. John's and value the progress they make.

Learners are polite and respectful. They greet people who are unfamiliar to them courteously and appropriately. Nearly all move around the college purposefully and with minimal support from staff. In class they encourage each other to join in with discussions and answer questions. They have a very positive attitude towards their learning, appreciating its purpose and benefit. Most learners work hard in lessons and complete the activities given to them well. On the rare occasion where learners do become distracted, staff use a range of helpful behaviour management strategies that quickly get them back on task successfully.

What does the provider do well and what does it need to do better?

Leaders are ambitious for learners at St. John's. They create a shared culture of collaboration and high aspiration where learners can be their best. They provide highly accessible and personalised learning programmes that are tailored to meet individual learners' needs, interests and future aspirations very well. For example, learners can opt to participate in more work-based learning or certain subjects, such as music. As a result, most learners are motivated and take pride in their achievements.

Staff assess what learners know and can do at the beginning of their programme thoroughly. They then plan learning activities that enable learners to build on these foundations. For example, in catering, learners initially master the basics of food preparation before moving on to more complex dishes. As learners' skills develop, they work with increasing confidence and begin to make their own menu choices. In this way, learners acquire relevant and useful workplace skills and knowledge.

Personal development.

Quality of education, Behaviour & attitudes, Leadership & management.

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