Following a recent inspection of the Brent Start Adult Education Service, Ofsted has judged that the service continues to be Good, the second highest score.
Brent Start is the largest local authority provider of adult education in west London, with almost 2,500 learners and over 600 courses.
Ofsted, the government organisation responsible for regulating and inspecting education and skills for learners of all ages, inspected the service in March 2023 and has rated it as ‘Good’, maintaining the score it was awarded in 2017.
Inspectors found that Brent Start provides a highly inclusive, safe and welcoming environment for learners, along with a well-considered curriculum that engages the community and helps support people from disadvantaged backgrounds.
The report praised leaders, managers and staff for their high expectations for learners and their focus on learner wellbeing.