UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP)

Growing Skills is a registered learning provider on the UK Register of Learning Providers (UKRLP) - the national database of verified training and education organisations in the UK.

Our registration confirms our legitimacy as a training provider and enables us to work with government bodies, employers, education partners and the prison estate.

UK Provider Reference Number (UKPRN): 10100134

You can verify our registration directly via the UKRLP website.

Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)

We are registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office, the UK’s independent authority for data protection and privacy.

Our registration ensures that we handle personal information responsibly and in line with the UK GDPR and the Data Protection Act 2018.
ICO Registration Number: ZC052735

A full explanation of how we collect, store and use data can be found in our Privacy Policy.

UK Rural Skills (UKRS) Accreditation & Quality Assurance

Our horticulture training programme is fully accredited by UK Rural Skills (UKRS), one of the UK’s foremost awarding and quality assurance bodies for land based and environmental education, recognised nationally for its rigorous standards and sector leadership.

This accreditation ensures that our course content, delivery methods and assessment processes meet sector standards and employer expectations. UKRS also provides ongoing external quality assurance, giving learners and partners confidence that the training maintains high standards, remains current, and delivers practical, industry-relevant skills.

Health & Safety

We integrate clear and practical health and safety standards throughout our courses, covering tool handling, workplace procedures and safe working practices in both prison and commercial environments. Risk assessments, method statements and operational checks are reviewed routinely to ensure our delivery remains fully aligned with current legislation and industry expectations

Safeguarding

Our safeguarding approach reflects Ministry of Justice requirements and wider FE sector standards. We operate within safer working practices, remain alert to learner needs, and maintain professional boundaries at all times. Policies are reviewed frequently to ensure that our provision stays responsive, safe and supportive for all learners.

Professional Standards

Growing Skills is committed to maintaining the highest standards of professionalism across teaching, assessment and learner engagement. We stay up to date with industry developments, adopts reflective practice, and contributes to continuous improvement to ensure that training remains effective, inclusive and employer aligned.

This combination of accreditation, structured internal processes and professional values ensures that all learners receive safe, meaningful and high-quality training that supports real development and employability.