We have a range of programmes that have been developed for students who need additional support to help them prepare for life after college or future college courses.
All our courses have small groups, learning support assistants to help you at all times, flexible programmes to meet individual goals and access to specialist vocational facilities and an after-college club.
To help you settle into the college and to make sure the course is right for you, we will arrange visits and taster days before the start at college.
Your study programmes
Learning Opportunities
Learning Opportunities is perfect for you if you need additional support to help you prepare for life after College or future courses with us.
NEST
Our Nurture, Educate, Support, Thrive (NEST) provision is intended as a stepping-stone into mainstream provision at the college. It aims to provide a therapeutic learning environment to support you your resilience and have a positive experience.
Ambition
Ambition is specifically designed for young adults over 16 who are looking to engage with education. We offer the perfect blend of personalised guidance, real-world experiences, and a flexible learning environment tailored to your unique needs and interests.
Supported Internships
Our Supported Internships are for students aged 18 to 24, with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and an EHCP (Education and Health Care Plan), who want to move into sustainable employment and need extra support to do so.
You will have a wide range of entry level learning programmes to choose from which include:
- Work and independence
- Vocational tasters
- Pathway to employment
- Retail, catering and business
The small and supportive groups will help you develop your independence and work skills, confidence, personal skills, English and maths.
We will work with you to help you decide which course would be best for you to develop your skills.
Your course could include:
- Vocational subjects such as catering, animal care, sports, childcare, art and design, gardening and woodwork
- Supported work placements
- Independent living skills-cooking and travel training
- Enterprise projects
There will be a high level of support to work with you individually to reach your potential and help you progress on to another course.
Meet the team
Head of SEND, Learning Opps and Vulnerable Learners
- Alex Howarth
SEND Coordinator – EAA & Dyslexia
- Clare Taylor
SEND Lead
- Lorraine Blake
SEND Neurodiversity Lead
- Charlie Miller
SEND Officer
- Jenny Paul
- Andrea Pointing (SDHS and A Level 6th Form)
Senior Administrator – SEND
- Kelly Stockman
Learning Support
- Sue Wickes