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High Needs
We offer a range of programmes for students with learning difficulties, disabilities, and special educational needs. The primary aim of our Foundation Learning programmes is to support students in achieving a meaningful and productive life.
Our Programmes and Pathways
Each programme is tailored to meet the needs of individual learners, ensuring a personalised approach within a collaborative setting. Our pathways are created in partnership with parents, local authorities, the British Association of Supported Employment (BASE), and other local providers.
Our Foundation Learning provision is designed specifically to support young people with learning difficulties, disabilities, and special educational needs (SEND). We:
- Provide tailored programmes for young people, focusing on their individual needs, abilities, and goals.
- Offer a variety of pathways that develop essential life, social, and employability skills, delivered by compassionate and experienced staff.
- Support students with SEND and those with Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plans, ensuring each learner receives the personalised assistance they need to thrive.
- Prepare students for life beyond college, fostering independence and building confidence as they transition into adulthood.
- Have a welcoming, small campus with a friendly and inclusive community, creating a supportive environment where students can feel safe and valued.
- Offer progression routes that allow students to develop their skills, moving through our pathways at a pace that suits them and their personal goals.
The Connect programme is a multi-year, full-time study programme designed for learners with profound, complex, and multiple disabilities. It focuses on developing essential communication, life, and living skills with the support of trained staff. Key features include:
- Sensory and creative activities: Students engage in activities that stimulate creativity and interaction.
- Community engagement: The programme encourages students to participate in community-based activities.
- Specialist support: Professionals in communication, physiotherapy, and other fields collaborate to deliver tailored educational plans (where appropriate).
- Individual progress tracking: Students work towards specific targets aligned with their Education, Health, and Care Plans (EHCPs), helping them achieve their goals.
The Focus programme helps students embark on a developmental journey of up to three years, aiming to enhance their skills in independent living and employability. The curriculum covers essential areas such as personal development, life skills, employability, and basic literacy and numeracy. The programme is divided into three pathways:
Introductory
- Targeted at students with the potential to build on their current learning.
- Emphasises wellness, positive life choices, and introduction to vocational pathways.
- Students receive guidance from course leaders and the Employer Engagement team to prepare for future work opportunities.
Intermediate
- Suitable for learners who have demonstrated some independence and readiness for work.
- Includes work experience opportunities to enhance understanding of vocational pathways.
- Focuses on improving academic skills and preparing for higher-level courses.
Advanced
- Designed for students ready to take on more intensive work experience.
- Core focus on preparing students for independent living and meaningful employment.
- Encourages learners to apply their skills in real-world settings, boosting their confidence and readiness for work.
The pathway to Supported Internships typically begins with a Pre-Supported Internship, which serves as a preparatory programme. Both pathways are designed for individuals aged 16-24 with autism, special educational needs, or disabilities, helping them transition smoothly from education to employment.
Pre-Supported Internships
- A one-year programme that helps participants build essential employability skills.
- Offers hands-on work experience to develop confidence and independence.
- Lays the foundation for entering the workforce.
Supported Internships
- For individuals who are ready to move closer to paid employment but need additional support.
- Participants gain real-world work experience and enhance employability skills.
- Aims to transition participants smoothly into long-term, sustainable employment.
Please call us on 01635 845000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to discuss the most appropriate programme and pathway for your young person.
