• Inclusive quality education supporting students’ social, behavioural and emotional development
• Residential and day places
• Courses start September
• 38 weeks per year
• Maximum 52 residential and 28 day students
• Age 16-25

General Description of College:
Arden College is owned by Craegmoor Healthcare and is situated in the seaside town of Southport. The college provides 38 week courses for students aged 16-25 years with learning difficulties and disabilities and who may exhibit behavioural, emotional and social problems. Both day and residential placements are offered.
Residential accommodation is provided in homes located within the town.
The college building provides dedicated teaching areas and subject specific areas to promote practical and vocational skills. In addition the college has a café and a hair salon located in the town centre.

The Curriculum:
Students are offered an inclusive and extended curriculum with individual programmes tailored to meet students’ needs.
The core areas include Communication Skills, Independent Living Skills, Preparation for Work, Vocational training and Creative Arts. All sessions are underpinned by the Essential Skills Programme. Excellent use is made of community facilities in Southport and the surrounding area.
Students have the opportunity to work towards nationally recognised qualifications. Students also have opportunities to engage in social and leisure development programmes which encourage the development of self confidence and social skills.

Specialist Facilities:
Speech and language therapy advice and consultation to support the extended curriculum.
Extensive programme of work experience.

Statements:

1. expertise in working with learners with communication difficulties
2. opportunities to improve and develop communication skills through the use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication aids
3. opportunities to improve communication skills such as the use of Makaton, Bliss, symbols or objects of reference
4. expertise in meeting the needs of students with severe learning difficulties
5. expertise in meeting the needs of students with moderate learning difficulties
6. opportunities to work towards awards in the Foundation Learning Tier
7. a programme to help learners to look after themselves more independently
8. opportunities for learners participate in community activities and to learn about citizenship
9. a range of vocational courses with opportunities for accreditation.
10. opportunities to prepare for work after college
11. opportunities to experience real work situations
12. a work placement scheme with local employers
13. a supported transition programme into independent or supported living
14. a supported transition programme into supported or open employment
15. opportunities to take part in a range of business activities
16. an extensive programme of performing arts
17. a personal development programme
18. opportunities to improve literacy, numeracy and communication skills
19. opportunities to learn in small steps
20. opportunities to take part in a wide range of social, leisure and sporting activities

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