• Learning difficulties, physical disabilities, communication disorders and Autism Spectrum Conditions
• Day
• Courses start September
• 37 weeks per year
• 75 students
• Age 16 – 25

General Description of College:
Bridge is a non-residential college that meets the needs of students with learning difficulties, physical disabilities, communication disorders and Autistic Spectrum Disorders.

The College has a particular expertise in supporting students with communication difficulties.

The College’s urban location provides easy access to a range of community facilities and other FE providers. Young people learn skills in their own community supported by a multi-disciplinary team.

The Curriculum:
Students' needs are met through an Individual Learning Plan and a broad and varied curriculum offer. The curriculum framework comprises:

Foundation Level
Pre-Vocational Skills
Independence Skills
Work Experience/Work Shadowing

Pre-Foundation Level
Life Skills
Independence Skills
Community Access
Personal Effectiveness
Sensory

Enterprise and Enrichment Activities are an integral part of the curriculum. They are used to develop vocational skills and promote self advocacy and personal effectiveness.

Specialist Facilities:
The College has a number of well equipped specialist rooms.

Ian Karten CTEC Centre
Living Skills Room
Fitness Room
Hydrotherapy Pool
Physiotherapy Suite
Multi-Sensory 'light & sound' Room
The Transitions Room
A fleet of minibuses including a specially commissioned minibus incorporating toilet and hoist facilities

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. comprehensive support in the learning and use of Braille and/or Moon
4. expertise in meeting the needs of students with severe learning difficulties
5. expertise in working with learners with autism spectrum disorder
6. expertise in meeting the needs of students with moderate learning difficulties
7. expertise in meeting the needs of students with profound and multiple learning difficulties
8. expertise in supporting learners with behavioural difficulties
9. opportunities to learn in small steps
10. opportunities to improve literacy, numeracy and communication skills
11. opportunities to take Pre-Entry and Entry awards
12. extensive use of specialist resources to access information technology
13. opportunities for learners participate in community activities and to learn about citizenship
14. opportunities to attend local mainstream colleges with support
15. a work placement scheme with local employers
16. opportunities to prepare for work after college
17. a range of therapeutic services
18. in-house speech and language therapy
19. in-house physiotherapy
20. specialist mobility training to enable independent travel

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