• Special status for students post 16 with physical/sensory needs
• Residential and day places
• Courses start September
• 38 weeks per year
• Maximum 30 students
• Age 16-19

General Description of College:
Recognised by the DCSF, St. Rose’s Post 16 Department caters for young people with a wide range of physical, learning, sensory and communication difficulties. The starting point is an individual learning plan based on a comprehensive assessment of need.
St. Rose’s has extensive grounds and is located in the heart of Stroud providing easy access to all community and town centre facilities.

The Curriculum:
The adult curriculum for literacy and numeracy is at the heart of our work. The curriculum provides a holistic approach aiming to develop academic potential, personal skills and interests.

Specialist Facilities:
The Post 16 Department is a bridge between school and the appropriate next stage. All our buildings are wheelchair friendly. Our overall aim is to prepare students to face the realities of adult life with confidence, to help them to realise the value of independence and to enable them to achieve that independence.
The school employs a team of experienced therapists, from the following disciplines;
Physiotherapy, Occupational, Speech and Language, Massage, Visual Impairment and Music Therapy. The interdisciplinary team works alongside teaching and residential staff, to encourage students to reach their potential.

Health and medical support is a high priority in ensuring their continuity of education and overall development.

Statements:

1. expertise in supporting learners with a wide range of physical disabilities
2. opportunities to take Pre-Entry and Entry awards
3. in-house physiotherapy
4. in-house speech and language therapy
5. on site waking night nursing staff
6. an occupational therapy programme
7. residential provision linked to the academic year
8. opportunities to take part in a wide range of social, leisure and sporting activities
9. opportunities to improve literacy, numeracy and communication skills
10. a personal development programme
11. extensive use of specialist resources to access information technology
12. opportunities to improve and develop communication skills through the use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication aids
13. an extensive programme of performing arts
14. opportunities for learners participate in community activities and to learn about citizenship
15. a programme to help learners to look after themselves more independently
16. specialist staff to meet personal care requirements
17. expertise in working with learners with acquired brain injury
18. expertise in working with learners with epilepsy and/or associated neurological conditions
19. expertise in working with learners who are blind or partially sighted
20. sessions to improve posture and mobility

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