• Physical, acquired, profound and multiple disabilities and / or learning difficulties
• Residential, day and short term residential
• Courses start September, and throughout the year
• 37 weeks per year; 52 weeks can be considered
• Maximum – full time students: 145 residential, 30 day
• - part time students: 230
• Age 16 – 25 full time; 19+ part time

General Description of College:
We work with students with complex physical disabilities, acquired brain injuries and associated difficulties who want to take more control over their future lives and achieve their long term goals. We offer full time residential (including short term) and day places, and part time adult education and work preparation programmes
  Our college is a vibrant, active environment - students have a wide range of abilities, come to us from varied social and ethnic backgrounds and participate in a range of community activities.

The Curriculum:
Individualised programmes include subject skills, personal development, therapy, health and well being, independent living skills, work skills, functional skills (communication, literacy, numeracy and ICT) and social learning opportunities. All students gain specialist information, advice and transition support.
Learning areas include Creative and Performing Arts, Multi Media, Administration and IT, Customer Services, Health and Community Programmes, Sport, Leisure and Recreation.

Specialist Facilities:
We have outstanding multi-disciplinary support, enabling technology expertise and purpose-built learning facilities and residential accommodation, on campus and in the community, plus swimming / hydrotherapy pool, fitness suite, gym, theatre, dance studio, Information and enabling technology venues, relaxation and multi sensory rooms, therapy suites, medical centre, shop and catering venues.
 
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Statements:

1. expertise in supporting learners with a wide range of physical disabilities
2. expertise in meeting the needs of students with profound and multiple learning difficulties
3. expertise in working with learners with acquired brain injury
4. expertise in working with learners with communication difficulties
5. expertise in meeting the needs of students with severe learning difficulties
6. a range of vocational courses with opportunities for accreditation.
7. opportunities to take Pre-Entry and Entry awards
8. opportunities for learners participate in community activities and to learn about citizenship
9. opportunities to explore a range of living options after college
10. opportunities to prepare for work after college
11. opportunities to improve and develop communication skills through the use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication aids
12. opportunities to improve literacy, numeracy and communication skills
13. a range of therapeutic services
14. specialist staff to meet personal care requirements
15. nursing services available 24 hours a day
16. specialist mobility training to enable independent travel
17. opportunities to take part in a wide range of social, leisure and sporting activities
18. guidance and counselling services
19. a supported transition programme into independent or supported living
20. a supported transition programme into supported or open employment

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