• Learners with Epilepsy, other neurological conditions and associated special needs
• Residential and day places
• Termly intakes
• 38 weeks per year
• Maximum 110 residential and 15 day students
• Age 16-25 year

General Description of College:
NCYPE Further Education College provides learning for young people aged 16 to 25 with complex epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Day and residential places are offered in a semi-rural setting in Surrey with access to a range of local amenities.

The Curriculum:
The curriculum offers a range of accredited and non-accredited learning opportunities via a programme of educational courses that encompass vocational studies (Creative Arts, Land based Industries - Farm and Horticulture, Design and Technology, Business Administration and ICT), Life skills, Skills for Life, work based learning and transition planning.
NCYPE has strong links with local employers and mainstream colleges where students are able to access additional learning opportunities and work experience placements.
The development of independence and social skills is also actively encouraged and built upon through the 24 hour curriculum, provided via the residential setting and by participation with the wider community.

Specialist Facilities:
On-site Education, Care, Medical and Therapy teams work together with a person centred approach to meet the needs of individual learners, utilising detailed initial assessments and ongoing reviews to support and maximise progress.

Statements:

1. expertise in working with learners with epilepsy and/or associated neurological conditions
2. expertise in meeting the needs of students with severe learning difficulties
3. expertise in meeting the needs of students with profound and multiple learning difficulties
4. expertise in working with learners with communication difficulties
5. on site medical team including doctors and nurses
6. waking night residential staff
7. a range of therapeutic services
8. opportunities to improve and develop communication skills through the use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication aids
9. opportunities to improve literacy, numeracy and communication skills
10. a range of vocational courses with opportunities for accreditation.
11. opportunities to learn in small steps
12. a programme to help learners to look after themselves more independently
13. opportunities to attend local mainstream colleges with support
14. opportunities to prepare for work after college
15. opportunities to explore a range of living options after college
16. opportunities for learners participate in community activities and to learn about citizenship
17. specialist community access training to enable independent travel
18. opportunities to take part in a wide range of social, leisure and sporting activities
19. residential provision linked to the academic year
20. opportunities to experience real work situations

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