• Specialism:
  Complex epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Multiple learning and communication difficulties
• Residential/Day:
  Residential and day places
• Course Start Dates:
  Termly intakes
• Course Length per Year in weeks:
  38 weeks per year
• Maximum Student Numbers:
  125 students – combining residential and day provision
• Age Range:
  16-25

General Description of College:
The NCYPE Further Education College offers learning programmes for young people aged 16-25 with complex epilepsy and other neurological conditions. Day and residential places are offered to young people with learning disabilities on our 60 acre campus in Surrey with good access to local amenities.

The Curriculum:
The college curriculum offers a range of accredited and non-accredited learning opportunities via a programme of educational courses, including subject areas such as: creative arts; land based industries – farm and horticulture; design & technology; business administration; personal & social development; functional skills (Maths, English and ICT) and work based learning. The NCYPE has strong links with local mainstream colleges and local employers, where students are able to access additional learning opportunities and work experience placements. The development of independence and social skills is promoted through the 24 hour curriculum, across campus and within the wider community. On-site education, care, medical and therapy teams work together with a person centred approach to meeting the needs of individual learners, which are continually monitored and reviewed to maximise opportunities for our learners.

Specialist Facilities:
Medical Centre, providing health and therapy expertise Farm Horticulture area Workshops ICT suites, providing adaptive technologies Sports Hall Fitness Gym and Hydrotherapy Pool Lake Purpose built residential houses Multi purpose community hall

Statements:

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