• Specialism:
  Further Education for young people with a range of learning disabilities.
• Residential/Day:
  Residential and Day Placements
• Course Start Dates:
  Courses start in September, but admission can take place at other times where exceptional circumstances prevail and a vacancy
• Course Length per Year in weeks:
  38 Weeks per year
• Maximum Student Numbers:
  75
• Age Range:
  Age 16-25

General Description of College:
Pengwern College is an Independent Specialist College providing education and care for students aged 16 to 25 with moderate to severe learning disabilities. The College is situated in a rural environment, in Rhuddlan, North Wales. We offer both day and residential placements. We pride ourselves on our commitment to providing high quality education. The College help students gain the skills and confidence they need to move onto the next stage of their lives; whether that is gaining employment, moving towards independent living or progressing onto further study.

The Curriculum:
Pengwern College aims to offer a broad curriculum based on the Foundation Learning areas of: Vocational Studies, Personal & Social Development and Functional Skills. Vocational learning is supported by internal and external work experience placements which will further build the student’s skills in preparation for independence. The structure of the Foundation Learning curriculum enables the college to deliver personalised learning and transition programmes tailored to meet the abilities and needs of the learner. The curriculum is accredited through a range for qualifications relevant to the learners ongoing transition needs and supports their progress.

Specialist Facilities:
Inclusive day student facilities Two ICT Suites with internet and email access for students Specialist Support includes: Speech and Language Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Audiology and Hydrotherapy

Statements:

1. a range of vocational courses with opportunities for accreditation.
2. opportunities to work towards qualifications within Foundation Learning
3. a social skills programme
4. opportunities for learners to participate in community activities and to learn about citizenship
5. a programme to help learners to look after themselves more independently
6. opportunities to attend local mainstream colleges with support
7. opportunities to prepare for work after college
8. a work placement scheme with local employers
9. opportunities to improve literacy, numeracy and/or communication skills
10. opportunities to develop strategies to promote appropriate behaviour
11. opportunities to improve and develop communication skills through the use of Alternative and Augmentative Communication aids
12. a transition programme into independent living
13. a transition programme into supported or open employment
14. opportunities to take part in a wide range of social, leisure and sporting activities
15. expertise in meeting the needs of students with moderate learning difficulties
16. expertise in meeting the needs of students with severe learning difficulties
17. expertise in working with learners with communication difficulties
18. a range of therapeutic services
19. specialist orientation and mobility training to enable independent travel
20. waking night residential staff