Natspec is the membership association for independent specialist colleges providing further education for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.

Natspec believes that specialist provision should always be one of the choices available in an inclusive system. Specialist colleges can give a first taste of real independence and through personalised learning and support they help young people to achieve their aspirations for adult life – to live independently, to be active in the community or to work.

Recently there have been changes in the application process for specialist colleges, but specialist college places, and the funding to support them, remain available. In the Directory Pages of this website, you will find information about specialist colleges and how to apply to them. Elsewhere you will find information about Natspec and its activities.