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We educate the students both on and off site and each student has a timetable tailored to individual needs. The College is for young people aged 16-22, who are either day or residential students. The students range from oral, partial to profoundly deaf, and some have additional needs. We communicate in ways appropriate for each individual. We teach both through Signed Supported English and British Sign Language. We aim to improve both English competency and BSL for all pupils as appropriate.

The accommodation is purpose built, with architecturally designed rooms that are acoustically treated. There is a comprehensive ICT suite with both open access and formal sessions. There are also Domestic Training Areas that are fully equipped to meet all needs.

The College has good links with the Connexions service (local careers service, see link for more details), has a good library and excellent work experience programmes. There is also an on-site sensory garden and vegetable garden. There are also informal/social areas, a dining room, a common room (with table football, table tennis, pool etc), playing fields, a swimming pool and gym.

OCNSW Personal Achievement and Communication Course 1 & 2
Taught and assessed on site.

EDI's GOAL Skills for Working Life 2 & 3
Taught and assessed on site. Some teaching on taster courses is delivered to discrete groups (deaf students plus Teacher of the Deaf) at a local sector college supported by one of our Communication Support Workers.

BTECs AVCEs NVQs etc
Taught and assessed at local sector colleges. Each student is supported on his/her course by our qualified Communication Support Workers in all classes.

Abbreviations used:
OCNSW – Open College Network South West
EDI – Education Development International
BTEC – Business & Technical Education Council
AVCE – Advanced Vocational Certificate in Education
NVQ – National Vocational Qualification

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Accommodation is in single study bedrooms and in individual flats on campus. Resident care staff monitor students’ independent living skills, offering guidance and advice as well as target-setting through the Independent Living Skills Programme, where appropriate.

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All students participate in work experience and have regular meetings and support from our specialist Connexions Personal Advisor who makes links with the student’s home area.

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Student placements are paid for by the Local Authority or Learning Skills Council, or occasionally are funded privately.

To arrange a visit, request an application form, or for further information, please telephone the college or email us using the link below.
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