We work in partnership with over ten local authorities, providing a highly individualised support offer for our students with special educational needs and/or disabilities. Support is accessible across all levels of study and at City of Bristol College we pride ourselves that our students have access to an inclusive, supportive learning environment with dedicated highly skilled staff.
Transition support
Our Learning Support Teams at each of our College Centres will work with you to plan your transition. Our SEND Admissions Administrator will also contact your school/or setting if you have:
- have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
- attend a Specialist School or Alternative Learning Provision
- come from the Pupil Referral Unit
- have been in Hospital Education, Home Education or have been out of education
If you’d like to discuss transition support during your move to college, please contact our Learning Support Team at learningsupport@cityofbristol.ac.uk. We are here to help and would love to hear from you.
Find out more about the transition team and how they can help.
Personalised support programmes
We can work with you before you’re a student with us, to make sure the right support is in place for you. We can work with your school and/or any external agencies.
We’ll give you the help and support you need to achieve your goals. We support 1000s of students every year across each of our centres.
Our highly-qualified team arrange support packages personalised to individual needs.
Supported internship programmes
Supported internships are year-long study programmes for young people aged 18-24 with learning difficulties or autism. They include classroom and workplace learning, 9am-4pm over 4 or 5 days a week, and are designed to help students find paid employment.
Our DFN Project SEARCH and Internship programmes are designed to teach young people the essential skills they need for paid employment through workplace learning. Alongside their time with the employer, students follow a personalised study programme which includes studying for a qualification and, where appropriate, English and Maths.
To find out more and apply, contact Jo.Newington-Wise@cityofbristol.ac.uk
Residential facility for students with additional needs
The City of Bristol College offers independent living training through Its two a specialist residential facilities. Students with additional needs can attend either our Ashley Down or Brislington sites from Sunday through to Friday, returning home over weekends and college holidays.
Whilst living and learning at our centres students focus on;
- Independent living
- Employability
- Community Inclusions
- Healthy lifestyle
Inclusive and supportive courses
Skills for Life and Employment
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