Preparing for Adulthood – Post 16 update for Local Offer

The information below has been taken from the websites listed, which was written by the individual providers. This list does not reflect any endorsement by Halton Borough Council. It is merely a list of known providers to provide basic information about Post 16 Provision. Provision Contact Details Ashley School - Halton Mike Jones Head of 6th Form Maintained Special School Ashley High School Ashley High School 6th Form provides specialist Cawfield Avenue education for boys and girls, aged 16 to 19, with Asperger's Syndrome, higher-functioning autism and social communication difficulties. The 6th form focus is WA8 7HG on continued core academic qualifications, a range of 0151 424 4892 vocational qualifications, preparation for adulthood and [email protected] career planning, whilst recognising the individual abilities and strengths of each student and enabling www.ashleyhighschool.co.uk them to reach their full potential.

Bolton College – Greater Janet Bishop College of Head of Learner Support college provides high quality learning opportunities and support throughout the curriculum, to Deane Road Bolton BL3 5BG learners with a wide range of disabilities and learning 01204 482654 difficulties including visual and hearing impairments, [email protected] mental health and emotional difficulties and autism. Learners can access a variety of vocational and www.boltoncollege.ac.uk/ prevocational courses from pre-entry level to Level 4 according to their ability and career aspiration. 1.

Carmel College – St Helens Carmel College th 6 Form College Road The college offers additional learning support to young St Helens people who may have some form of physical disability or learning difficulty/disability, such as: WA10 3AG Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Autistic Spectrum Disorder, [email protected] Asperger’s Syndrome, Hearing or visual impairment, Clare Griffiths [email protected] Attention Deficit, Hyperactivity Disorder, Cerebral Caroline Oates [email protected] Palsy. 01744 452200 www.carmel.ac.uk/

Cowley International College Cowley International College St Helens 6th Form Site (Sixth Form Site) Young persons with SEND aged 16-18 will be given Hard Lane access to the curriculum through the specialist SEND St. Helens provision provided by the college. Every effort will be made to educate young persons with SEND alongside WA10 6LB their peers in a mainstream classroom setting. Where this is not possible, the SENCO will consult with the 01744 678030 - Main Site young person’s parents for other flexible arrangements [email protected] to be made. [email protected] http://www.cowley.st-helens.sch.uk/

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Provision Contact Details Greenbank College- Greenbank College Independent Specialist College Greenbank Lane Greenbank College is run by Greenbank, a Liverpool Liverpool L17 1AG based disability charity. Places for approximately 170 0151 733 7255 students aged 16-18 (up to 24 with an EHC Plan) to undertake a Study Programme, which includes oa [email protected] choice of vocational study area. Greenbank also offers an access route to Higher Education at Liverpool Johno www.greenbankcollege.org.uk Moores University for learners enrolling on Disability Sport Coaching and Development Foundation Degreeo. All courses are supported with English, Maths and ICT classes as needed.

Hugh Baird College – Liverpool College of Further Education Balliol Road Hugh Baird College provides courses and support for Bootle learners with a range of learning difficulties and/or Liverpool disabilities but it is not a specialist LDD college. It L20 7EW supports learners with LDD in every curriculum area, 0151 353 4444 and at every level from pre-entry HE level. The college also has a range of courses designed specifically for [email protected] learners with LDD in Foundation Learning. Thornton College-Sefton College of Further Education The College is a specialist centre for Liverpool City Thornton College Region-based students (16+) with learning disabilities Edge Lane and levels of vulnerability that require them to Thornton undertake their further education in a supportive Liverpool environment. It is a partnership between Sefton Local L23 4TF Authority and Hugh Baird College and provides 0151 934 4811 education and life-enhancing skills development for www.hughbaird.ac.uk/thornton-college students who can’t access further education in a mainstream environment. College – Cheshire College of Further Education Park Lane The College is committed to inclusive learning by Macclesfield working with learners, their carers or advocates and SK11 8LT College staff to create an environment in which 01626 41000 learners are not disadvantaged because of their www.macclesfield.ac.uk additional needs. Where a student has an Education, Health and Care Plan this will help guide the support required from the College for the student. As part of this process the plan and support will be reviewed on a termly basis with the student whilst there will also be a formal annual review.

Myerscough College – Liverpool and Preston College of Further Education St Michael's Road All students with learning difficulties and disabilities are Bilsbarrow fully integrated into the Myerscough College Preston community. The Inclusive Learning Team provides a PR3 0RY flexible response to students with disabilities or specific 01995 642222 or 08006525592 learning difficulties (such as dyslexia or dyspraxia). [email protected] [email protected] www.myerscough.ac.uk/

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Provision Contact Details Ormiston Bolingbroke Ormiston Bolingbroke Academy 6th Form Academy Barnfield Avenue Where students have physical and/or learning disabilities, the Academy will ensure that arrangements WA7 6EP that are a reasonable and practical are made to ensure 01928 711643 that disabled students can gain access to the [email protected] curriculum. All students have access to a broad [email protected] and balanced curriculum. All lessons are www.ormistonbolingbrokeaccademy.co.uk differentiated to meet the needs of the students in the class. The Academy works effectively with local services and agencies, providing coherent support.

Priestley College - 6th Form Academy Loushers Lane Priestley College is an inclusive mainstream 6th form college catering for 2200 students aged 16-19+ Warrington undertaking a range of Level 2 and a greater range of WA4 6RD Level 3 programmes. There is no specialist provision. 01925 415415 Priestley College is unable to offer Level 1 programmes [email protected] or Life Skills Programme. Students with current EHCPs [email protected] or specific learning needs studying at the College can [email protected] access a wide range of support provision.

Reaseheath College College of Further Education Reaseheath College is committed to promoting Cheshire fairness, inclusion and equality of opportunity in all its CW5 6DF activities. The College will take into account any 01270 613242 learning difficulties or disabilities such as dyslexia and [email protected] those with mental health concerns and will endeavour [email protected] to make reasonable adjustments to study programmes www.reaseheath.ac.uk to meet individual needs. The level of support is based on an assessment of needs.

Riverside College (Kingsway) & Cronton 6th Form Riverside College College – Halton Kingsway, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 7QQ Provides a range of training and education 0151 257 2800 opportunities from entry level to Higher Education. The www.riversidecollege.ac.uk College works with learners from the age of 14 [email protected] upwards, through A-levels, GCSEs, functional English and maths, vocational courses designed to prepare Cronton students for work, and apprenticeships. A Cronton Lane, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 5WA comprehensive system of support is available to enable 0151 424 1515 all learners to maximise their potential. [email protected]

Foundation Studies As part of Riverside and Cronton Colleges – The CRMZ Foundation Studies department provides further Kingsway education in a wide range of vocational and academic Widnes subjects, for students with learning difficulties and/or Halton disabilities, autistic spectrum disorders and behavioural WA8 7QE problems, who are aged between 16–25 years. The 0151 257 2520 sessions offered are designed to provide a [email protected] personalised learning programme for every student www.crmz.co.uk/riverside-college-foundation- capability. studies/

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Provision Contact Details St Chad’s School St Chads Catholic and Church of School 6th Form High School All teachers are teachers of Special Educational Needs Grangeway and plan their lessons accordingly. Inclusion Team Runcorn have received training in Dyslexia/Dyspraxia/ WA7 5YH Autism/Speech and Language difficulties/Behaviour 01928 564106 Management/Nurture Groups/ADHD/Epilepsy and www.st-chads.co.uk Medical Conditions/VI/HI/Access arrangements for [email protected] exams/SEN Legislation. They have access to differentiated resources, Teaching Assistant Support and use of technology

SK College Group St Helens & Knowsley Colleges Town Centre Campus – St Helens Brook Street College of Further Education St Helens, St Helens College is an inclusive learning environment, WA10 1PZ providing courses and support for students with a range 01744 733766 of LDD in every curriculum area, and at every level. The college also has a range of courses designed Main Campus specifically for students with LDD in the Foundation Stockbridge Lane Liverpool L36 3SD Academy. Kirkby Campus Knowsley Community College - Knowsley Cherryfield Drive Kirkby L32 8SF College of Further Education Knowsley Community College is committed to the 0151 477 5850 success of all its students and can provide the [email protected] specialist support needed. Any reasonable adjustments www.sthelens.ac.uk will be made to enable learners to access the course and the College to enable them to achieve. The college offers a range services for students with visual and Foundation Learning Department hearing impairments, mental health issues, dyslexia, Jo Glaves [email protected] ASD (Autistic Spectrum Disorders), personal care and physical support needs. Learning Support Supported Learning Programme Supported Learning Anne Ignatius [email protected] courses offer the chance for learners to increase independence and build employability by providing a flexible learning environment, taking in to account their individual needs.

Saints Peter & Paul SS Peter & Paul School 6th Form Highfield Rd Saints Peter and Paul aims to ensure that the college is Widnes socially and academically inclusive, that all students WA8 7DW have increased access to a full curriculum, physical 0151 424 2139 access to the college and access to information [email protected] particular to students with SEND. [email protected] www.saintspeterandpaul.halton.sch.uk

Southport College – Sefton College College of Further Education Scarisbrick New Road The College offers discreet provision for students on Southport their 2 year Connect course, studying at Entry Level 1 Merseyside and Entry Level 2. The College also offers transition PR8 6LR courses at Entry Level 3 and Level 1 to prepare 01704 500 606 students for mainstream vocational courses or to [email protected] progress into employment or voluntary work. Additional www.southport-college.ac.uk/ Learning Support (ALS) may be required to help

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Provision Contact Details learners gain access to, progress towards and successfully achieve their goals. The need for ALS may arise from a learning difficulty and/or disability, or from support required to access a progression opportunity or employment, or from English, numeracy or language support requirements. King College 6th Form College, Advanced Level courses only. At KGV, applications are welcomed from students with Scarisbrick New Road learning difficulties/disabilities and aim to make the Southport transition from school to College as smooth as PR8 6LR possible. All students with learning difficulties and 01704 530 601 disabilities are taught in mainstream classes but are [email protected] offered additional support, appropriate to their needs www.kgv.ac.uk and wishes, so that they can participate fully in College activities.

Sir John Deanes College - Cheshire West and Sir John Deane's College Monarch Drive 6th Form College Implementation of Education, Health and Care (EHC) CW9 8AF Plans and coordination of recommendations arising 01606 810020 from such plans are managed by the Additional [email protected] Learning Support (ALS) Team. www.sjd.ac.uk Bespoke Support Plans are negotiated with students on an individual basis. Higher levels of support are given to students with more complex needs.

The Cavendish Academy – Halton The Cavendish Academy State Special School Lincoln Close The Cavendish High is school for young people, with Runcorn special educational needs, aged 11-19 years The Cheshire school is designated for students with Severe Learning WA7 4YX Difficulties (SLD), Profound and Multiple Learning 01928 561 706 Difficulties (PMLD) and Autistic Spectrum Condition www.chs.academy/ (ASC) with SLD. Other special educational needs may be considered through an Education, Health and Care Plan on an individual basis. All students have Education, Health and Care Plans.

The City of Liverpool College – Liverpool The City of Liverpool College College of Further Education The Learning Exchange The college has a highly experienced team of learning Roscoe St support practitioners who support a wide range of Liverpool needs, across the curriculum to help students develop L1 9DW their confidence and skills. Support includes learning 0151 252 3000 difficulties/physical disabilities/medical conditions, [email protected] support for Autism, Asperger’s, ADHD and other www.liv-coll.ac.uk learning difficulties. The Pathways Team offers programmes for people with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities in a supportive environment which caters for needs both personal and academic.

Warrington and Vale Royal College – Warrington & Vale Royle College College of Further Education Winwick Rd The college caters for young people with mild to Warrington

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Provision Contact Details moderate learning difficulties; supports young people WA2 8QA with physical and Specific Learning Difficulties such as 01925 494494 dyslexia, dyspraxia and dyscalculia, mobility difficulties, Rachel Coyle 01925 494257 visual impairment or hearing impairment. The college [email protected] also caters for young people with mild Autistic1. www.warrington.ac.uk Spectrum Conditions. 2.

West and -Cheshire Campus West & Chester Dane Bank Avenue, Crewe, Cheshire College of Further Education CW2 8AB is an inclusive mainstream setting catering for young people with a wide range of Campus needs such as hearing impairment, Dyslexia/Dyspraxia, Off Sutton Way, Ellesmere Port Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Social, Emotional and CH65 7BF Behavioural Disorder & Mental Well-Being, Learning Disabilities, Physical Disabilities & Medical Needs and Chester Campus Visual Impairment who are able to demonstrate Eaton Road, Handbridge, Chester capacity for accessing the mainstream curriculum with CH4 7ER differentiation and support. 01270 654654 / 01244 656555 [email protected] [email protected] www.ccsw.ac.uk

Pettypool Vocational College – Cheshire West & The Petty Pool Trust Chester Chester Road Maintained Special College Sandiway Specialist provider for young adults with learning Northwich disabilities funded via a mainstream route, offering City Postcode & Guilds Entry Level vocational (16 - 25 years). At CW8 2DR present the curriculum offered is between Entry Level 1 01606 889097 in Independent Living Skills and Entry Levels 2 and 3 [email protected] Vocational Qualifications. Applicants' primary learning www.pettypool.org.uk/ goals must be academic - although social and behavioural goals can be set within their individual learning plans.

Winstanley College – College of Further Education Winstanley Road, Billinge, Wigan, WN5 7XF Winstanley College is committed to meeting the 01695-633244 educational needs of all students and having a http://www.winstanley.ac.uk/ disability, long term medical condition or learning difficulty means they will be given the support they Long term medical conditions, mobility need to help them achieve their learning potential. difficulties or sensory impairments: Angela Gregory 01695 633244 ext 1280 [email protected]

Mental health or behavioural difficulties Claire Siney 01695 633244 ext 1225 [email protected]

Dyslexia, dyspraxia/other learning difficulty Linda Jones – 01695 633244 ext 1270 [email protected] Wirral Metropolitan College - Wirral Wirral Metropolitan College College of Further Education Conway Park Campus Wirral Met College offers an inclusive learning Europa Boulevard, Birkenhead, CH41 4NT

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Provision Contact Details environment, and welcomes students with a very wide 0151 551 7777 range of special educational needs and disabilities [email protected] (SEND). Their aim is to ensure that they have courses www.wmc.ac.uk that match student’s strengths and goals, and that students are supported to overcome any barriers they may face. Students with SEND are supported in every curriculum area, and at every level from pre-entry level to Higher Education. The college also has a range of courses designed specifically for students with SEND. Different students require different kinds of support, so every support plan is different).

Woolston Sixth Form College – Warrington Woolston Sixth Form College 6th Form College Woolston Learning Village Woolston 6th Form College educates and supports Holes Lane, Warrington WA1 4LS students aged 16-19 years old who have a range of 01925 811447 additional needs including severe learning difficulties, [email protected] complex learning difficulties and profound & multiple [email protected] learning difficulties. The sixth form currently offers a www.woolstonsixthformcollege range of accredited courses from OCR and AQA in functional skills, life skills and work skills.

University Technical College (UTC) UTC Warrington UTC Warrington The curriculum at UTC Warrington is specialised with a Dallam Lane, Warrington, WA2 7NG focus on Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Kate Pattullo Senco 01925 737067 Maths. Practical teaching methods used suit many [email protected] students with additional needs but also offers a flexible http://www.utcwarrington.org/ approach to provision to offer personised learning where needed. UTC Warrington is a ‘state of the art building’ and in that respect it complies with statutory building regulations for disabled access UTC Liverpool (Life Sciences) Liverpool Life Sciences UTC Liverpool Life Sciences has an admissions policy that 41 Greenland St, Liverpool, L1 OB2 reflects the ‘inclusive ethos ‘of the school. All teachers 0151 230 1320 are teachers of students with special educational needs [email protected] and have a whole school responsibility for teaching and Mrs E Garrahan SEN Consultant assessment, effective planning for differentiation if [email protected] appropriate. Other support may include Access www.lifesciencesutc.co.uk Arrangements, careful seating plan or extra time to complete work. UTC Crewe (Engineering and Design) UTC Crewe West Street, Crewe, Cheshire, CW1 2PZ 01270 218150 [email protected] UTC Wigan Wigan UTC New Market Street, Wigan, WN1 1RP 01942 614440 [email protected] UTC Media City UTC Media City 100-102 Broadway, Salford, M50 2UW 0161 661 3947 [email protected]

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