Craegmoor Colleges

"Enabling young people to develop the confidence and skills they need for the next stage in their lives."

Craegmoor has three specialist colleges for young people aged 16-25 with learning difficulties or disabilities, challenging behaviour and complex needs including autism/ASC. They offer full and part-time, 38 or 52 week placements on a residential or day basis, with courses starting throughout the year.

Courses focus on developing independent living, social and vocational skills. Each learner has their own individual learning programme based on their specific needs and aspirations. Most learning takes place in real life settings rather than formal lessons, giving everyone opportunities to achieve nationally recognised qualifications, participate in work experience and enjoy community activities.

Every learner receives the appropriate support they need to develop and achieve their goals. This includes one to one and specialist support through a multidisciplinary team of community nurses, speech and language therapists, psychologists and advocates, where required.

Arden College

Situated in the vibrant seaside town of Southport, Arden College specialises in working with young people with significant communication and / or behavioural support needs. Read more …

Lindeth College

Lindeth College is based on a seven acre rural site in the beautiful surroundings of the Lake District National Park. Read more...

Strathmore College

Strathmore College is situated in a lively and diverse urban environment close to Stoke on Trent, where it maximises the opportunities to use community and realistic work settings to promote learning. Read more...

Obtaining Funding

NATSPEC (The Association of National Specialist Colleges) has recently published new advice on how to apply to and obtain funding for a Specialist College. Please click on the link below to download the guide.

NATSPEC Information for parents and carers, February 2011