Arden College

Arden College in Southport offers individualised programmes for learners aged 16-25 with learning difficulties or disabilities and autism/ASC.

We specialise in supporting young people with significant communication and behavioural needs, developing individual communication strategies that enable everyone to make the most of their learning opportunities.

"Our primary aim is to provide an inclusive, quality educational and social care service that enables learners to achieve their potential."

Curriculum

• Foundation Learning, independent living and communication skills
• 38 and 52 week full or part time courses, starting throughout the year
• Courses linked to external accreditation, leading to nationally recognised qualiications
• Opportunities to develop vocational skills and gain real work experience
• Extensive programme of social, leisure and sporting activities within the community

Facilities

• Situated in a urban environment in a lively seaside town
• Places for up to 70 residental and day learners
• College-owned café, office, salon and horticultural enterprise to develop vocational skills and provide real work experience
• Well established links with local employers to provide work placements in retail, catering and horticultural environments
• Residential accommodation within registered homes in the local community, encouraging the development of independent living skills and social integration

Key Facts

• 81% of learners leaving Arden College in 2010 achieved their target of gaining voluntary or paid employment, or being employment ready

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.