Cambian Dilston College of Further Education
Cambian Dilston College is a specialist provider of further education in North East England, offering day and up to 52-week residential placements for young people with autism spectrum disorders, learning disabilities and complex needs.
We offer all students the opportunity to participate in a full and active extended curriculum: promoting, supporting and challenging them to make progress and achieve their fullest potential.
Our person-centred approach provides students with individualised learning programmes developed to effectively match their needs, personal decisions and aspirations, be the focus on daily living skills, vocational qualifications or independent living. (Learning programmes are determined by individual assessment of needs)
We are proud that all of our students gain important life skills and meaningful qualifications, evidencing our commitment to enabling increased choice, control and independence.
By providing a wide range of specialist interventions, tailored approaches and proactive options for students, we ensure that all the young people in our care have the chance to engage positively with staff and their peers.
Whilst with us we encourage students to develop and pursue their interests and provide them with the support they need to consistently achieve their personal best. Our range of multi-disciplinary therapies is delivered by a highly skilled and passionate team who work together to provide a holistic care environment.
When is it on?
- Time of day
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Morning
Afternoon
Evening
Who to contact
- Telephone
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01434 632 692
- Website
- Cambian Dilston College of Further Education
Where to go
- Address
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Dilston Hall
Corbridge
Northumberland - Postcode
- NE45 5RJ
Other details
- Cost description
- Please contact the college direct to find out more about costs.
- Referral required?
- Yes
- Referral and availability notes
Please contact Hilary Purvis Learner Admissions and Marketing Officer on Tel: 01434 632 692 or email: hilary.purvis@cambiangroup.com
- Age range
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16 - 25 years
Local Offer
- Local Offer description
Learner profile
- Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities
- Autism Spectrum Conditions
- Down’s Syndrome
- Developmental Disorders
- Communication Difficulties
- Challenging Behaviour
- A broad range of complex needs including medical needs
We offer a wide range of specialist interventions, tailored approaches and proactive options for learning, providing a total communication environment.
Curriculum
The core curriculum offers three distinct routes: Personal Progress, Skills for Independence and Work and Workskills. All routes encompass the key principles of 16+ study programmes. Subject areas include:
- Independent Living Skills
- Literacy and Numeracy
- Vocational Skills and Experience
- Personal Development
- Community and Leisure Activities
- Work Experience
- Enrichment Activities
Cambian Dilston College offers a wide variety of opportunities for external accreditation through the Qualifications and Credits Framework (QCF)
We provide flexible routes to full qualifications and offer units of study from pre-entry to level 2, leading to awards, certificates and diplomas.
The QCF is a key component in our work to help young people with a learning disability gain life skills. Self-esteem is essential to young people progressing into adulthood. By offering students the opportunity to undertake nationally recognised vocational qualifications, we help young people to gain confidence and lead socially active and engaged lives.
Basic literacy numeracy, ICT and communication are embedded within the curriculum and in discrete sessions.
Vocational and practical learning opportunities:
- Animal Care
- Art and Pottery
- Community and Leisure Activities
- Computers and ICT
- Conservation
- Creative Play
- Duke of Edinburgh
- English and Maths
- Forest School
- Gardening and Horticulture
- Independent Living Skills
- Kitchen and Bakery
- Media
- Music and Drama
- Science
- Workshop
- Work Experience
As well as internal courses in practical skills, externally accredited courses include:
- Edexcel
- Duke of Edinburgh Award
- John Muir
- City and Guilds
The core curriculum is complemented by a range of enrichment activities that enable students to develop new friendships and interests. They can choose from a variety of activities and clubs including:
- Arts and Crafts
- Basketball
- Bowling
- Cycling
- Dance
- Drama
- Duke of Edinburgh
- Football
- Gym
- Indoor/Outdoor Games
- Keep-fit
- Music
- Photography
- Pottery
- Rambling
- Swimming
- Visiting Places of Interest
- Woodwork
Work experience
As part of their course, learners are offered the opportunity to access work experience, supported by a dedicated job coach.
Our staff support students to access work experience and volunteering opportunities in a variety of areas such as catering and hospitality, administration, land-based work, conservation, retail, heritage, animal care.
Work experience placements continue throughout the year, as opposed to block placements traditionally run by schools. This allows students time to prepare and settle into their placement and apply learning from their class based course to the work environment.
Therapy
We provide a wide range of specialist interventions and tailored approaches for our students. We ensure that all young people in our care have the chance to engage positively in college, daily life and with staff, peers and the local community.
Our therapy team consists of:
- Speech and Language Therapy
- Occupational Therapy
- Mental Health Practitioner
- Clinical Psychologist
- Students may access NHS Services such as Physiotherapy, Mental Health Services etc
- Additional private support may be sourced as required e.g. Art Therapy
Transitional Support
Transition is central to our college offer; we take pride in supporting students to achieve their goals and aspirations. At Cambian Dilston College we have a dedicated team that, alongside the students' circles of support, develop person-centred plans focusing on life after college.
The Transition Team:
- Liaises with students' future service providers to facilitate smooth transitions
- Identify opportunities in the community with students
- Supports students to visit their new homes and communities
- Liaise with key external stakeholders
- Contact name
- Hilary Purvis
- Contact telephone
- 01434 632 692
- Contact email
- hilary.purvis@cambiangroup.com
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Journey planner
Address: Dilston Hall Corbridge Northumberland