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
Morning
Afternoon
Evening

Who to contact

Telephone
01434 632 692
Website
Cambian Dilston College of Further Education

Where to go

Address
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
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
Disclaimer

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Address: Dilston Hall  Corbridge  Northumberland

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