Cambian Dilston College - Hexham
Cambian Dilston College is a specialist provider of further education situated near Hexham, North East England, for young people between the ages of 16 - 25 years old, with a learning disability, autism spectrum conditions and complex needs.
Educational placements are day or residential. Residential placements are offered as weekly, termly or up to 52 weeks. Most learning programmes are for 2 years, with an additional year available where appropriate. Short breaks and outreach placements are also available.
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Lee McDonough
- Contact Position
- Learner Admissions Officer
- Telephone
- 01434 632692
- lee.mcdonough@cambiangroup.com
- Website
- College webpage
Where to go
- Name
- Cambian Dilston College
- Address
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Dilston Hall
Corbridge
Northumberland - Postcode
- NE45 5RJ
- Notes
Cambian Dilston College is situated in Northumberland close to the towns of Hexham and Corbridge, within easy reach of the city of Newcastle. It is situted in 9 acres of park, woodland and gardens, and also incudes a ruined castle and 17th Century Chapel.
Other Details
Costs
- Table of costs
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type Please enquire
Availability
- Referral required
- Yes
- Referral Details
Referrals can be made directly via our website:
http://www.cambiangroup.com/ourservices/service/makeareferral.aspx?id=161&s
Alternatively call or email:
T:0800 138 1184
education@cambiangroup.com
- Other notes
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
There is the opportunity for all learners to participate in a full and active curriculum including flexible routes to accredited qualifications from pre-entry to Level1.
The launch of our new study programmes offers three distinct routes to learning:
- skills for work
- skills for independence
- skills for communication and wellbeing
There are five strands of curriculum:
- physical wellbeing
- emotional wellbeing
- citizenship
- functional skills
- preparation for transition
All study programme pathways and curriculum areas are holistically underpinned by the RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement) principles.
Vocational and practical learning opportunities:
- hospitality and catering
- Forest School
- John Muir Awards
- Duke of Edinburgh
- horticulture and environmental studies
- music and drama
- arts – inc pottery
- Functional Skills – English, Maths and ICT
- community sports
- community access
Work experience
As part of their course, learners are offered the opportunity to access work experience, supported by a dedicated job coach. Work experience placements continue throughout the year allowing learners time to prepare and settle into their placements, apply their class based learning into the work environment and build meaningful, person-centred employment experiences.
Outcomes
When leaving us in July 2017:
- 75% of students moved on to Independent Supported Living*
- 92% of students achieved FE placements*
- 95% of students achieved higher qualifications in Functional Skills**
- 83% of students improved their independence skills
- 85% of students improved their communication skills
- 100% of parents feel the college is safe
Increases:
- 18% increase in Functional Skills achievement compare to last academic year
- 8% increase in ISL achievement compared to last academic year
*Of those who have this as their goal. **Of those who were entered
We are committed to providing positive transition planning to enable a meaningful destination post placement.
Local Offer
- Local Offer Age Bands
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19 - 25 Years
16 -19 Years