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About Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ is an Ofsted Outstanding specialist college, residential care provider and centre of excellence for Autism. We believe everyone with disabilities should have a lifetime of opportunity. 

We’re a safe and happy place that helps people to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. 

Our education and care programmes focus on three themes: independence, health and well-being and employability. Everyone has different needs, so we tailor our programmes for people to focus on achieving their goals, their way.

rates us as Outstanding and rate us as Good, and we have won several awards for our wonderful provision. 

“I have had a long association with Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ College, from laying the foundation stone in 1949 to becoming Patron of the College in 1974. It has been my pleasure to witness the successes and achievements of Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s students over the years and I wish them well in the future”.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

What’s new at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Celebrates Success at 2026 Graduation and Annual Awards

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Learners Shine at AoC PAN Disability Football Festival

On Thursday 11 June, ten Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ learners proudly represented the college at the AoC National...

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Dominic, a Media, Performance and Art student, uses an iPad with the Grid for iPad communication app during a learning session to support his communication and build independence.
Dominic’s Communication Journey through AAC

Dominic is building confidence and independence through AAC, using Grid for iPad to communicate, make...

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Summer Activity Days at Kingsway Hub!

Throughout June, July and August, Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Day Services are delivering activity days from our Kingsway...

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ CEO Recognised in King’s Birthday Honours

Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Chief Executive Officer Dr Mark Dale has been awarded an MBE in the...

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Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ College Receives Generous Donation of 100 Laptops from Capita

Capita’s donation of 100 laptops will support learning and digital inclusion at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ College.

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E-Sports: Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Collaborates with SENSE College

On Friday 24th April 2026, a group of learners from the Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Forest Road West...

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Celebrating Volunteers’ Week at Â鶹´«Ã½Ó³»­

It’s Volunteers’ Week and we want to say a huge thank you to all of...

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