Type of service: Day schools, Further & Higher Education, Residential schools

The College provides specialist services for young people with Asperger syndrome and associated disorders. Staff work with individuals, their families and involved professionals, in designing an individualised, person centred programme of education and care. Each programme is designed to maximise potential, increase self-esteem promote independence and improve quality of life. Learners have the opportunity to access a variety of academic and vocational courses in local mainstream colleges where they are supported by Farleigh's specialist learning support staff. There is also a range of 'in house' programmes on offer. Qualified tutors are available to deliver additional literacy, numeracy and Information Technology (IT) where required. In addition, learners have access to a specialised therapy team of therapists. The majority of learners leave with academic qualifications - some going on to higher education; others gain supported employment or move on to the next stage of provision where they continue to make progress in their independent life skills. A variety of evening and weekend pursuits is available and learners are encouraged to participate in activities within the local community. This may include volunteering their services in order to gain important employability and life skills. Farleigh Further Education College offers residential and day care placements. Volunteers with enhanced Criminal Records Bureau (CRB) checks may be accepted to work with students.

Aimed at: Adolescent

Specialisms: Exclusively autism specific

Other specialisms: Learning disability