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Derwen College

Derwen College has four sites in Shropshire offering residential and day provision to young people aged 16-25, with SEND, who come from all over the UK. At Derwen College, we believe that students develop their independence and employability skills best when they work on them in a real environment.
Special college
An independent specialist college that offers expertise in working with young people with learning disabilities.

Referral details

Derwen College accepts referrals direct from a young person, their parent or carer, or via supporting professionals. Applications are welcomed from young people across the United Kingdom. Please complete an Admissions Enquiry Form, links to which can be found on the Admissions pages of the website; https://www.derwen.ac.uk/about-derwen/admissions/. Please return completed forms to admissions@derwen.ac.uk.
Whittington Road, Gobowen, Oswestry, Shropshire, SY11 3JA

Contact phone

01691 661234

Contact email

contact@derwen.ac.uk

Website

http://www.derwen.ac.uk
Ofsted URN: 133173

Ofsted rating

Good

Ofsted report

https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/39/133173

Age

From 16 to 25 years old

Opening times

Derwen College operates termly, over 37 weeks of a year, offering day and residential placements.

Cost details

Please contact Derwen College directly to find out more about costings for placements.

Description

Derwen College delivers exceptional programmes within a rich learning environment. Students who attend Derwen are aged from 16 to 25 years and have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) including:

  • Learning and physical disabilities
  • Autism
  • Behaviours of concern
  • Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities (PMLD)

We offer residential placements at our main campus in Gobowen, near Oswestry in North Shropshire, and also have day placements at Gobowen, Ludlow, Telford and Walford.

Learning Programmes at Derwen include:

  • Vocational Study Programmes, which are delivered through our Learning Pathways at each of our four sites.
  • Learning for Life, which is a fun bespoke programme available for those students who need a bit of extra support before progressing on to a vocational pathway.
  • Nurture is our programme for students with profound and multiple learning disabilities and is available at our Gobowen site.
  • Springboard gives access to work experience opportunities and support to improve independence skills.
  • Supported Internships are available for students who have completed their vocational pathways.

Information about our offer: https://www.derwen.ac.uk/about-derwen/offer/

Admissions: https://www.derwen.ac.uk/about-derwen/admissions/

Derwen College also offers Short Breaks holiday provision for young adults aged 18 upwards to enjoy a break. Guests can take part in a range of activities and trips, as well as making use of the campus facilities. Short breaks are available year round apart from two weeks closure at Christmas. Find out more here -https://www.derwen.ac.uk/short-breaks-respite/

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Updated: 12/07/2023