Derwen College
Awarded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted at three consecutive inspections, Derwen College provides a rich learning environment for young people with many conditions, including learning and physical disabilities, ASD, medical needs and behaviours of concern.
The main campus is located in a village setting in Gobowen, near Oswestry with satellites in Walford, near Shrewsbury, Craven Arms, south Shropshire and Telford.
We offer day provision for students at each of our sites, with residential accommodation available at the main campus in Gobowen. Houses at Derwen are designed to reflect supported living.
Our specialism is building employability skills through authentic work opportunities in our commercial outlets and off-campus with our partners in the wider community. The vocational options offered are designed to meet industry standards, preparing students for the job market. Pathway areas include:
- Hospitality and Food
- Horticulture
- Retail and Sales
- Performing Arts
- Work Skills
Individualised learning includes a comprehensive Personal Development and Independence programme. Students are supported to begin learning to care for themselves, shop, cook, develop road safety skills, extend their abilities in inter-personal relationships and take their place in society.
At Derwen College, we believe that students develop their independence best when they work on it in a real environment.
Springboard is an alternative bespoke programme with a focus on work and independence skills for young people preparing for the next stage of their lives. The programme is for adults aged 18 to 28 with a learning difficulty or disability. The elements and duration of the package are developed around individual needs.
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 - http://bit.ly/2zQL3Ir
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a student or any other services available at Derwen College please contact The Admissions Team on 01691 779225 or email admissions@derwen.ac.uk
For more information, please follow the link to visit the website:
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Admissions Team
- Contact Position
- Admissions Team
- Telephone
- 01691 779225
- admissions@derwen.ac.uk
- Website
- Derwen College
Where to go
- Name
- Derwen College
- Address
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Whittington Road
Gobowen
Nr Oswestry
Shropshire - Postcode
- SY11 3JA
- Notes
Derwen College's main campus is located in a village setting in Gobowen, near Oswestry with satellite sites in Walford, north Shropshire and Craven Arms, south Shropshire.
Other Details
Costs
- Details
- Please contact Derwen College directly to discuss costs.
Availability
- Referral required
- No
- Other notes
Applications to Derwen College are welcomed from young people across the United Kingdom.
- Related links
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Short Breaks at Derwen College
Local Offer
- Description
Awarded ‘Outstanding’ by Ofsted at three consecutive inspections, Derwen College provides a rich learning environment for young people with many conditions, including learning and physical disabilities, ASD, medical needs and behaviours of concern.
The main campus is located in a village setting in Gobowen, near Oswestry with satellites in Walford, near Shrewsbury, Craven Arms, south Shropshire and Telford.
We offer day provision for students at each of our sites, with residential accommodation available at the main campus in Gobowen. Houses at Derwen are designed to reflect supported living.
Our specialism is building employability skills through authentic work opportunities in our commercial outlets and off-campus with our partners in the wider community. The vocational options offered are designed to meet industry standards, preparing students for the job market. Pathway areas include:
- Hospitality and Food
- Horticulture
- Retail and Sales
- Performing Arts
- Work Skills
Individualised learning includes a comprehensive Personal Development and Independence programme. Students are supported to begin learning to care for themselves, shop, cook, develop road safety skills, extend their abilities in inter-personal relationships and take their place in society.
At Derwen College, we believe that students develop their independence best when they work on it in a real environment.
Springboard is an alternative bespoke programme with a focus on work and independence skills for young people preparing for the next stage of their lives. The programme is for adults aged 18 to 28 with a learning difficulty or disability. The elements and duration of the package are developed around individual needs.
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 - http://bit.ly/2zQL3Ir
If you are interested in finding out more about becoming a student or any other services available at Derwen College please contact The Admissions Team on 01691 779225 or email admissions@derwen.ac.uk
For more information, please follow the link to visit the website:
- Contact Name
- Admissions Team
- Contact Telephone
- 01691 779225
- Contact Email
- admissions@derwen.ac.uk
- Links
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SEN Information
- Local Offer Age Bands
- Transitions to Adulthood(16+)