Post 16 education providers
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Considering providers - what to think about
The local authority has a duty to make sure there is efficient use of public money. There is a limit to the funding available to local authorities to provide support to all the children and young people who need extra help in education.
It is a key aim in Hackney that wherever possible the education needs of young people with SEND are met locally. This helps most young people remain with their families and develop their friendships and connections to the community they live in.
When choosing and agreeing to placements with families, as well as careful consideration of the young person's needs and wishes, careful consideration will be given to placement and transport options and costs.
Most young people with special educational needs and or disability can continue their Post 16 education in a mainstream 6th Form, Further Education College, or at the Specialist School maintained by the local authority that they are already attending.
Hackney is creating more specialist Post 16 places with the The Garden specialist autism school.
Post 16 education options in Hackney's mainstream Sixth Form College and Further Education College...
Local Sixth Forms and Colleges
Look for information on a range of local Sixth Form and College options here on the Hackney Education website.
New City College Hackney
New City College Hackney is a local further education college. The college has a Sixth Form Centre and offers a range of courses from entry-level to higher education including; entry-level, ESOL, GCSE's, A levels, BTEC's, vocational and occupational courses, apprenticeships and Supported Internships.
The college offers an environment where young people and adults can study and socialise together.
See the college's website for specific information about different entry requirements for courses.
Find information about courses offered specifically for young people with SEND at New City College Hackney here.
Bsix Sixth From College Hackney
Bsix offers a range of courses at all levels for pupils aged 16-18 years with a flexible and varied curriculum. Every student has a personal Tutor who will be the main point of contact with parents and families. Once your son or daughter has enrolled, you will be contacted by their tutor as an introduction. Bsix is an inclusive college experienced in supporting students with a range of needs and SEND and enabling them to experience success. Find course information from Bsix here.
Specialist Post 16 options in Hackney....
Stormont House School Sixth Form
Stormont House is a mixed day community for special school students who have complex and interrelated social and emotional, social communication, or mental health needs. They currently have a Year 12 Post-16 offer with students linking into other appropriate providers for Year 13 and beyond. Through its offer of extended and supported work experience and work-based learning the sixth form provision offers students:
- an opportunity to continue to achieve in their studies
- experience of the wider world of work
- supports and prepares students for their future progression and transition into employment and independent living
Find information about Stormont House School Sixth Form here.
Ickburgh School Special School
Ickburgh School is a Special School providing enhanced support for children and young people who have special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The school caters to pupils between the ages of 3 to 19 years of age. The school’s provision is divided into three Pathways designed to meet a range of needs. Classes in each Pathway run across Early Years, Primary, Secondary, and Sixth Form.
- Connecting Learners - For learners with severe learning difficulties and Autism
- Active Learners - For learners with severe learning difficulties
- Sensory Learners - For learners with profound and multiple learning difficulties, many of whom have physical disabilities, visual and hearing impairments, and complex medical needs.
Find information about Ickbrugh School here.
The Garden School
Hackney is creating more specialist Post 16 places with the The Garden specialist autism school.
Out of borough Post 16 education and training providers...
This is not an exhaustive list of providers but it does include settings that other young people with SEND from Hackney may have attended to continue with their education after they were 16.
If you are choosing an out of borough setting think carefully about travel arrangements to mange the journey independently and what might be needed to make the transition to a course out of Hackney successful.
City of Westminster College mainstream courses for students with SEND and College SEND offer for those with Learning Disabilities.
New City College courses for students with SEND all campuses
Newham College supported learning programmes
Barnet and Southgate College student support
City and Islington (CandI) student support
Capel Manor specialist environmental college student support
Arts Exchange (previously known as WAC Arts) Inclusion programmes
Waltham Forest College's additional learning support
Westminster Kingsway College's additional learning support
College of North East London (CONEL) student support
Harrow College learning support and Centre of Excellence for the Hearing Impaired
Harrington Scheme opportunities for young people with learning disabilities and or difficulties
Ambitious College at CONEL autism specialist provision
Shooters Hill Sixth Form College additional learning support and deaf and visual impairment offer
City Lit Deaf education programmes and support
WESC Foundation - Specialist Centre for Visual Impairment
Elfrida Rathbone Camden Leighton College for young people with learning disabilities
Other sources of information about Post 16 providers....
You can look for information about colleges in other boroughs via each local authority's Local Offer website...
Newham SEND Local Offer website
Islington SEND Local Offer website
Haringey SEND Local Offer website
Tower Hamlets SEND Local Offer website
The Department for Education and Education and Skills Funding Agency maintains a list of specialist schools, colleges, and training providers for pupils with SEND which have been approved under section 41 of the Children and Families Act.