Derwen College
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
- Moderate, Severe, Complex or Profound and Multiple Learning Disabilities
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 complex and / or profound and multiple learning disabilities and is available at our Gobowen site.
- Springboard is a non-educational route that gives further access to work experience opportunities and support to improve independence skills.
- Supported Internships are available for anyone living locally who have completed a vocational study programme.
See our website for more information:
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Admissions Team
- Telephone
- 01691 661 234 01691 661 234
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admissions@derwen.ac.uk
- Website
- Derwen College
- Scan to visit this website
- Notes
Short Breaks
Short Breaks is located on the edge of Derwen College main campus in Gobowen and offers young adults with learning difficulties and disabilities aged 18 plus the opportunity to have a break and enjoy themselves.
Visitors can take part in a range of activities and trips, as well as making use of the campus facilities. Holidays can be a great opportunity to relax with friends, meet new people and explore local attractions.
See our website for more information.
Where to go
- Name
- Derwen College
- Address
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Whittington Road
Gobowen
Oswestry
Shropshire - Postcode
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SY11 3JAView SY11 3JA on a map
- Notes
If you are using a satnav to visit Derwen College, please use post code SY11 3NB which takes you to the Agnes Hunt Village next door to Derwen College.
Costs
- Associated Cost
- Yes
Availability
- Referral not required
- Referral Details
Applications to Derwen College are welcomed from across the United Kingdom. A young person can self refer or through a parent, carer, family member or supporting professional.
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