SEND colleges and providers
ARGENT COLLEGE (RUSKIN MILL TRUST)
Contact Details
Central Admissions Contact Number: 0330 055 2653 Central Admissions Email: Admissions@rmt.org
Admissions manager – Argent College – Laura Butler – 07977174774
Admissions https://www.rmt.org/admissions/
Website http://www.rmt.org/
Application and Assessment Process
The process for receiving EHCP’s, referrals and applications remain the same. All students must complete a college application form online or request one by post. SENAR’s preference form (Birmingham students only) will also need completing. The college is now able to offer onsite visits and assessments (whilst ensuring covid-19 safety measures are in place).
Open Days
Open day dates are available on our website – https://www.rmt.org/argent/open-days/
Additional Information
BMET
Contact Details
- James Watt College – Sharon Henry: sharon.henry@bmet.ac.uk ext 2061
- Matthew Boulton College – Vicky Robbins: vicky.robbins@bmet.ac.uk ext 8111
- Sutton Coldfield College – Kirstie Stokes: kirstie.stokes@bmet.ac.uk ext 5657
Application and Assessment Process
BMet welcomes applications from all students. We consider each application individually and aim to provide our students with high quality tuition and support. Information regarding a student with disabilities and/or learning difficulties will be dealt with sensitively and prospective students are advised to disclose a disability or medical condition, mental illness or learning difficulty which may affect their learning.
BMet supports the rights of students with learning difficulties/disabilities to attend the college and receive support as appropriate. Students with learning difficulties/disabilities may be entitled to additional support to that normally provided for the course.
Open Days
Additional Information
If you would like any more information on courses offered at Entry level for 16-24 year olds please contact the following:
- James Watt – Sarah Corden sarah.corden@bmet.ac.uk or call 0121 446 4545 ext 2231
- Matthew Boulton – Rosina Morris rosina.morris@bmet.ac.uk or call 0121 446 4545 ext 8529
- Sutton David Hamilton david.hamilton@bmet.ac.uk or call 0121 446 4545 ext. 5416
Wheelchair access is possible at all of our colleges and sites.
Heart of Birmingham Vocational College
Contact Details
Deslyn Paul will take calls from schools and parents between 9:00 and 3:00 on 0121 809 0666.
Heart of Birmingham Vocational College
328 Bromford Lane
Birmingham
B8 2SD
0121 809 0666
Website www.hbvc.ac.uk/
Application and Assessment Process
All students must complete a college application form and SENAR’s preference form (Birmingham students only). The college is still accepting applications.
Open Days
Latest open day information can be found here https://hbvc.ac.uk/open-day/
Additional Information
Full list of offers to be sent by SENAR.
Supported Internship Programme Information
The Hive College (Wilson Stuart)
Contact Details
Kim Everton – College Principal. Email k.everton@wsucbpt.co.uk
Application and Assessment Process
Contact Kim Everton who is able to answer any queries from parents and can consider any more applications.
All students must also complete a college application form and SENAR’s preference form (Birmingham students only).
Open Days
None arranged but contact the college regarding visits and assessment when it reopens or send an email.
Additional Information
The college have been in touch with most of their new allocations for September to confirm places and have said the college will follow up as soon as possible after the Easter
The Hive College Brochure
Jericho supported apprenticeships
Contact Details
About Jericho
JERICHO supported apprenticeships are available for people who need a helping hand to enter the workforce.
Employed in one of our social enterprises, apprentices can expect a real job in a real business plus a recognised qualification thanks to our partnerships with Gordon Franks Training and South & City College. In addition, a JERICHO supported apprenticeship offers a wrap-around programme of personal development, mentoring, training and specialist support.
Additional Information
An apprenticeship at JERICHO lasts for 15 months and is designed to be a stepping-stone into sustainable employment. Each apprentice is allocated a People Support Officer who provides information, advice and guidance to help them stay engaged and achieve. In the last two years, 96% of our apprentices have progressed into positive outcomes upon completion of their time with us.
A JERICHO apprentice can expect:
30 hours of work per week
A 15 month contract
National Apprenticeship Minimum Wage
Level 2 NVQ in a relevant qualification
Level 1 Functional Skills in Maths, English & IT, if required
MENCAP SUPPORTED INTERNSHIP PROGRAMME
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Mencap’s supported internship programme – supports young people with a learning disability, aged between 16 and 24, to make the important step from education into employment.
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Queen Alexandra College (QAC)
Contact Details
Admissions team Email admissions@qac.ac.uk
Website www.qac.ac.uk
Application and Assessment Process
All students must complete a college application form online or request one by post. SENAR’s preference form (Birmingham students only) should also be completed.
Open Days
For information about open days visit https://www.qac.ac.uk/future-events.htm
Additional Information
QAC college film provides viewers a flavour of what student life is like at QAC – https://www.qac.ac.uk/college/qac-in-film/17.htm
Sandwell College (Foundation/Supported learning and additional needs)
Contact Details
To find out about the support available, please contact our Additional Needs Adviser at jane.hall@sandwell.ac.uk
If you require further information about foundation/supported programmes, or you wish to apply for a place, please contact mark.salter@sandwell.ac.uk or call Mark direct on 0121 667 5050.
If you want to find out more about the support available, please telephone Hilary Moore, Dyslexia Co-ordinator, on 0121 667 5371/5064 or email hilary.moore@sandwell.ac.uk or Mike Reeves-Cowling at mike.reeves-cowling@sandwell.ac.uk
https://www.sandwell.ac.uk/school-leaver-courses/foundation-learning/
https://www.sandwell.ac.uk/support/learners-with-disabilities/
Application and Assessment Process
Please contact mark.salter@sandwell.ac.uk or call Mark direct on 0121 667 5050.
Open Days
For the latest open day information visit www.sandwell.ac.uk/opendays/
Additional Information
What Ofsted said about our special needs provision:
• Good pastoral support and effective communication with outside agencies ensures learners with specific needs receive the best possible care.
• Links with external agencies are good and enable the College to provide effective specialist support when it is needed.
Sense College
Contact Details
TouchBase Pears
750 Bristol Road
Selly Oak, Birmingham
B29 6NA
Phone: 0300 330 9260
https://www.sense.org.uk/get-support/centres-education-and-day-services/sense-college/
Application and Assessment Process
Contact 0300 330 9260
Open Days
Additional Information
Sense TouchBase Pears is a specialist education and day service. The centre supports young people and adults aged between 16 and 25 with dual or single sensory impairments, complex needs or/ with additional learning and physical disabilities.
We provide specialised and person-centred learning programmes to develop learners’ skills and confidence in a friendly, supportive and stimulating environment
Skills Tank (Learning and Development Hub)
Contact Details
Please call Wayne Heyes in the Admissions and Transitions Team on 0121 308 6555 or email:wayneh@carefirstltd.co.uk
Website www.carefirstltd.co.uk
Application and Assessment Process
Assessments are over the phone or socially distanced
Care First Skills Tank can be named on SENAR’S EHCP’s and preference forms (Birmingham Students) as we are a non ESFA Provider but can offer placements on a person centred pathway.
Open Days
** Pre Referral look arounds** can take place Enquiry depending, Virtual Tours are being looked into for 2022, social distancing, Masks and negative LFT results need to be shown before entering the building.
Additional Information
Our Learning & Development Pathways can be submitted to SENAR upon request, we can be put on the chosen provider list please indicate Skills Tank Learning & Development Hub as a NON ESFA person centred provider.
Solihull College
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The College welcomes applications from those with additional needs and our support team are fully trained to give you all the encouragement that you need to get the most out of your learning experience. If you are disabled or have any special needs, then our team of support staff are here to help you. When you have accepted your offer from us we will invite you to attend a transition planning meeting and will ensure that you are familiar with the college before you begin your course. We offer the following specialist support:
- Aspergers/ADHD/ADD
- Blind/Visual Impairment
- Deaf/Hearing Impairment
- Physical Disability
- Mobility Difficulties
- Mental Health
- Moderate Learning Difficulties
- Specific Learning Difficulty
- Down’s Syndrome
- Acquired Brain Injury
- Tourette’s Syndrome
- Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia
Contact Details
Open Days
Additional Information
A short video on Foundation Learning at Solihull College https://www.solihull.ac.uk/demographic/16-to-19/category/foundation-learning/
Trinity Specialist College
Contact Details
Contact the college by phone or email. Phone: 0121 378 3242
Application and Assessment Process
All students must complete a college application form and SENAR’s preference form (Birmingham students only).
Once a referral is made by the Local Authority, arrangements are made to carry out complete a placement assessment at the learners school and at home.
Open Days
Visits to view the college can be made by appointment.
Additional Information
Arrangements may change in line with the current
Coronavirus (COVID‑19) Guidance
Victoria College
Contact Details
Application and Assessment Process
Applications are made via SENAR’s preference form (Birmingham students only). You can apply now for September 2021, although they welcome enquiries in the first instance.
Open Days
Additional Information
Full list of offers to be sent by SENAR
SENAR
For information relating to the P16/19 Transitions process, please go to Post 16 and Preparation for Adulthood – Local Offer Birmingham
If you are a Parent or Guardian and would like to speak to someone about your son/daughter, please call our Parent Link Service on 0121 303 8461 or email us at parentlinkservice@birmingham.gov.uk
Schools can also contact the School Link Service by emailing us at schoollinkservice@birmingham.gov.uk or by calling on 07760 551220
SENDIASS
The Birmingham Special Educational Needs & Disability Information, Advice and Support Service (SENDIASS) offers impartial information, advice and support to children and young people with special educational needs or disabilities.
The service is impartial, confidential, and free. If you’re a parent or young person being assessed, the service can:
· Help you to understand the referral process
· Act as a named contact throughout the process
· Help you to communicate with everyone involved in the assessment process
· Provide information about personal budgets
· Put you in touch with other people who can help, if necessary Currently available via email SENDIASS@birmingham.gov.uk
To make a referral please contact 0121 303 5004 or sendiass@birmingham.gov.uk
Birmingham Educational Psychology Service
The Educational Psychology Service (EPS) provides professional psychological services for children, young people and families in a wide range of educational and community settings.
And information about what they currently offer is available on their website:
https://www.birminghameducationsupportservices.co.uk/Page/10780
Information for parents and carers
Page for Parents – Birmingham Educational Psychology Service | Birmingham Education Support Services
