SEND colleges and providers

This is a detailed list of Independent Specialist Providers (ISPs) and local colleges who offer supported/foundation learning options, in and around the Birmingham area.

Please note that funding for an Independent Specialist Provider will only be considered once the Local Authority are satisfied that this is the most appropriate provision to meet your needs and there is clear evidence that no other local provider can offer a place, it’s therefore advisable to also look at local colleges and also training providers.

ARGENT COLLEGE (RUSKIN MILL TRUST)

BRITISH CREATIVE INSTITUTE

BIRMINGHAM INDEPENDENT COLLEGE

BLUEWHALE TRAINING

BMET

CHOICES COLLEGE

Heart of Birmingham Vocational College

Supported Internship Programme Information

Foundation For Learning & Life and Preparation For Work Information

The Hive College

The Hive College Brochure

Jericho supported apprenticeships

Mencap Training Academy supported internship programme

PINC COLLEGE

Queen Alexandra Charity (QAC)

Riverside Vocational College

Sandwell College (Foundation/Supported learning and additional needs)

Sense College

Care First Management Services ltd (Skills Tank Learning & Development Hub)

*Funded through Social Care

Solihull College

South & City College

Trinity Specialist College

Victoria College

Westminster Specialist College

SENAR

For information relating to the P16/19 Transitions process, please go to Post 16 and Preparation for Adulthood – Local Offer Birmingham

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

Email;  EducationalPsychology@birmingham.gov.uk