Treloar College student using her iPad to play Clarion; she is focused and looking at her screen; her assistant is sitting next to her and looking at the screen.

College

Treloar College is a specialist further education (FE) college which offers residential and day provision for physically disabled learners aged 16-25 years; many of whom also have complex medical needs, communication needs, sensory impairments and/or learning difficulties.

Treloar College offers outstanding education, therapy and care for physically disabled young people, so that every student can achieve and work towards a future that is as independent as possible.

Treloar College student taking part in African drumming workshop; her assistant is holding a drum, and with his other hand he is holding the student's hand and help her tap the drum.

Skills for Life

This pathway is designed for students with highly complex physical, learning and medical needs, working largely at pre entry level. Students will be based in small tutor groups with an emphasis on multi-disciplinary and integrated delivery of the curriculum.
Treloar's student chopping chives with the help of her assistant. A lot of food ingredients on the table.

Skills for Independence

Students in this pathway aspire to develop their independence and extend their learning. Students in this pathway tend to be working between Entry Levels 1-3 and looking to develop a set of core skills preparing them for their future and adult life.
Treloar College student using a lift to get into a minibus and his assistant is standing next to the vehicle, holding the remote which controls the lift.

Employability and vocational

Students in this pathway generally aspire to work in their future. This may be full- or part-time employment, self-employment or volunteering; the Employability and Vocational pathway offers students the opportunity to access both internal and external work experience placements as well as studying and developing key skills for employment and future independence.
Treloar College student posing for a photo outdoors: green, tall shrubs in the background; the student is smiling shyly to the camera.

HSDC Alton College

Treloar College has a successful and long-established partnership with our local general FE college, HSDC Alton. Our partnership allows our students to access their education alongside their non-disabled peers whilst having their therapeutic and care needs met by the team at Treloar’s. This provision is unique in ensuring our students have equity of access despite their physical need.

"I have found the experience of Treloar's really impactful and enjoyed my time at Treloar’s as it has prepared me for my future and I have been able to discover how far I am able to push my abilities which has been really inspiring for me. I hope that more people are able to have such a positive experience in the future.” 

Treloar College student

A bespoke approach

When a student joins us, we prioritise getting to know their individual needs, so we can build the right package of learning and support, and involve the most appropriate staff in their care and education from the very start.
 

Through teams of tutors, therapists, assistive technologists, dieticians, nurses and a wide range of highly trained support staff, we are uniquely able to meet the physical and emotional needs of students. 
 

Our aim is to ensure students make excellent progress across all areas of the wider curriculum towards their individual aspirations.

Young people at Treloar’s benefit from a bespoke multi-disciplinary approach to their education and care.
2 Treloar College students at a long desk in the art classroom, working on their painting by using credit cards to place paint. Both are very focused on the task.

“Treloar’s has prepared me for my future and I have been able to discover how far I am able to push my abilities which has been really inspiring for me.” 

Treloar College student

Young person working with staff in the school training kitchen

College Curriculum

We prepare all our students for their life beyond Treloar’s by working with the individual’s goals and aspirations to develop a bespoke programme that enables them to achieve their aims.
Treloar's student is using a trike; she is smiling at the camera and squinting as it's a very sunny day; green shrubs and trees in the background.

Health, Care and Therapy

Treloar’s therapists work in and out of the classroom to ensure that students can participate in every aspect of School and College life.
Girl with adaptive technology tablet

Assistive technology

The Technology team work with occupational therapists to find solutions to aid students with their mobility, communication and education.
Treloar College student at a table, wearing red glasses; a plastic tray in front of her with Lego pieces. The student is about to pick a piece from the tray.

Residential

Residential provision offers huge opportunities to develop and embed independent living skills, and enjoy social opportunities throughout the waking day.
Treloar College student taking part in a race in her manual wheelchair on a racing track.

Transition

Our Progress and Transition team work collaboratively with families, students and external stakeholders to prepare young people for life beyond Treloar's. Learn more about work experience opportunities, supported internships and careers support.
Driveway to Treloar's; the building in the background, a blue sky with white fluffy clouds, green lawn on both side of the drive with green trees.

Who's who

Meet the Treloar’s Senior Leadership team, School and College Governing body, Trustees and Patrons.

Rueben in front of Alton College

Reuben's Story

In 2022, we set out to create three short films, each with an aim of creating an opportunity for young disabled people to present themselves as individuals, encompassing their identity as a disabled person, but also showing that they are so much more than their disability. We wanted to give Reuben the chance to tell his own story. Although our students may have visual or hearing impairments, communication challenges or medical needs, they are still young people, with hopes, fears and dreams just like everyone else. They are vital to their families, social circles and communities and deserve the same opportunities to pursue fulfilment and happiness.
Read more about Reuben's Story
Reuben's Story

Admissions

There are lots of ways you can apply to Treloar’s. Generally young people or their families contact us directly. Alternatively, a referral can be made by health and social care professionals, including social workers, transition workers and GPs.

If you feel that Treloar’s may be an appropriate placement for your child or young person please contact us at admissions@treloar.org.uk in the first instance. We will then be in contact to have an initial discussion and advise of the next steps. In all cases we will need to review an up-to-date Education, Health and Care Plan and recent educational reports plus any therapy and/or medical reports.

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We support disabled young people to be included within wider society, not separated from it.
Treloar College student is smiling to the camera: there is a pet rabbit on her lap; the student is really happy with the experience.
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