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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's student in a greenhouse watering seedlings in small green trays filled with soil on a gardening table. Her support assistant is helping her hold the yellow watering can.

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.
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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.
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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.
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HSDC Alton College

Treloar College has a successful and long-established partnership with our local further education college, HSDC Alton College. This unique partnership allows Treloar 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 exceptional in ensuring our students have equity of access despite their physical needs.

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"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.” 

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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.
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“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.” 

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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.
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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.
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Assistive technology

The Technology team work with occupational therapists to find solutions to aid students with their mobility, communication and education.
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Residential

Residential provision offers huge opportunities to develop and embed independent living skills, and enjoy social opportunities throughout the waking day.
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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.
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Student Careers programme

As well as achieving qualifications, we want our students to gain the confidence and independence they need to move onto the next step in their lives.

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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.
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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.
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