At The Sheffield College, inclusion is at the heart of everything we do. We believe that every learner brings strengths, potential and unique perspectives, and it is our responsibility to remove barriers so that all students can thrive.
Use these links to find out about our Bloom: Preparation for Adulthood at The Sheffield College study programmes, as well as how we can support you.
We proudly embed the social model of disability, recognising that it is our environments, systems and practices, not a young person’s needs, that create inequality.
Through this lens, we design teaching, support and curriculum experiences that enable learners with SEND to grow in confidence, independence and aspiration.
Our work is guided by our FREDIE+ values – Fairness, Respect, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, Engagement and Innovation. These values shape our culture, our relationships and our daily practice. They ensure that we champion individuality, celebrate diversity and create a college where every learner feels they belong, are supported, and can progress into rich, fulfilling adult lives.
At Sheffield, inclusion isn’t an add-on. It’s who we are, and it’s how we make a difference.
The college offers a wide range of assistance to students with a variety of SEND and inclusion needs. We believe that all students should have an equal chance of success and offer specialist learning support, equipment and resources.
The Sheffield College supports students who have an EHCP plan and those with the following needs:
We have an extensive team of qualified and experienced specialists to support students with:
Please contact admissions@sheffcol.ac.uk as soon as possible so we can ensure that the support you need is in place.
We can support students with an Education, Health and Care Plan every step of the way, from finding out more about our offer to planning a robust transition to college with you and your circle of support. We can support you through the application process and make sure that progression from school is well planned.
This could include:
Our main campuses are City, Hillsborough, Advanced Technology Centre, Peaks and the Adult learning centre at Pennine Five, and they:
If your young person has funded transport to access school provision you will need to make a Post 16 transport application to the Local Authority Trasport Team. Click the link below to begin your application.
At Bloom we have developed an exciting curriculum offer for young people with a range of needs. Our dedicated and experienced team deliver the very best opportunities that help young people develop the skills that they require for independence and work.
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