The council are working with young people, parents and carers, colleges, training providers and employers to develop pathways and appropriate provision to meet the needs of young people with SEND.

Learn more about the Preparing for Adulthood local offer in Chapter 13 of High Expectations for All. You can find up-to-date lists of all independent schools and colleges for children with special educational needs or disability (SEND) on gov.uk (external link).

Find out more about applying for post-16 college education.

• Local
• Regional
• Alternative providers
• Independent Specialist Providers
• Specialist.

Local

• Deanery Sixth Form College (external link) - A voluntary aided college, providing individualised programs based on student need
• St John Rigby College (external link)
• St Mary's Catholic High School (external link)
• Winstanley College (external link)
  • Take a virtual tour of Winstanley College (external link)
• Wigan and Leigh College (external link).

Regional

• Bolton College (external link)
• Carmel College (external link)
• Myerscough College (external link)
• Runshaw College (external link)
• Salford City College (external link)
• St Helens College (external link)
• Warrington and Vale Royal College (external link)
• West Lancashire College (external link).

Alternative providers

• Elysium Training (external link) - specialising in working with young people who have barriers to learning and are passionate about helping people to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours to progress into employment
• Fir Tree CIC (external link) - An independent specialist college for young people aged 16- 25 with learning disabilities, social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) needs that require a personalised approach to their education, health and wellbeing
• Fix-It UK Ltd - Deliver motor vehicle and social and personal development training, and are able to cater for young people and adults who may have physical, social, mental health, learning difficulties, disabilities or behavioural issues. For further details, call 01942 864936 for visit the Fix-It UK website (external link)
• GK Training Services Limited (external link) - Offering ages 16-18 an individualised, structured study programme to support them to develop and build confidence, and assist with progression towards adulthood
  • Watch the GK Training Services video (external link)
• TMP College (The Music Project) (external link) - Providing specialised curriculum for young people and adults in Music, Creative Digital Media, Games Design, Media Make-up and SFX, and Performing Arts
  • Watch The Music College transitioning video (external link)

Independent Specialist providers

• Expanse Learning (external link) is an Independent Specialist College offering education, support and personal development for young people aged 16-24 with SEND/SEMH. Expanse Learning believes that everyone, regardless of their current situation and starting point can achieve and make progress towards their goals and aspirations with the right package of education and care provision
  • Call 01942 877715 or email [email protected] for more information

Specialist

• Hope School and College (external link)
• Landgate School (external link)
• Oakfield High School and College (external link).