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Beechwood College
Beechwood Colleges aims to ensure students are supported to access transferable, meaningful learning in a manner unique to their needs.
Contact
- Course
Length
(weeks):
variable - Residential
or
Day:
Residential and day -
Start
Time:
At any time - Maximum
Number of
Students:
73 - Age
Range:
18 – 25
Main address
Beechwood CollegeHayes Road
Sully
Vale of Glamorgan
CF64 5SE
About the students
Beechwood College offers inspirational education for young people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) and other associated conditions. At Beechwood College we know that every young adult has potential. We aim to unlock that potential by delivering individual programmes of study that are based around a clear assessment of each student’s primary needs. Our vision and philosophy is based upon the principles of TEACCH, PECS and Makaton. We provide 24 hour, 7 days-a-week care and support for every residential student in every aspect of their daily lives. Beechwood College has its own highly skilled team of clinicians working in close partnership with the residential and education teams to meet the health needs of each student. Our unique 24-hour learning environment supports students to:
- increase communication
- build imagination and creativity
- develop social confidence and skills
- enhance sensory integration
Catchment
Beechwood College takes students from across Wales, southern England and the Midlands.
Curriculum
Each student follows an individualised curriculum, based on a thorough assessment of their needs. We strive to build the curriculum around each student, ensuring that there is a clear learning pathway that is person-centred and specific to the individual’s growth and development. Within our curriculum, students have the opportunity to explore subject areas such as:
Essential skills
Literacy, numeracy, science, problem solving and ICT are embedded into all our learning pathways.
Creative Arts
Fine art, art therapy, textiles, ceramics, printmaking, sculpture, drama, photography, and music.
Skills for life
Independence, travel training, home management, financial skills, and food preperation.
Vocational skills
Team enterprise, horticulture, animal care, carpentry, engineering, and work experience.
Sport and leisure
Swimming, cycling, trampoling, horse riding, and gym.
Specialist facilities
The College is a specialist-built facility with custom-built classrooms, music studio, vocational centre and carpentry workshop, plus outside facilities such as a polytunnel, gardens and student-run coffee shop. Beechwood College offers onsite clinical therapy: clinical psychology, learning disability nursing, speech and language therapy, occupational therapy, and dietetics.
Other information
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