Cambian Lufton College offers various opportunities for external accreditation through the Qualifications and Credits Framework (QCF).

We provide flexible routes to full qualifications and offer units of study from pre-entry through to Level 1, leading to awards, certificates and diplomas.

The QCF is a key component in our work to help young people with a learning disability gain life skills. Self-esteem is essential to young people progressing into adulthood encouraging a passion for learning and broadening their horizons. By offering the opportunity to undertake nationally recognised vocational qualifications, we help young people gain confidence and to lead socially active and engaged lives.

Each young person has a personalised learning programme, with a focus on students’ choices to shape their own direction of learning and activity. The programme is initially devised from: the student’s interests, preferences and existing skills, considering immediate and long term Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) outcomes. The programme of study will provide a coherent structure that offers incremental learning activities to enable the learner to gain a sense of accomplishment as they progress during their placement.

The provision opportunities are dynamically reviewed in response to the student’s changing preferences, experiences and needs. The first half-term of the academic year is focused on completing the Baseline Assessment tool. This will collate a students’ strengths and areas of vulnerability for development. These findings, along with outcomes listed in the EHCP, will be collated as part of a multi-disciplinary goal setting meeting.

Each student will be set goals for each year which will be reviewed termly. Lufton College students work towards preparing for adulthood and independence following a personalised programme of study depending on their need’s abilities and preferences. The programme of study provides opportunities for students to develop their functional, vocational and personal skills whilst experiencing being part of the Lufton community and the wider community outside of Lufton.

We have established strong links with local organisations and employers that support the college by providing work experience, community-based learning, volunteering and opportunities to increase our student’s cultural capital. The curriculum offers the students a wide variety of subjects where they can develop their skills in different contexts. We follow the outcomes as set out in their EHCP to ensure the learners needs are at the heart of our curriculum.

Work Placements for students with Autism

Within the Employment and Careers Team, our objective is to prepare our young people for the next stage of their lives ensuring they leave fulfilled, enthusiastic, self-disciplined and confident with the skills, knowledge and practical abilities to fulfil meaningful placements/opportunities.

This will enable them to participate in and contribute to their community as a whole. We are committed to providing meaningful work experience opportunities for our students, helping them develop valuable skills in supportive environments. Many of our students have successfully completed placements in care homes and with healthcare companies, gaining hands-on experience while making a positive impact.

These placements have been highly beneficial, fostering confidence, independence, and professional growth. We aim to ensure that each individual has a personalised learning programme, with a focus on students’ choices to shape their own direction of learning and activity. The employment programme is initially devised from the student’s interests, preferences and existing skills, whilst regularly reviewing outcomes and considering short- and long-term goals.