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NHS England - Choices College
National College providing locally delivered Supported Internship and associated PfA courses to students with EHCPs
Address:
NHS England - Choices CollegeDobson House
Regent Centre
Gosforth
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE3 3PF
Satellites
- Choices College - York
Friends Meeting House
Friargate
York
YO1 9RL - Choices College - West London
Learning and Development
West London NHS Trust
St Bernard’s Site - E Block
Southall
UB1 3EU - Choices College - Sunderland
Beacon of Light
Stadium Way
Monkwearmouth
Sunderland
SR5 1SN - Choices College - Stockton
Ragworth Neighbourhood Centre
5 St John's Way
Stockton-on-Tees
TS19 0FB - Choices College - South Tyneside
Ocean Road Community Centre
Ocean Road
South Shields
NE33 2DW - Choices College - South London
Canopi
7-14 Great Dover St,
London
SE1 4YR - Choices College - Sheffield
St Mary's Community Centre
Bramall Lane
Highfield
Sheffield
S2 4QZ - Choices College - Portsmouth and Southampton
Whiteley Community Centre
Gull Coppice,
Whiteley,
Fareham
PO15 7LA - Choices College - Northumberland
Blyth Community Enterprise Centre
Ridley St
Blyth
NE24 3AG - Choices College - North Tyneside
Norham Community Wing
Alnwick Avenue
North Shields
NE29 7BU - Choices College - North London
Wac Arts
213 Haverstock Hill
Belsize Park
London
NW3 4QP - Choices College - North Hampshire
Hampshire Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Unit 4, Millennium House
Priestly Road
Basingstoke
RG24 9GZ - Choices College - Newcastle
Waterfront 4
Goldcrest Way
Newburn Riverside
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE15 8NY - Choices College - Middlesbrough/Redcar & Cleveland
My Place
Custom House
17 North St
Middlesbrough
TS21JP - Choices College - Manchester
3 Piccadilly Place
Manchester
M1 3BN - Choices College - Lincoln
Greetwell Place
Lime Kiln Way
Lincoln
LN2 4US - Choices College - Hartlepool
Centre for Excellence in Creative Arts
King Oswy Drive
Hartlepool
TS24 9PB - Choices College - Duham
Durham Clayport Library
8 Millennium Place
Durham
DH1 1WA - Choices College - Darlington
Dolphin Centre
Horse Market
Darlington
DL1 5RP - Choices College - Birmingham
23 Stephenson St
Birmingham
B2 4BJ
- Course
Length
(weeks):
38 weeks - Residential
or
Day:
Day -
Start Time:
September - January - Maximum
Number of
Students:
148 - Age
Range:
16 – 24
Contacts:
- Telephone Number:
07506512182 - Email Address:
Project.Choice@hee.nhs.uk - Website:
https://www.hee.nhs.uk/our-work/project-choice-supported-internships
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National College providing locally delivered Supported Internship and associated PfA courses to students with EHCPs
General Description
The study programme is for 16–24-year-olds with learning difficulties, disabilities and/or Autism. There are no academic requirements to join the Supported Internship course, however individuals will need to have an aspiration to work and a current Education, Health, and Care Plan (EHCP) in place.
Catchment Area
We are a national specialist provider located in over 20 different sites and working with over 45 local authorities. Please see our satellite sites listed for further information.
Curriculum
Choices College is a registered national specialist college which provides Special Education Needs and Disability (SEND) educational support.
All our education provision is subject to OFSTED inspection and Department for Education (DFE) regulations.
We teach an Education and Skills Funding Agency (ESFA) approved curriculum and deliver National Council for Further Education (NCFE) accredited provision.
Our curriculum includes:
- Employability Skills
- Functional Maths and English
- Preparation for Adulthood
- CV, interview, and job search preparation
- Work-based learning in a range of employment sites
Specialist Facilities
Choices College operates 5 days a week, Monday to Friday over an academic year, September to July,
Placements with Choices College business partners are bespoke and related to each Interns’ skills and interests.
Throughout the year, Interns attend weekly 1 full day of education (maths, English and employability lessons) and up to 4 days of professional work placements.
Interns attend a 2-week full-time induction prior to starting any placements with educational learning including confidentiality, inclusion and diversity and professional expectations.
Interns attend all additional training as required by their placement partner.
Local College Coordinators complete weekly/ fortnightly reviews and work with partners to develop and maintain the Interns’ placements.
Other Information
Work Experience - Term time placements for Learners still attending SEND schools (aged 14-18).
Virtual work-related learning platform – delivered in class for learners attending SEND schools (aged 15-18)
Preparing for Adulthood workshops – delivered in class for learners attending SEND schools (Key stage 3 & 4)
Stakeholder training in:
- Mentor training
- Mental health first aid
- Autism awareness training
- Training in systematic instruction
- Job coach training
- Postive Behaviour Training
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