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The Orpheus Centre
A specialist college where students with a passion for the arts and a desire to live independently can achieve their goals.
Contact
- Course
Length
(weeks):
38 - Residential
or
Day:
Residential and day -
Start
Time:
September - Maximum
Number of
Students:
66 - Age
Range:
18 – 25
Main address
The Orpheus CentreNorth Park Lane
Godstone
RH9 8ND
About the students
The Orpheus Centre is a charity and college which supports young disabled adults aged 18-25 to learn essential life skills, gain formal qualifications and prepare for future employment.
Started by lyricist and musician Sir Richard Stilgoe, the organisation offers learning, care and development opportunities at the college and in the wider community, working with professional artists, businesses and other charities.
The overall aim is to equip the students with the skills they need to live as independently as possible and to pursue their chosen careers.
Catchment
South East of England and London boroughs in general.
Curriculum
Orpheus provides an exciting curriculum tailored to students’ individual needs and aspirations whilst helping to build resilience to meet the challenges of daily life.
We offer a range of subjects including: maths and English, dance, drama, music, art and design, film-making, independence skills, performance singing and catering & hospitality. We offer accredited qualifications as well as bespoke programmes in order to be responsive to students' needs. We offer a comprehensive transition programme to prepare students to live independently once they leave Orpheus.
There is a robust tutorial programme for all students that addresses health and wellbeing and personal development. We have a student council and provide a range of enrichment activities focused on building resilience, communication and interaction skills.
Specialist facilities
Orpheus is located in beautiful Surrey countryside close to the village of Godstone. All amenities are within a short distance of Orpheus such as supermarkets, leisure centre and doctors’ surgeries. The college is set in spacious grounds which students are encouraged to use via our accessible pathways. We support healthy living and offer a range of indoor and outdoor sports activities.
We have excellent facilities including a fully equipped and accessible theatre. To see all of our facilities go to: orpheus.org.uk/our-facilities
Other information
Domiciliary care and supported housing.
Prospectus Request
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