Inclusion College - specialist post 16 education provision in Hook, Hampshire
- Offering services to:
- Young people 16-18
- Supporting people with:
- Education, training and development
Inclusion Hampshire (Charity) are specialist providers for learners who need additional support to succeed in education. Our small college in Hook provides education in very small groups for learners aged 16+ who have an Education and Health Care Plan. Wellbeing and Preparation for Adulthood is at the centre of our provision. Learners will undertake accredited Maths, English, Employability and Personal Well-being courses (NOCN) ;as well as a range of activities to support learners in their transition to their next steps. Learners will usually move on to employment, supported internships or apprenticeships.
Placement will need to agreed the Local Authority
Please see http://inclusionhampshire.org.uk/ for our prospectus
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Emma Barnard
- Contact Position
- Inclusion Hampshire Administration
- Telephone
- 01256 760 800 01256 760 800
- marie.greenhalgh@inclusionhampshire.org.uk
- Website
- Inclusion Hampshire Website
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Where to go
- Name
- Unit 5
- Address
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Meridian Business Park, Osborn Way, Hook, Hampshire, RG27 9HY
Osborn Way
Hook
Hampshire - Postcode
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RG27 9HY
View RG27 9HY on a map - Notes
Inclusion College is in Hook - very close to the railway station and Village centre
The College is on the ground floor of an Office building - with a lift to access additional floors
Costs
- Details
- Free to learners where places agreed with Local Authority
Local Offer
- Description
The Post 16 Programme is designed for learners aged 16—25 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and require a tailored further education programme in a small learning environment.
Depending on the individual learners need, the package can include social skills and communication, Work Skills, Functional Skills Maths and English, counselling, enrichment activities, and a range of ongoing mentoring support.
Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our learners is integral to each of our sessions.
- Contact Name
- Emma Barnard
- Contact Telephone
- 01256 587 718
- Contact Email
- emma.barnard@inclusionhampshire.org.uk
- Links
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Inclusion College
- How does the setting/school/college know if children/young people need extra help and what should I do if I think my child/young person may have special educational needs?
Young People will have an Education Health and Care Plan
- How will early years setting/school/college staff support my child/young person?
We offer support and assistance to our students, increasing their confidence, identifying their interests, skills and personal qualities – enabling them to discover their own individual pathway. We can then assist them to develop and build on these skills – progressing to whatever next steps they wish to make moving forward.
You can contact us to find out more but please be aware all placements need agreement from SEN.
Head of Inclusion College and Mental Health Lead Marie Greenhalgh said, ‘As a specialist education centre, the mental health and well-being of our students and staff is at the heart of all that we do. We have developed a bespoke education programme of academic, pastoral and skill – enhancing work, tailored to the individual needs of every student, with an emphasis on emotional well-being and mental health support. This approach is extremely important to us as an organisation and is extended to students, their family and support networks and our own staff.
- How will the curriculum be matched to my child's/young person's needs?
Please see website/prospectus
The objective of the programme is to equip students with the skills and strategies to step into a larger environment, such as college or the workplace in the future.
The curriculum and timetables are personalised to the individual and a full package of support is available.
Depending on the individual student’s need, the package can include social skills and communication, Employability & Work Skills, Functional Skills Maths and English, Life skills & Wellbeing, art, music, practical activities, vocational course, work experience, volunteering and community projects, counselling, enrichment activities, and a range of ongoing support.
Supporting the mental health and wellbeing of our learners is integral to each of our sessions.
- How will both you and I know how my child/young person is doing and how will you help me to support my child's/young person's learning?
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Communication is Key
Understanding needs plays a massive role in our success in alternative education provision at Inclusion Hampshire, and two way communication is the foundation of this. We view our students’ time with us as a real collaborative effort between us, our student and their family.
We want to keep everyone informed about what is happening and how we can support each other in this process.
Staying in Touch with You
The team will always contact parents/carers with any concerns and invite them to do the same. We also want to celebrate our student’s achievements and will let them and family know of all their successes.
Our team are always happy to talk to parents and carers and will always try to be available.
- What support will there be for my child's/young person's overall well being?
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As an alternative specialist provision, we recognise how essential effective safeguarding.
At Inclusion College we place a high priority on safeguarding, ensuring we have robust organisational wide policies and procedures, along with a highly-trained and experienced safeguarding team.
If you have any concerns or worries about safeguarding you would like to discuss then please contact our Safeguarding team
- What specialist services and expertise are available at or accessed by the setting/school/college?
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- What training have the staff supporting children and young people with SEND had? Are any being trained currently?
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- How will my child/young person be included in activities outside this classroom including school trips?
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- How accessible is the setting/school/college environment?
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- How will the setting/school/college prepare and support my child/young person to join the setting/school/college or the next stage of education and life?
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nclusion College strongly promotes careers education within its curriculum to enable our learners to understand the many elements of the modern workplace and to improve their outcomes.
During your child’s time at Inclusion College they will have access to:
A specifically designed Work Skills & Employability learning programme
Our careers programme is published on our website. Our Work Skills & Employability learning programme is designed with the needs of our learners at its forefront and recognises that each learner makes progress in their own time.Employability qualifications
We offer a portfolio-based qualification from our awarding organisation, NOCN, that covers topics such as applying for jobs and courses, using communication skills in the workplace, and preparing for and taking part in an interview. Qualification levels range from an award to a diploma.Workplace opportunities
We partner with the Careers & Enterprise Company and a learner’s referring school to enable access to work experience opportunities, personalised careers guidance and an understanding of the local labour market.A holistic curriculum
All our subjects – Maths, English, Life & Wellbeing, and Work Skills & Employability – link to one another to develop your child’s strengths, skills and attributes in readiness for further education or employment.Encounters with employers and employees
We aim to provide our learners with as many opportunities to learn from employers about workplaces, employment and the skills that are valued now and in future. This is achieved through contact with our Enterprise Advisor, employer talks and access to careers events, such as National Careers Week and Apprenticeship Week.Encounters with further and higher education
Inclusion Hampshire has close links with local further education providers across North Hampshire. This includes both academic and vocational routes (traineeships and apprenticeships). We also provide transitional support to a learner’s chosen destination in order to build relationships with staff in a new environment to enable a positive and successful transition to post-16.Personal careers guidance
All our staff at Inclusion Hampshire work towards providing a high-quality careers education bespoke to your child. Inclusion Learning Centre’s careers lead is Matthew Atkinson and Inclusion College’s careers lead is Marie Greenhalgh. All our learner’s will receive personalised careers guidance and support from a trusted member of staff who understands their needs, interests and aspiration- How are the setting's/school's/college's resources allocated and matched to children's/young people's special educational needs?
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- How is the decision made about what type and how much support my child/young person will receive?
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- How are parents involved in the setting/school/college? How can I be involved?
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- Offering services to:
- Young people 16-18
- Supporting people with:
- Education, training and development
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Last Updated: 29 November 2023