College, training and university for young people with SEND

The support you receive from schools and colleges at age of 16 should encourage you to:

  • develop skills and qualifications
  • achieve your goals and aspirations
  • move into adult life with confidence

Colleges in Camden

You can find information about the Post 16 prospectus here in the Camden learning prospectus.

If you want to study further and go to college, there are options available in Camden:

To find out more you can visit the college's website and contact them directly.

You can also get support and advice from:

Other education and training providers

There are some other specialist education and training providers not in Camden but based in nearby areas.

Specialist colleges

You should have high aspirations for the future and be able to access the colleges and courses to help you reach your goals.

The Association of National Specialist Colleges (Natspec) has a list of specialist colleges. Search for a college that best suits your goals.

University

Each university will have support available for young adults with SEND.

As early as possible, even before applying for university you should discuss your needs and ask questions. You can do this by:

  • checking the university prospectus.
  • contacting course providers
  • contacting the disability officer

Useful questions to ask

  • what extra support is available at the university?
  • how does the university or course provider support other students with a similar disability or additional need?
  • will you need to provide proof of your disability? If so, what will you need to provide?
  • can anyone help with applications for DSAs?
  • can you visit the university beforehand?

For more information, visit the Students with Disabilities page on the UCAS website.

Adult community learning

The Adult Community Learning Team can help and support you if you're over the age of 19 and want to get back into learning.

WM College supports adult learners to thrive within their community, gain employment and improve their wellbeing.

Disabled student’s allowance (DSA)

Students living in England who are accessing higher education can apply for a DSA if they have a:

  • disability
  • long-term health condition
  • mental health condition
  • specific learning difficulty, such as dyslexia

The amount of support received through the DSA depends on individual needs rather than on income. The DSA is paid in addition to other sources of student finance and does not have to be repaid.

The DSA can help with numerous costs, such as:

  • specialist equipment (e.g. computer software)
  • non-medical support, such as a note-taker or a reader
  • additional travel costs incurred due to a disability
  • other costs related to a disability, such as photocopying.

Read more about Disabled Students' Allowance on Gov.uk