Bridge College - A special FE college

Bridge College is a non-residential specialist FE college. We offer specialist education for students aged 16 to 25 with learning difficulties, disabilities, complex health needs and autism.  

We’re here to give students a voice in their future and get them ready for a happy, fulfilled adulthood. Our flexible curriculum means students can make choices about their education and our support gives them the tools to succeed. We develop individual learning plans shaped to suit each student’s interests, needs and aspirations so everyone leaves with the skills and self-confidence for their future. 

 

From day one, every student has a multiskilled team around them, from tutors and therapists to nurses, support staff and assistive tech. We can even provide specialist staff training to tailor our expertise right down to the individual. 

 

Everything we do is underpinned by the preparing for adulthood framework, helping students work towards their life ambitions. Based in central Manchetser we prepare our students for all aspects of adulthood, from future work and community life to independent and healthy living. 

 

 Phone now on 0161 487 4293 to arrange a visit. We look forward to meeting you. 

Who to contact

Contact Name
Jeremy Swinn
Contact Position
Acting Head of Bridge College
Telephone
0161 487 4293 0161 487 4293 0161 283 4848 0161 283 4848
E-mail
Website
Bridge College Website
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Facebook
https://www.facebook.com/SupportTogetherTrust
Twitter
https://twitter.com/TogetherTrust

Where to go

Name
Bridge College
Address
Openshaw Campus
Whitworth Street
Openshaw
Manchester
Postcode
M11 2GR
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Notes

Bridge College is based at Openshaw, Manchester and is part of the Together Trust charity, a leading specialist education, community and care provider.

Whether you want to attend college full-time, part-time or on a blended programme, our purpose built, state of the art campus has access to a wide range of leisure and community facilities in Manchester as well as parks and open spaces.

Time / Date Details

When is it on
College term times- Monday to Friday 9.00am to 3.30pm
Time of day
Afternoon
Morning

Who is it for?

Ages
  • From 16 to 25 years
Supporting People With
  • Learning disability
  • Autistic Spectrum
  • Communication
  • Physical impairment
  • Profound or Multiple Needs
  • Visual impairment
Eligibility Details

Bridge College is a non-residential specialist further education college. We meet the needs of students from 16 to the age of 25 years, developing skills, independence and confidence for each student who may have learning difficulties and disabilities, complex needs, communication disorders and autism.

Accessibility

Details

Bridge College is based at Openshaw, Manchester within a purpose built, specialist SEND setting where we have excellent access to public transport, a number of parking bays including designated disabled parking and our own small fleet of minibuses.

Our college is fully DDA compliant with sensory adaptations to provide a low stimulus environment for our students learning. We’ve got everything covered with a hydrotherapy pool, rebound therapy, sensory integration and specialist bikes. We also have a highly specialised 4D sensory learning space.

We have a range of facilities providing access to specialist equipment, assistive technologies and specialist environments according to student’s individual needs.

We are able to provide a range of translation and interpreting services both in-house and by accessing local interpreting services where required for families for whom English is an additional language.

Here at Bridge College, we make every effort to make reasonable adjustments to meet every pupils’ and family’s need.

Costs

Details
For further admission information please contact us on 0161 487 4293 or visit http://www.togethertrust.org.uk/applying-bridge

Availability

Referral Required?
Yes
Referral Details

Parents, carers, students and professionals are welcome to contact Bridge College directly or through the Together Trust’s main reception.

Most students think about applying in their last year of school, however it can take time to decide whether Bridge College is right for you and to have a full assessment of your needs, so it is a good idea to arrange to visit us well before this. Our advice is to apply in plenty of time.

Places are usually funded by the EFA and the local authority for students with a Learning Disability Assessment or Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP), although individualised budgets can be used for specific services.

Sometimes applying for a place at a specialist college can be hard because lots of questions are asked and you will be asked to consider alternatives – even if you don’t think they are right for you and are not your first choice. Don’t let that put you off – ask for help from your Connexions Advisor – and of course you can contact us at Bridge College too.

To get in touch or ask for an application, you can call, email or send us a message. You are welcome to visit us, just phone 0161 487 4293 or email admin@bridgecollege.ac.uk or send us a message via our website at http://www.togethertrust.org.uk/applying-bridge to arrange an appointment. We will send you further information and invite you to tour Bridge College.  We advise you apply in good time because it can take a while to fully assess your needs, process your application and secure funding. 

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