Five Steps Into College

Are you looking to attend post-16 education and need to know where to start? Or are you a parent/carer who wants to find out the right information on how to best support your child/young person to get the most out of their studies?

Then you have come to the right place! We have produced some helpful guidance, advice, tips and things to think about when approaching the journey into college.

Check out the steps below to explore the different stages of a student’s journey into college….

Step One: Your Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP)

Find out all the information you need for completing a Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) to support your studies at mainstream college.

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Step Two: Applying for Mainstream Colleges

Discover how you can put the right preparations in place to begin your mainstream college search and find the best place to study.

Find out more about 'Step Two: Applying for Mainstream Colleges'

Step Three: Getting the Right Support in Place

Find out the different types of support that may be available to you within mainstream college and what you can do to access it.

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Step Four: Funding Available

Learn what funding options may be available to you when studying at mainstream college.

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Step Five: Technology for Your Studies

Learn more about the different types of assistive technology which may be available to provide support with your education.

Find out more about 'Step Five: Technology for Your Studies'
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