About us

Ascent Autism Specialist College’s multi-disciplinary team has expertise in supporting social communication, sensory integration, behaviour and emotional needs within a life and functional skills-based core curriculum.

Our Aim:

Ascent College is dedicated to providing expert specialist education to students with autism, our focus is upon achieving the very best outcomes. Ascent college supports young people with autism to fulfil their own unique potential, we provide this through safe and nurturing education environments that meet the full range of young people’s needs.

ASD Specialism

Ascent College specialises in education and preparation for adulthood for young adults with autism and associated difficulties. We provide:

  • Personalised curriculum pathways around a deep understanding of young people’s challenges.
  • Bespoke access to social skills programmes
  • Well-equipped education and therapeutic facilities
  • Pathways that tackle the difficult transitional journeys from childhood to adulthood

The Curriculum

Ascent College multi-disciplinary team has expertise in supporting social communication, sensory integration, behaviour and emotional needs within a life and functional skills-based core curriculum. Education and care services are supported in house by a large therapy team (speech and language and occupational therapy). In addition, students will follow a range of vocational programmes and access community facilities to promote development of functional, personal and self-help skills. There are good opportunities to develop employability skills through partnership with a wide range of local community businesses and services.

Curriculum Allocation

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About us

Student named DoE ‘Voice of Neurodiversity’ Youth Ambassador

Jul 5, 2023 |

Student named Duke of Edinburgh’s Youth Ambassador Ascent Autism Specialist College student, Courtney, has been chosen as the voice of neurodiversity for the Duke of Edinburgh’s (DofE) Youth Ambassador programme. The DofE UK Youth Ambassador programme involves a...

How Ruby Has Improved Her Employability Skills

May 3, 2023 |

Ruby is currently in her third year at college. Ruby is on a pathway to develop her ability to live independently, her community access and her employability skills. Ruby has worked hard to learn new skills through her time with us in various work placements. Her...

Building My Future

May 3, 2023 |

Ben has worked at Earlestown Cricket Club for two years as part of his employability qualification. In this time Ben has made huge progress in his social skills by working alongside a number of different members of the club. Ben has learned a number of new skills at...