Wishing you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year from all the team at Ascent Autism Specialist College.
We will close on Friday 20th December 2024 and reopen on Monday 6th January 2025.
Your journey starts here
At our Autism Specialist College for adults 16 – 25
Ascent College is dedicated to providing expert specialist education to students with autism and co-occurring needs, our focus is upon achieving the very best outcomes.
We are creative, aspirational, resilient and respectful.
Want to know how and why?
Learning with Ascent Autism Specialist College
Students follow a range of vocational programmes and access community facilities to promote development of functional, personal and self-help skills.
Accredited Learning Pathways
Transitions
& Destinations
Preparing
for adulthood
Supported
Internships
Yanick’s journey
Like many of his peers, Yanick is an extremely active young person who has progressed with his communication, employability skills, social interaction and preparation for adulthood/life skills.
Ben’s Journey
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.
Latest News
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Specialist college named finalists in the Northern Cultural Education Awards
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Specialist college launch ‘Hubway’ project
Specialist college launch ‘Hubway’ project – with two students to help them develop skills & support them to integrate socially with peers.
Ascent College leader shortlisted for prestigious TES Schools Awards
Julliet Doherty, head of adult services at Ascent Autism Specialist College in Newton-le-Willows, has been named as one of only four finalists in the Specialist Provision School Leader of the Year Award at the TES Schools Awards.