Curriculum Pathways & Learning Programs

Ascent Specialist College is committed to providing exceptional education and support for autistic young people and associated difficulties. Our multi-disciplinary team specializes in social communication, sensory integration, behaviour and emotional needs, and works with students to develop life skills, personal and self-help skills, and vocational skills to prepare them for adulthood.

Our Aim:

Ascent Specialist College is dedicated to delivering excellence, always seeking to go above and beyond expectations. Through highly supported and person-centred pathways students are facilitated to embrace diversity and demonstrate integrity.

ASC Specialism

Ascent Specialist College specialises in education and preparation for adulthood for autistic young people and associated difficulties. We provide foundation learning, development of life skills, personal and self-help skills, social and communication skills and therapeutic support with sensory integration difficulties.

The Curriculum

Ascent Specialist 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 is 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.

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Parents and Professionals

Ascent Autism Advice Forum – April Session

Mar 26, 2025 | ,

Date: Thursday 3rd April 2025Location: Online via Microsoft Teams Join us for the next session of the Ascent Autism Advice Forum, where we bring together parents, carers, professionals, and anyone interested in learning more about autism and best practices in support...

Specialist college students host business breakfast for employers

Mar 7, 2025 |

Students from Ascent Autism Specialist College in Newton-le-Willows recently hosted a business breakfast, bringing together students and employers for a valuable networking opportunity. Held at the college’s Cosy Corner Café, the event welcomed current work experience...

An Individual Approach for Alicia

Feb 10, 2025 |

Curriculum Pathway: Vocational Training and Independent Living Skills Entry Date: 2021 Background: Alicia joined Ascent Autism Specialist College in September 2021 with an EHCP, autism and ADHD diagnosis. Prior to joining Ascent College, Alicia was in a mainstream...