Transitions
We support all parties to start to think about transitions into adulthood as soon as they start their journey in Ascent College. This will mean that they have time to consider their options and visit different places.
Specialist education to students with autism
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.
Transitions:
The students and their families may not know what they want to do when they leave college. We support all parties to start to think about it this as soon as they start their journey at Ascent. This will mean that they have time to consider their options and visit different places, so they can make an informed decision.
The transition to adulthood means becoming an adult. Planning for this involves looking at what the student might like to do when they leave Ascent College. Further planning will include looking at where they might live when they leave Ascent College.
Students have the right to make decisions about their future, they are offered support from teachers, TSA’s, therapy and work experience partners. This is facilitated through personal tutorials, 1:1 support and small group support.
Transition from college can be daunting, difficult and confusing. The decisions made can have an impact on the rest of our student’s lives. Ascent College staff support the students to make life choices of their own choosing.
It’s important that the students and their families are engaged in the planning early to make sure decisions are informed and that support is appropriate. A successful transition will involve everyone in the student’s circle of support, e.g. their family, LA, Social Workers, SENCO, teachers and therapists. Ascent College aims to provide careers and employment guidance that can be used to signpost to other services.
Destinations:
This is personalised to the goals and aspirations of the young adults and their choices.
Student Life
Ascent Autism Specialist College teaching assistant receives national award
Sam Lowe, a teaching assistant at Ascent Autism Specialist College, has received a national award from Teaching Personnel. The SEN Teaching Assistant of the Year Award recognises and celebrates the hard work and dedication of teaching assistants in Special Educational...
Ascent Autism Specialist College shortlisted for three prestigious Educate Awards
Ascent Autism Specialist College, part of the Remarkable Autism Charity, has been shortlisted for three awards in the highly anticipated Educate Awards 2023 shortlist. . The Educate Awards is the largest education awards in the North West and celebrates the...
Community enterprise project awarded community funding from MRWA for the second year
The Pre-Loved Project, part of Ascent Autism Specialist College, has been awarded community funding for the second year running. The MRWA (Merseyside Waste and Recycling Authority) Community Fund aims to support eco-friendly and sustainable projects. For 2022/23 the...
Student named DoE ‘Voice of Neurodiversity’ Youth Ambassador
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...
Remarkable Autism awarded the National Autistic Society’s Beacon Status
Wargrave House School and Ascent Autism Specialist College, part of the Remarkable Autism Charity, have been awarded the National Autistic Society’s highest award accreditation, Beacon Status. The award, given to provisions that have already achieved an advanced award...
Ascent Autism Specialist College student gets a visit from a celebrated author
Fantasy author Wes. M Henshaw recently visited the Preloved Project in Newton-le-Willows to discuss his new book with students from Ascent Autism Specialist College. The distinguished author met with Ascent Autism Specialist College student; Courtney, a...
How Ruby Has Improved Her Employability Skills
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...
Learn Why a Professional Music Producer Invited Our Student to London
Learn Why a Professional Music Producer Invited Our Student to London 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....
Building My Future
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...
Inspirational LEAP Specialist College student receives Rotary Young Citizen Peacemaker Award 2023
LEAP Specialist College student Yanick has been awarded the Rotary Young Citizen Peacemaker Award after making an exceptional impact on his peers and the local community. Yanick, nominated by LEAP Specialist College, will receive his Young Citizen Peacemaker Award at...