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Our aim at Derwen College is to nurture, develop and challenge the young people who come to us and equip them with the skills they need for employment and to live as independently as possible.

The college’s specialism is to teach through the medium of vocational programmes that promote employability through direct experiences in work, rather than merely training for work. By providing services to members of the public, all students have opportunities to learn skills for the world beyond college. The whole learning experience is planned to prepare our students to live as independently as possible in the wider community. Derwen College is a vibrant and forward-looking college committed to promoting, through personalised learning, the vocational, educational, personal and social development of young people with a wide range of learning difficulties and disabilities.

Our high standards have helped to establish Derwen College as one of the leading specialist colleges in the country, recognised as ‘Outstanding’ by Oftsed and awarded Beacon Status. The Care Quality Commission in their annual service review recognised Derwen College to be ‘providing an excellent service.’

We are proud of our students’ achievements and know that when they leave us as confident and well rounded adults they will be equipped with skills necessary to move forward with their dreams and aspirations.

We look forward to seeing you at college in the near future.

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