Making an Application

Who is the Course for?

The course is for young people with a diagnosis of an Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC) including Asperger’s Syndrome aged between 16 and 24 years.

What do I need?

To apply you will need to:

• Have a diagnosis for Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC)
• Be between 16 years and 22 years of age
• Be able to cope in small groups with support

No formal qualifications are needed, just a willingness to learn.

How to apply?

Applications are welcome from learners living locally or within traveling distance from neighbouring counties. Prospective learners, parents or relevant professionals can make enquiries or request an information pack which includes an application form through their school or connexions advisor. Learners and parents/carers usually request a visit to view the college and its facilities.

On receipt of a completed application form the formal process of assessment will commence.

• A letter will be sent acknowledging the application and outlining the next steps.
• Arrangements will be made either with the school or the parent / carer to meet, observe and assess the learner, giving the opportunity to find out the level of support needed and focus on planning the learning programme for the learner.
• On completion of the observation a report is forwarded to NORSACA’s admissions panel. From there a letter is sent out reporting on the panel’s decision which may be an offer of a place.
• On acceptance of the offer of a place, bespoke transition arrangements are made with the parents / carers and / or school.
• Subject to funding being available a start date is agreed.

At all times liaison with parents / carers and related agencies makes the transition a smooth and successful experience.

For further information please contact:

Regional Partnership for Autism Coordinator, West Nottinghamshire College:
Tel 01623 627191 ext. 8225 e-mail: denise.liffen @wnc.ac.uk

or:

Advanced Practitioners, Whitegates College: Tel 01909 509400
e-mail: mariefitzpatrick @whitegates-feu.ac.uk or
gabrielleswift @whitegates-feu.ac.uk