Special School Types
Special School Types
Click on Type of Provision to find additional details on who deliveries this type of provision, what type of content they deliver and the number of days per week the provision is delivered over.
| Type of Provision | Academic level | Entry criteria/application procedure | Possibly can be combined with |
| Further Education Foundation learning | Pre entry level, Entry level 1-3 | Colleges have advice evenings and young people can apply direct. There may be age restriction without an EHC plan | Specialist College, work based learning, the 3rd sector or work placement. |
| FE Mainstream | Level 1 up to Level 3 | Entry criteria can depend on the course and level. Visit open days and apply direct. | Usually done alone but maybe combined with the 3rd sector and work placements. |
| Specialist College | Usually entry level 1 to entry level 3 but it may be possible to do higher level qualifications | Applications have to be approved by the Local Authority funding panel and are made via the NE12 process. This will usually only happen if other suitable provision is not available. All applicants must have an EHC plan. | Further education, work based learning, Working Newcastle and work placement. |
| Work based learning study programme | Usually entry level 3 to level 2 | Apply direct | Specialist College and the 3rd Sector |
| Bespoke | Usually entry level 2 to level 2 | Limited places available. Applications are via the GDCDuO_Mdso team. This provision is for young people who require intensive/specialist support. There may be age restriction without an EHC plan | Work placements, the 3rd sector, Specialist College |
| New Traxs | Usually entry level 1 to level 1 | Applications are via GDCDuO_Mdso or direct to New Traxs. They hold regular open events. | Work placements, the 3rd sector |
| Working Newcastle (study programme via Trinity Solutions | Usually entry level 1 to level 1 | Applications are via GDCDuO_Mdso | Work placements, the 3rd sector, specialist College |
| Supported Internship | Usually entry level 1 to level 2 | Applications via GDCDuO_Mdso or direct to the programmes. There may be age restriction without an EHC plan | Not usually combined with other offers |
| Traineeships | Level 2 | Apply direct to providers | Not usually combined with other offers |
| Apprenticeships | Usually level 2 and above | Apply direct | Not usually combined with other offers |
| 3rd sector | None | Direct or via GDCDuO_Mdso | Can be stand alone or combined with Specialist College, FE, work based learning, bespoke, etc |
| Other | There maybe age restrictions. |
Further Education Foundation learning
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Newcastle College, Tyne Met, Gateshead, South Tyneside
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
Various courses covering independent living skills, employment skills, maths and English
Number of days per week
Usually 3-4
FE Mainstream
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Newcastle College, Tyne Met, Gateshead, South Tyneside, New College Durham, Askham Bryan, Northumberland College including Kirkley Hall
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
Vocational or academic courses leading to employment or higher education
Number of days per week
Usually 3-4
Specialist College
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Locally- ESPA, Dilston, Hedley's
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
Independent living skills, communication and employment skills
Number of days per week
5 days
Work based learning study programme
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Local examples include- Trinity Solutions, City Learning, Nacro, Foyer
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
Work related skills in a specific vocational area. Maths and English if appropriate. Different providers have their specialist vocational areas
Number of days per week
3-5 days
Bespoke
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
An individualised programme that usually includes confidence building, work related skills, maths and English, employability skills
Number of days per week
3-5 days
New Traxs
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
A study programme for LD learners with a strong emphasis on work related skills and work placements.
Number of days per week
3-4 days per week
Working Newcastle (study programme via Trinity Solutions)
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Newcastle Supported Employment team with Trinity Solutions
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
A study programme for LD leaners. The work placement is initially usually at the Capabilities café on Heaton Road. Maths and English is also incorporated.
Number of days per week
Usually 3 days per week
Supported Internship
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Project Choice; New Venture; Further Education and Specialist Colleges
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
A specialist study programme where over 50% of the programme is in a real working environment with the potential of employment at the end of the programme.
Number of days per week
Usually 4-5 days per week
Traineeships
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Various
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
Vocational training which should lead to an apprenticeship
Number of days per week
Max of 6 months of 3-4 days per week
Apprenticeships
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Various
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
Vocational training for a job for which young people receive an allowance
Number of days per week
Usually 5 days per week
3rd sector
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Hextol, Liberdade, Flow (see Flow Brochure in documents), Aukestra, Ouseburn farm
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
Community based activities that usually require payment. Each organisation has a different offer - see their websites for details.
Number of days per week
From hourly upwards - see each organisations website
Other
Delivered by (examples but not an exhaustive list)
Content (general information but see websites for more detail)
See websites for details
