Supporting young adults aged 16-25 to discover their potential in a safe environment
Education Reimagined for Mental Health
At Inclusion College, we provide individual support for young adults with complex mental health and learning needs. For young people whose potential has been limited by more traditional approaches, we offer an alternative pathway that places individual wellbeing at the heart of education.
Young people with mental health needs are twice as likely to leave education without qualifications.* This age group has the poorest mental health in the UK, with one in three (34%) people aged 18–24 reporting symptoms of anxiety or depression**. At Inclusion College we’re creating opportunities where barriers once stood and giving students a future they can look forward to
Who we support
Inclusion College welcomes students aged 16-25 who:
- Have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
- Require a more supportive learning environment
- Need a tailored further education programme
- May have struggled with mainstream college settings
- Are looking to develop independence and life skills
- Require mental health support alongside education
Our Approach
We’ve created a community where students feel valued, not judged. Our approach includes:
“Education should lift young people up, not leave them behind.”
Personalised Learning
Individually tailored timetables and support plans
Preparation for Adulthood
Practical skills for independent living and employment
Mental Health Focus
Wellbeing support is at the foundation of all activities
Therapeutic Environment
Every interaction supports mental health and growth
Small Groups
Intimate learning environment with high staff-to-student ratios
More about how we do things
Finding Your Pathway
Our curriculum is designed to help students thrive, not just survive. Encouraging aspirations for a future that might have seemed out of reach. We offer:
- Functional skills maths and English
- Life skills & wellbeing
- Employability & work skills
- Social skills and communication
- Art and music
- Vocational options
- Work experience opportunities
- Counselling and mental health support
Students attend either morning (9:30am-12:30pm) or afternoon (1:00pm-4:00pm) sessions, with themed days throughout the week focusing on different aspects of development.
Success Stories
A Community That Cares
At Inclusion College, we’ve built a community founded on:
- Kindness and respect
- Collaborative relationships with families
- Partnership with agencies and support services
- Regular communication with parents/carers
- A whole-person approach to student development
