School of Foundation Learning - SEND

At New City College, we are passionate about students achieving their full potential through holistic, innovative, experiential learning opportunities. We offer a comprehensive range of training and support to learners with Special Needs and Disabilities to help them achieve their aspirations.

Come and see us! We are currently enrolling and are always happy to help and answer any questions you have. See the link above for campus opening times.

Our courses such as Encounter, Discovery and Move On are designed to help our students become more independent, build their confidence and communication skills and become ready for adult life.

Our Vocational Explorer and Foundation pathway courses support the transition into college and build student’s confidence and study skills.

We also provide supported employment and enterprise pathways, which facilitate students becoming ready for work, for instance through our Skills for Work and very popular Supported Internship Programmes.

In addition, we have bespoke catering and café courses. Students develop employability and catering skills with experience in a working kitchen. They also learn to cook, front of house and customer service skills.

Why choose us?

• We provide our students with excellent opportunities so they can learn, flourish and consistently achieve highly within a cohesive, balanced curriculum with a progressive range of knowledge and skills.
• Students will learn in a safe environment and will be supported every step of the way by experienced and dedicated staff
• Our job coaches support students to develop their employability skills through real-life experience of the world of work. Our students have had fantastic opportunities working with organisations such as the financial times, NHS, Marks and Spencer, Tower Hamlets work path etc.
• At New City college we are committed to helping students succeed and have invested in dedicated facilities to aid in learning and development.
• Students will be able to access courses at levels that are appropriate and meet their needs.

Useful links for you

The links below will help you make a more informed decision about your student applying for college.

• Parents FAQ
• Students FAQ
• Information for parents, guardians and families of new students
• The Admissions process explained