Go to a specialist college

Sometimes your local college cannot give you the help you need. If this happens, you may be able to apply to a specialist college.

What would I do in a specialist college?

At a specialist college you might:

Stay at the college in the week or during term time

Learn new skills, like how to cook

Learn to look after yourself, like how to wash

Learn how to use public transport like buses, trains and taxis

At a specialist college:

You could be a day student and go to college for 4 – 5 days a week

You could live at the college

Most courses last for 2 years

To find out more you should:

Talk to your parents or carers

Talk to your Career Adviser. They can tell you about these colleges and who can help you

Talk to your Social Worker

Find different specialist colleges by looking at the Natspec website

Find out about the different options open to you when you reach 16 years old.