Preparing for adulthood

Information and advice for disabled students.

Disability Rights UK have created a factsheet with adjustment suggestions. These can be used a for training and at college or university. It is not a definitive or comprehensive list. The adjustments are not listed in any order of priority.

Information about disability support for students at Bedford Sixth-Form. 

Sense College East is a specialist independent college for young people aged 16 to 25 years old, with special educational needs and disabilities. Sense College East is Ofsted registered and was graded 'Good' in February 2023.

Further education colleges provide a range of courses suitable for students of all abilities and interests. Most colleges will also offer specialist entry level supported learning courses that focus on developing basic skills and life skills.

A foundation skills course specifically designed for 16 to 18 year olds with a learning difficult or needing extra support. 

This course is specifically designed for 16 to 18 year olds with a learning difficult or needing extra support. 

All available courses for young people and adults aged 16 years old and older. These courses are across Bedford College, Tresham College and Central Bedfordshire College.

The Bedford College Group courses that are available through Central Bedfordshire College.

A series of courses designed to help students with learning difficulties or disabilities build their independence and confidence.

The Discovery College is an educational project, focused on improving young people’s wellbeing. It is open to all young person aged 13 to 18 years old living in Bedford Borough, Central Bedfordshire and Luton. They can join our free workshops held online and face-to-face.

Sense College East is a specialist independent college for young people aged 16 to 25 years old, with special educational needs and disabilities. Sense College East is Ofsted registered and was graded 'Good' in February 2023.

Youth Inspired is a community organisation for people with learning difficulties, disabilities, autism or mental health conditions. They enabled them to learn, grow and achieve through training and support. They are a small independent learning provider and can respond quickly to the needs of learners.

Heywood House is based in Luton. It follows accredited educational programme specific to the needs of young adults with profound and complex difficulties. 

The MacIntyre No Limits approach enables young people with autism, special education needs and social, emotional and mental health needs to continue their education and develop skills in preparation for adulthood. It is for young people aged 16 and over.

This is a specialist supported employment service for young people and adults with a learning disability. They support people to get paid employment, access work trials and find out about volunteering placements.

This is a specialist supported employment service for young people and adults with a learning disability. They support people to get paid employment, access work trials and find out about volunteering placements.

Find the Luton transition to adulthood for independence booklet, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other resources.

The Luton Transition team works with young people between the ages of 14 to 25 who are on a current education, health and care plan (EHCP) or have special education needs or difficulties. 

A tool to help those who support young people to better understand what matters to them, what they are good at and how to provide great support.

Access to Work can help you get or stay in work if you have a physical or mental health condition or disability. 

A form that can be used to support your young person to identify what help and changes are available to help them move into work or stay in a job.

A range of housing schemes that help people with learning disabilities to live in their own home.

Shared Lives Bedford is about sharing your home and family life. It assists adults with learning disabilities to have greater everyday life opportunities within the local community.

The Bedford Independent Living Team and the Huddleston Way supported living project offer support to people with learning disabilities living independently within the community.

Find the Luton transition to adulthood for independence booklet, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other resources.

The Luton Transition team works with young people between the ages of 14 to 25 who are on a current education, health and care plan (EHCP) or have special education needs or difficulties. 

Search results in Luton Council directory for supported living.

The 'My Own Place' report provides practical tools and advice to help young people with disabilities and their families. 

9 top tips when looking for housing for young people with SEND. This guide is written for families and supporters to share with young people.

The Centre for Independent Living is a day service to support adults with learning disabilities. They offer opportunities for people to gain a more independent lifestyle. This is done through activities and by accessing services in and around Bedford.

Find the Luton transition to adulthood for independence booklet, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other resources.

Find the Luton transition to adulthood for independence booklet, frequently asked questions (FAQs) and other resources.

The Luton Transition team works with young people between the ages of 14 to 25 who are on a current education, health and care plan (EHCP) or have special education needs or difficulties.