A case study demonstrating how the College Educational Psychologist (EP) works with staff and a student with autism on managing behaviour. It shows how a coaching model process is used with a Specialist Support Assistant.

The purpose of Independent Travel Training (ITT) at Carshalton College is to provide students with the knowledge, confidence, and ability to travel safely and independently to and from college and vice versa.

Carshalton College has a holistic approach to assessment which includes all delivery staff and subject areas over a period of time. This approach to identifying priority essential skill targets for our learners impacts positively on our learners’ behaviours, with key areas for development embedded into every session. It additionally brings out the best in staff as they believe in what they are working on, whilst watching their learners reap the benefits.

The Vocational Pathfinder Centre is a new provision for young people over the age of 16. This is a partnership between a special School and two further education colleges. It exists to offer young people with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities a college style experience, in which students can develop their confidence, make choices, and practice the independent living skills that they will need to get the most from their life after School.