Education
Signposting to information about some of the available educational provisions
Information providers about local educational provisions
1. North Yorkshire Council
2. SENDIASS (The Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service)
Additional Needs Support Providers
3. Seaside SaLT (Speech and Language Therapy)
4. Dyslexia Assessment by the Sea
5. Coast Tuition and Coast Tuition Community (School Age)
6. Scarborough Pupil Referral Service (SPRS)
Specialist post-school educational provisions in Scarborough:
7. Supporting Choice
8. Personalised Learning College (Scarborough)
9. Blueberry Academy
10. Coast Tuition and Coast Tuition Community (School Leavers, Transition and Adult Learners)
Some of the other personalised post-school educational provisions in Scarborough:
11. Futureworks NY
Specialist schools and colleges in Scarborough:
12. Woodlands Academy, Scarborough
13. Springhead School, Scarborough
14. Cambian Scarborough School
Some of the specialist schools and colleges beyond Scarborough:
15. Welburn Hall School, Kirbymoorside
16. The Catcote Academy, Hartlepool
17. Henshaws College, Harrogate
Some of the mainstream colleges in Scarborough and beyond:
18. Scarborough TEC
19. Scarborough University Technical College
20. Askham Bryan College, York
21. Bishop Burton College, Beverley
1. North Yorkshire Council
The North Yorkshire Council (NYC) website has information on a wide range of areas relating to children and young people with special educational needs or disability (SEND). Children and young people who are on the autism spectrum might attend a mainstream or a specialist educational provision, depending on their needs.
School Admissions: Finding a school, locate a list of all schools, find out about changing schools, admission policies and more
NYC Website: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/education-and-learning/school-admissions
SEND and school provision: List of SEND school provisions in North Yorkshire
NYC Website: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/children-and-families/send-local-offer/send-information-parents-and-carers/send-education/send-and-school-provision#:~:text=Schools%20in%20North%20Yorkshire,and%20care%20plan%20(EHCP).
SEND Local Offer: Information about SEND for parents, carers, professionals, and how to contact the SEND team
NYC Website: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/children-and-families/send-local-offer
SEND Specialist support and information: Understanding support available in schools for children with special educational needs/ disabilities
NYC Website: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/children-and-families/send-local-offer/send-information-parents-and-carers/send-education/send-specialist-support-and-inclusion#:~:text=Some%20children%20with%20more%20complex,and%20young%20people%20with%20SEND.
2. SENDIASS North Yorkshire
SENDIASS (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Information, Advice and Support Service): This is an information, advice and support service offering free, confidential and impartial information and advice linked to special educational needs and disability. It is for young people 0-25 years and their parents and carers.
Phone: 01609 536923 Contact: https://sendiassnorthyorkshire.co.uk/contact-us/
Website: https://sendiassnorthyorkshire.co.uk/
Additional Needs Support Providers
3. Seaside SaLT (Speech and Language Therapy)
Seaside SaLT: This organisation provides private, tailor-made Speech and Language Therapy sessions for children 0-18. They offer initial consultations, assessments and intervention sessions. The sessions can be at their clinic in Scarborough or at the child’s home, school or nursery. They also offer a practical course for parents to support their 0-5 year old childen’s language and communication development. See website for more information and fees.
Contact: Helen Harron 07862178850 or Kate Hemingway 07562755011
Email: queries@seasideslt.co.uk
Website: https://seasideslt.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/seasidesalt
4. Dyslexia Assessment By The Sea
Dyslexia By The Sea: Lauryn is a Dyslexia Specialist Tutor and Assessor for children and young people up to 16 years old. She provides specialist dyslexia tuition and dyslexia screening, based in the Scarborough area. This can be at the child/learner’s home or in Lauryn’s office in Scarborough town centre, or possibly at the child’s school. See website for more information and fees.
Contact: Lauryn 07861417698 Email: dabythesea@gmail.com
Website: https://www.dabythesea.co.uk/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dyslexiabythesea/
5. Coast Tuition and Coast Tuition Community (School-age)
Coast Tuition and Coast Tuition Community: This private company works with learners of school age, school leavers and adult learners. They offer a wide range of provisions.
School age: Coast Tuition provide bespoke learning plans of up to 15 hours of 1-1 delivery per week for students who can’t access mainstream education. They also provide long-term exclusion support. Coast Tuition works with primary and secondary schools, colleges and the local authority to provide their service. Teaching takes place in a range of learning spaces to suit individual needs at the Yorkshire Business Centre in Scarborough town centre, and in outdoor learning environments too.
Family Hub Sessions: These community support sessions provide a fun and relaxing environment for children and their parents/carers. They include a hot meal and are an opportunity for children to play, socialise, be supported with their homework, and enjoy other activities. The adults can enjoy time with their children and be part of a supportive group for each other too. There are two sessions per week, one is in Eastfield on Tuesdays 3-5p.m. and the other is in Scarborough on Wednesdays 3-5p.m. These sessions are free to attend.
Kids Club: Holiday fun, games and activities in an educational setting is offered during part of the school holidays. Contact Coast Tuition for dates.
Contact: 07754 270274 or 07754 270276 Email: info@coasttuition.co.uk
Website: https://coasttuition.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coasttuition
6. Scarborough Pupil Referral Service (SPRS)
Scarborough Pupil Referral Service (SPRS): This North Yorkshire County
Specialist post-school educational provisions in Scarborough:
7. Supporting Choice
Supporting Choice: They are based on Hoxton Road in Scarborough and provide supported learning programmes for 16-25 year olds, including those who are on the autism spectrum. Learners work in a supported classroom environment on employability and functional skills (English and Maths). They are supported throughout a range of local work experience placements and supported internships. Wider learning is supported including travel training, social skills and money management.
Contact: Richard 01723 480032 Email: admin@supportingchoice.co.uk
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Supporting-Choice-Ltd-2065268330238130/
8. Personalised Learning College (Scarborough)
Personalised Learning College (Scarborough): This North Yorkshire Council service is based at The Street. Personalised Learning College enables young people to access local learning opportunities which will lead towards independence, personal progress, community participation and towards employment. This is achieved by identifying clear learning aims and objectives with the learner. This empowers them with the skills, confidence and challenge to be successful in adult life.
Contact: Carl Sellars 07813408975 Email: Carl.Sellars@northyorks.gov.uk
Website: https://www.northyorks.gov.uk/send-and-preparing-adulthood?fbclid=IwAR1rygEKyk-zfoTWS2b1IT3DrqmYsHtFXrdhC1EK0VuSiPrLGTgxiYOl59c
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/North-Yorkshire-Personalised-Learning-College-104227678206330/
9. Blueberry Academy
Blueberry Academy: This academy supports 17 to 60 year olds, including those who are on the autism spectrum, to work towards independence and employment goals. Blueberry run employment sessions at their Scarborough provision in Woodend, The Crescent. Their job-coaches also match learners with local supported work experience placements.
Contact: 01723 384500 Email: ltraill@blueberryacademy.co.uk
Website: http://blueberryacademy.co.uk/ Facebook: htps://www.facebook.com/BlueberryatBarStreet
10. Coast Tuition and Coast Tuition Community (School Leavers, Transition and Adult Learners)
Coast Tuition and Coast Tuition Community: This private company works with learners of school age, school leavers and adult learners. They offer a wide range of provisions.
School leavers, transition and adult learners: Coast Tuition are an accredited National College Open Network (NOCN) training centre offering qualifications in Functional Skills, Employability, Pre-Tenancy and Pathways. They also offer a bespoke one year transition programme in Preparing for Further Learning or Employment Entry Level 3.
Contact: 07754 270274 or 07754 270276 Email: info@coasttuition.co.uk
Website: https://coasttuition.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/coasttuition
Some of the other personalised post-school educational provisions in Scarborough:
11.Futureworks NY
Futureworks NY: This organisation is based at 40 Victoria Road, YO11 1SD. Futureworks NY provide support, encouragement and guidance to young people from Year 10 upwards and economically inactive adults. They offer many varied opportunities including Functional Skills Maths and English, careers guidance, and projects which can range from outdoor challenges to furniture repair and restoration. They have a shop called Furniture Works where learners can learn customer service and business skills.
Contact: Sarah or Michelle 01723 449616 Email: info@futureworksny.co.uk
Website: https://futureworksny.co.uk/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fwnyscarboro/
Specialist schools and colleges in Scarborough:
12. Woodlands Academy, Scarborough
Woodlands Academy: This is a specialist school for pupils aged 2-16 and with a wide range of needs. Some of their learners are on the autism spectrum.
Phone: 01723 373260 Website: http://woodlands.n-yorks.sch.uk/
Email: admin@woodlands.n-yorks.sch.uk
13. Springhead School, Scarborough
Springhead School: This school admits pupils aged 2-19 and with a wide range of needs. Their learners include those who are on the autism spectrum.
Phone: 01723 367829 Website:https://www.springhead.n-yorks.sch.uk/
Email: admin@springhead.n-yorks.sch.uk
14. Cambian Scarborough School, Scarborough
Cambian School: This is an independent specialist school for up to 20 learners aged 8-18 who have a wide range of needs. Their learners include those who are on the autism spectrum.
Phone: 01723 582073
Website: https://www.cambiangroup.com/specialist-education/our-schools/semh-schools/cambian-scarborough-school/
Email: education@cambiangroup.com
Some of the specialist schools and colleges beyond Scarborough:
15. Welburn Hall School, Kirbymoorside
Welburn Hall School: This is a Specialist School offering a Post 16 curriculum. Welburn Hall has day and boarding places for ages 8 to 19 for those who are identified as having Special Educational Need, including those who are on the autism spectrum.
Phone: 01751 431218 Website: www.welburn-hall.n-yorks.sch.uk
Email: admin@welburn-hall.n-yorks.sch.uk
16. The Catcote Academy, Hartlepool
The Catcote Academy, Hartlepool: This is a specialist provision for students with a wide range of specialist education needs, including those who are on the autism spectrum. All students have an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan. Catcote Academy caters for secondary and post-16s. Catcote 6th Form caters for post-16s. Post-19s and lifelong learners who have severe and multiple learning disabilities are catered for by Catcote Futures.
Phone: 01429 264036 Website: www.catcoteacademy.co.uk
Email: admin@catcoteacademy.co.uk
17. Henshaws College, Harrogate
Henshaws College: This is a specialist college for those with specialist educational needs including those who are on the autism spectrum. Their approach to education, learning and care aims to empowers people aged 16 to 25 to ‘progress and live life the way they want’. They have a dedicated low-arousal setting called ‘The Starting Point Centre for Autism’.
Phone: 01423 886451 Website: www.henshaws.org.uk
Email: college@henshaws.ac.uk
Some of the mainstream colleges in Scarborough and beyond:
18. Scarborough TEC
Scarborough TEC: The Student Support Team offers specialised support where needed, including for those who are on the autism spectrum. Scarborough TEC
Phone: 01723 372105
Email: enquiries@scarboroughtec.ac.uk Website: https://scarboroughtec.ac.uk/contact-scarborough-tec/
19. Scarborough University Technical College (Scarborough UTC)
Scarborough UTC: The Inclusion Team offers additional support to learners who have additional needs and/or an Education Health Care Plan, including those who are on the autism spectrum. Scarborough UTC offers places to14 to 18 year old learners.
Phone: T: 01723 821 621
Email: enquiries@scarboroughutc.co.uk Website: https://www.scarboroughutc.co.uk/
20. Askham Bryan College, York
Askham Bryan College: They have an additional learning support team that supports learners with a range of needs including those who are on the autism spectrum. Courses start at entry level and include a wide range of subjects including foundation learning, agriculture, animal management, land and wildlife, engineering, motor-sport and floristry.
Phone: 01904 772277 Website: www.askham-bryan.ac.uk
Email: enquiries@askham-bryan.ac.uk
21. Bishop Burton College, Beverley
Bishop Burton College: They offer specialist support for those with educational needs including those who are on the autism spectrum. Courses start at entry level and include a wide range of subjects foundation studies, agriculture, animal management, applied science, art, design and fashion,food, Health and Social Care and Childcare, Travel and Tourism.
Phone: 01964 553000 Website: www.bishopburton.ac.uk
Email: enquiries@bishopburton.ac.uk
If you know of further opportunities, please let us know:
scarboroughautismuk@gmail.com