Education for 20-25 years

Information about the education options for young people aged 20-25 with special educational needs.

Looking for a specialist support service?

Specialist Support Service Post 16 Offer & Equipment for Post-16 Students in FE Colleges with a sensory impairment
Support for physical/medical needs, which includes occuptional therapy, physiotherapy and nursing.
Communication and social interaction, which includes support for autism and speech and language.
Learning support, for learning difficulties, dyslexia and other specific learning difficulties.
Support for social emotional and and mental health
Support for families and settings, which includes early support, minority ethnic achievement service, inclusion team and much more.

Use the filters within the directories to search by age, district, areas served, and provider type, such as a commissioned or private service.

Please note: Staffordshire Connects is a free and impartial service. Information contained in the SEND Local Offer does not represent a recommendation or endorsement of a service or provider. For more information please see our disclaimer. Providers are responsibile for updating their own information. Please let us know if you would like to suggest a listing and we will contact the provider for you.

I'm looking for a college, what are my options?

Our post 16 options page looks at the different options available. Also see our preparing for adulthood pages for more information.

Our sixth form and further education colleges directory below, holds information on further education colleges and specialist colleges.

Information on access to higher education.

Please note: providers are responsible for updating their own information. Please let us know if you would like to suggest a school or setting and we will contact them.

What special educational needs (SEN) support can be put in place?

See our information page on special educational needs (SEN) support in colleges for more information on:

Adapting the curriculum and/or environment in schools
What support can be provided in mainstream schools
What you can do if you disagree with the support provided

The SEND Code of Practice: 0-25 years provides statutory guidance on the special educational needs and disability (SEND) system for children and young people aged from 0-25 years.

Gov.uk also provide the following guides:

Do I need an education health and care plan to access support?

Most young people with special educational needs and disabilities will have their needs met within local mainstream colleges.

Education health and care needs assessments

Some young people may need more help than would normally be provided in a setting. The education health and care needs assessment will look in detail at the young person's needs and the support that they require.