Sheiling College A GSG School

Special Education Needs

Sheiling College is part of the Sheiling Special Education Trust, which is a registered charity and non-profit making company. Sheiling College is an Independent Specialist College for young adults aged 19-25 with severe, complex and moderate learning difficulties and disabilities. The college provide an inclusive, uplifting education and care environment that meets the needs of the whole person. These goals are at the heart of our provision, and their attainment is assisted by the picturesque natural setting and the community style of Sheiling College. In the context of a safe and welcoming setting, learning experiences and opportunities are real-life based, all of which help Sheiling College to be an innovative and effective provider. Set in a sustainable and eco friendly 50-acre site close to the New Forest and Dorset coastline, the natural surroundings of our college provide a rich, enabling and therapeutic learning environment for students aged 19-25, who have a special educational need. We specialise in autism and communication difficulties, severe and complex learning disabilities and challenging behaviour. Students at Sheiling College are studying at either Entry 1, Entry 2 or Entry 3 Level. The college offers an individualised and flexible approach to placements through 38 or 52 week, day, extended day, weekly, termly and year round boarding. We also offer respite services during the holidays. Our Rudolf Steiner-inspired College conducts modern best practice whilst respecting and developing every student’s sense of self. Students are encouraged and supported to be resourceful and caring individuals, to explore the world of feelings, behaviour and values. We focus on building confidence and skills in different environments and social groups, whilst also developing functional independence in college and beyond. By creating a ‘least restrictive environment’ for our students, the college promotes enthusiasm for learning and cultivates an inclusive environment which allows each student to discover and realise their full potential, in a safe, fun, learning environment.