Our facilities:
You'll study our alternative provision SEN course full-time at Bede Campus and will have access to a dedicated area within an inclusive college environment and specialist staff.
Our Directions programme is our specialist provision course for SEND students - developed to progress your English and Maths skills, personal and social skills to help you to new directions!
If you think our special education course is the right fit for you or the person you care for, you can find out more and apply here!
You'll study our alternative provision SEN course full-time at Bede Campus and will have access to a dedicated area within an inclusive college environment and specialist staff.
Dedicated area within an inclusive college environment.
Specialist staff.
Sensory room and garden.
Adaptable classrooms with specialist software and technology.
Independent living skills kitchen and accessible toilets and shower / wet room.
Dedicated transport drop off point.
See some of the amazing work out Directions staff get up to - speech and language therapist, Nicola, shares with you her fantastic Makaton rendition of George Ezra's Shotgun.
Nicola is just one of the inspirational, specialist staff in the Directions team who provide daily support and motivation to our learners.
For students who wish to work, you can also get involved in work placements and enrichment opportunities to further develop your confidence and life skills through our supported internships.
Our Supported Internship program provides a unique opportunity for learners to take part in a work based curriculum. The majority of the course would involve 300 hours of work experience which would develop the necessary skills to support further employment.
Our students do incredible work, building their confidence with extracurricular trips in new environments and their social skills working in group projects. Helping them develop the skills most relevant to their needs in a supportive environment.
They can also take part in incredible initiatives like our Makaton choir!
Sunderland College, as part of college group EPNE, receives an Outstanding rating across the board in its latest Ofsted inspection.
November 26, 2024
College students recently showcased their creative talents at an exhibition aimed at creating connectedness for local young people.
March 13, 2025
Education Partnership North East (EPNE) recently hosted a high-profile Skills Scoping visit and roundtable at Sunderland College.
February 20, 2025
The Housing Innovation and Construction Skills Academy (HICSA) has reached a major milestone as it has officially been marked as watertight.
January 23, 2025