Young adults with moderate to severe learning difficulties
Tailored learning programmes, supportive teaching, and step-by-step skill development empowers learners to achieve at their own pace.
Empowering SEN Learners
Our learners achieved higher than the National average in Functional Skills in 2025/2026. If you have additional needs and are looking for a stepping stone qualification that could lead on to higher accreditation enquire at TREC
TREC opens up a world of opportunity, citizenship, confidence and employability to SEN learners aged 16-25.
Who we support
TREC support young people aged 16 to 25 years with a wide range of disabilities and complex needs including:
Supporting those with autism and social communication
By providing structured routines, clear communication strategies, and specialist staff who understand individual needs, helping learners feel safe and supported.
Young people with physical disabilities or complex health needs
Accessible environments, adaptive technology, and personalised care plans enable learners to take greater control of their daily lives.
Helping those with social, emotional, and mental health challenges
Through small group support, mentoring, and therapeutic approaches that build coping strategies, self-belief, and emotional wellbeing.
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Volunteering
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Work placement
Our Engaging Curriculum
TREC provides each learner with a bespoke curriculum offer. This includes classroom and practical sessions that have employability at the heart of it.
In preparation for life after college we aim to develop each learner’s own unique journey.
Our Upcoming Open Day
Could TREC be the right next step for a young person in your family?
Our next Open Day is a chance to visit The Ridge Employability College, meet the team and learn more about how we help young people with SEN build confidence, develop independence and gain skills for life.
Come along, explore the college and ask any questions you may have about life at TREC.
Places can be registered through the QR code on the poster or by clicking here.
For more information, call 01302 897445.
We’d love to welcome you and show you what makes TREC such a supportive place to learn, grow and prepare for the future.
Parents & learners of
“I am proud that both my boys go to this college and have come on so much thanks to TREC”
KR
“Really happy with *****s improved performance and emotional support given and development achieved in this academic year”
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“98% of learners said that the college has created a safe, disciplined and positive environment to learning.”
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Allergy awareness update
Allergy awareness update for all learners/parents/carers/staff/visitors- we are a nut free college – please do not bring in any items containing nuts.