Get to know Arden College

Who we support

Arden College is a specialist further education college for young people aged 16 – 25 with autism and complex barriers to learning.

The learning and support that we provide is tailored to the individual needs, strengths, interests and aspirations of each young person. Our students are supported to design their own personalised curriculum, with the help of their family and other key people in their lives.

Our Ethos

Our mission statement

Building skills for a happy and fulfilling future.

Our vision

Arden College have the right to:
  • Belong
  • Be part of a community
  • Develop emotional resilience
  • Communicate effectively
  • Be healthy
  • Achieve their employment or citizenship potential
  • Develop independence for now and the future

Our locations

Arden College is split between two campuses:

  • Banks campus in the village of Banks
  • Derby Road campus in Southport

Banks campus address

41 Church Road
Banks
Lancashire
PR9 8ET

Derby Road campus

40 Derby Road,
Southport,
PR9 0TZ

What makes Arden College unique?

We use young people’s interests to engage them with learning and build the skills and confidence they need for an independent and fulfilling future. Our learning programmes focus on supporting students to be happy and healthy, gaining employability skills and contributing positively to the community.

We equip students to navigate the complex challenges of becoming adults and the transition from school into employment, education and greater independence.

Our students are fantastic ambassadors for Arden College and their achievements are inspirational. They leave us ready to live their best lives and we are very proud of the work that we do to support them.

We work together to ensure that our students are:

  • Happy and understood
  • Treated equally and with respect
  • Valued for their unique contribution
  • Able to try without fear of failure
  • Defined by their future not by their past
  • Encouraged to be the best they can be

About Aspris

Aspris tailors care and education to meet the diverse needs of children and young people ensuring they always receive the right support at the right time in the right setting. Even when the journey seems hard, Aspris uses courage, resilience, kindness and dedication.

Our team of experts work together to design specialist schools, colleges, and children’s homes that provide safe, nurturing environments where children can reach their potential. When a young person’s confidence grows, they exceed expectation. This is the focus every day, every hour and every minute.

This is the Aspris difference.

Find out more about Aspris here.

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