Cambian Wing College

Overview

Cambian Wing College is an independent specialist college for young people with autism, providing personalised courses from entry level 3 to level 3. The inspection found that leaders have made necessary improvements since the previous visit, resulting in a high-quality curriculum that helps students develop independence and achieve positive destinations.

Strengths

• Students enjoy a "welcoming and friendly environment" where they "feel safe to be themselves" and demonstrate "positive attitudes towards their learning."
• The college offers a "very comprehensive personal development curriculum" that is well contextualised, including meaningful engagement with topics like democracy and healthy relationships.
• Learners receive "highly effective career information and guidance," with specialist staff providing "highly personalised support" to achieve future education or employment goals.
• Therapeutic support is effectively integrated, helping students "recognise and self-regulate their emotions" and meet social, emotional, and mental health targets.
• Teachers use "assistive technology and tools" effectively, enabling students to complete tasks and produce "high-quality work."

Areas to improve

• Check for student misconceptions in lessons more effectively.
• Relate learning experiences to the digital world students are preparing for.
• Increase student attendance.

Safeguarding

The report states that "the arrangements for safeguarding are effective."