SEND Independence Hubs
Pathways into adulthood for young people with special educational needs and disabilities in Hampshire
As part of our commitment to improving outcomes for young people with SEND, Hampshire County Council are working with local colleges to create high-quality, accessible, and effective learning. This aims to support learners who are entering their first year in post-16 education after leaving secondary education (16 year-olds), and who have severe learning difficulties (SLD) or complex needs. This provision will deliver education and training resource provisions to support young people with SEND to develop the independent living skills they need to participate and thrive within college and their community.
The placement has been an amazing experience, she absolutely loves it. The college were very good at communicating once things got rolling, and I felt we were all on the same page.
I couldn't thank the Hub enough for all the support they gave our daughter. She would not have been able to start this placement without someone by her side.
SEND Independence Hubs deliver a bespoke curriculum for learners reflecting the four principles of preparing for adulthood (employment, independent living, community engagement and health), and each provision offers a safe physical space situated within the college campus that is individual and has its own identity and facilities to meet learners’ needs.
SEND Independence Hub locations in Hampshire
- HSDC Alton Campus
Independence Hub Manager (HSDC – Alton) 01420 592408
Dave How, Student Recruitment Adviser 01420 592200 (extension 512), [email protected] - Brockenhurst College
Tracey Miller, LDD Manager, [email protected] - Andover College
Suzie Oostendorp, [email protected]
Independence Hub information for individuals
You can contact your local hub if you are a young person who is:
- entering first year of post 16 education (Year 12), or exiting a 16-19 special school offer with PfA delivery (for those with post 19 offer*)
- studying at pre-entry to entry 1/2 level
- SLD and/or complex needs including those:
- with some risk of absconding
- more complex communication needs
- some challenging behaviours
- medical needs that can be met by the colleges provision
Places will be agreed between Hampshire County Council and the respective college. To discuss joining one of the new SEND Independence Hubs, speak to your SEN caseworker and/or discuss options at your next annual review. Alternatively, contact the college directly to have an initial conversation.
Transition programmes and activities are available prior to starting the provision. You can contact the Independence Hub to find out more information.
If you would like to know more about the SEND Independence Hub pilot, please contact [email protected].
If you are unsure of your eligibility or want to discuss your EHC plan, contact the SEN helpdesk on 01329 316165 or via [email protected].