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To: MP for London Borough of Newham
We need a SEND college for 19-25 year old in Newham
The SEND children have the right to stay in education until they reach the age of 25years. But in Newham there is no college for students after their 19th birthday. They always have to apply to colleges outside the borough. Applying for transport to take them to and fro is also impossible.
We will be very grateful if the SEND students of Newham can have at least one college for 19-25 year old so they don't have to apply to colleges outside the borough.
We will be very grateful if the SEND students of Newham can have at least one college for 19-25 year old so they don't have to apply to colleges outside the borough.
Why is this important?
The SEND students should not be forgotten about after 18 years old. Day centres are not enough. SEND students also matter and they deserve to have their own college for over 18 year old. Where they can continue their education with their friends that they've already bonded with. This way learning life skills, how to be independent will build their confidence in life.
My son is 20 years old he enjoys going to college but after this academic year the college cannot accept him back. I have searched the whole of Newham for a college that accepts over 19s but there is not a single one. This is heartbreaking because there are a lot of students like him who are stuck unless they look for colleges outside the borough.
My son is 20 years old he enjoys going to college but after this academic year the college cannot accept him back. I have searched the whole of Newham for a college that accepts over 19s but there is not a single one. This is heartbreaking because there are a lot of students like him who are stuck unless they look for colleges outside the borough.
