Special Educational Needs (SEN).

As a fully inclusive college, we pride ourselves on offering the very best quality of education to our whole community, which includes those with learning difficulties, physical and sensory disabilities and those with a specific learning difficulty. 

Part of our offer includes Project Choice, an award-winning programme which gives young people with learning difficulties and disabilities the employment edge and the skills and experience needed to get into work. 

We focus on supporting you to develop the skills and confidence to become more independent and prepare for the next stages of life, whether that’s further study, work or volunteering. 

We know that coming to college can be a big step. That’s why we’ll design your learning around your needs and those shown in your education, health and care plan (EHCP). Supported by our experienced, dedicated team, you’ll work towards personal goals in a safe, secure and supportive environment. 

 

Why study with us? 

  • Award-winning Project Choice – a suite of courses specially designed to support independence, confidence and work and life skills. 
  • Dedicated and experienced team to help you thrive in a safe and secure environment. 

Meet Adam

“I love seeing the students thrive and change massively – going from being quiet and shy to coming out of their shell and growing their confidence during their work experience.”

Adam Teasdale, Teacher

Adam Teasdale
Adam Teasdale

Meet Ashley

“I like how Project Choice helps students get the same opportunities as everyone else, it brightens your day seeing the students develop, grow in confidence and go out on work placement to gain real world skills.”

Ashley McVay, Teacher

Ashley McVay
Ashley McVay

Meet Adam

“I love seeing the students thrive and change massively – going from being quiet and shy to coming out of their shell and growing their confidence during their work experience.”

Adam Teasdale, Teacher

Adam Teasdale
Adam Teasdale

Meet Ashley

“I like how Project Choice helps students get the same opportunities as everyone else, it brightens your day seeing the students develop, grow in confidence and go out on work placement to gain real world skills.”

Ashley McVay, Teacher

Ashley McVay
Ashley McVay
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Employment Edge.

We promise you a top quality education with real world skills that will help you in life as well as in work. We call this education with employment edge.

Industry first.
Course content shaped with employers so you leave with the skills they need and the know how to hit the ground running.
Confidence & Qualifications.
Together we’ll build your character as well as your skills.
Education with you, not to you.
A personalised career plan just for you, from day one.
Quality learning spaces.
Multi million pound kit and equipment matching that found in industry.

School Leaver Course Guide 2025/2026

View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.

Gateshead College School Leavers guide for 2025 - 2026