College Life
at SAND
Preparing for adult life — with purpose, support, and real opportunity
College life at SAND is designed for young people aged 16–25 with EHCPs who are preparing for adulthood.
This is not school repeated.
It’s a practical, adult-focused environment where learners build independence, confidence, and employability through real experience, responsibility, and choice — with support that adapts as they grow.
College Life at SAND is For You If…
You want practical, real-world learning
You are ready to move towards adult independence
Need support that understands anxiety, confidence, and difference
Want to explore work, enterprise, and responsibility
Benefit from structure — but not restriction
Whether the goal is paid employment, supported work, further training, or greater independence in everyday life, SAND supports young people to take meaningful steps forward.
Explore our
Curriculum
A strong foundation for adult life and employability
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Structure of College Life
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Trainees attend SAND three days a week. Learning is structured, predictable, and flexible.
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Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday.
08:00 – 08:30 Arrival
08:30 – 09:30 Registration and Life and Living
09:30 – 10:30 Pathway – Session 1
10:30 – 10:50 Break
10:50 – 12:30 Pathway – Session 2
12:30 – 13:15 Lunch
13:15 – 14:30 Pathway – Session 3
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Additional work experience days are arranged individually. This structure builds confidence, routine, and adult responsibility.
What Happens Next?
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Trainees must have an EHCP
Placements are decided by the local authority SEN team
Discuss SAND at the next Annual Review or contact your SEN caseworker
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Book an Open Morning via: info@thesandproject.co.uk
Arrange three taster days (required for all prospective trainees)
After taster days, families confirm preferences with their SEN caseworker. Final placement decisions are made by the local authority.
Our goal is to support to
trainees into
paid employment
and training
Young people leave SAND with:
Confidence and Self Esteem
More Independence
Work Opportunities
Transition Support
Ready to Explore College Life at SAND?
Get in touch if you would like to find out more about:
Referrals
Open Mornings
Curriculum
We welcome conversations with families, schools and local authorities.