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Every student follows a personalised study programme designed around their individual needs and aspirations. Our curriculum is ambitious – it develops skills, builds knowledge and helps students prepare for their next steps.
Study programmes focus on three core areas – Communication and Wellbeing, Independence, and Employability – and can include both accredited (Entry Level to Level 3) and non-accredited (RARPA) learning. Sessions are delivered in a variety of ways: taught lessons, small group work, practical activities, vocational workshops and learning in the community.
Every pathway also includes English and Maths, tutor groups, RSHE (Relationships, Sex and Health Education), and work experience.
Communication and wellbeing pathway
Independence Pathway
Employability pathway
English & Maths
English and Maths are essential skills for learning, work and everyday life. All students have the opportunity to develop them through:
- Accredited route: Entry Level through to GCSE
- Non-accredited route
British Sign Language (BSL)
All students at Yorkshire Rose College have the opportunity to learn BSL with our dedicated d/Deaf staff team. BSL is taught as both a communication tool and a qualification pathway, ensuring students gain valuable skills for life and work.
BSL programmes include:
- Non-accredited Sign Language Skills
- FE accredited British Sign Language
We’re proud to offer a specialist Deaf Education Centre for students aged 16 to 25. It’s a dedicated space for Deaf students, where Deaf young people can learn, thrive and build independence, and be supported by staff who understand their language, culture and community.
Communication without barriers
Every student is different, and so are their communication needs. Our team of Communication Support Workers adapts to each student, using BSL, SSE or speech depending on preference. BSL is at the heart of the Centre, helping students develop a strong vocabulary, build confidence and reduce barriers to learning.
More than a classroom
The Deaf Education Centre isn’t just about academic study – it’s also about identity and belonging. Students are supported to embrace Deaf culture and community, develop independence and build the skills they need for adulthood.
Person-centred support
With small class sizes, individualised timetables and a highly skilled support team, students receive the right help at the right time. Whether it’s accessing the full curriculum in their preferred language or developing life skills through Deaf Independence, we make sure every student has the opportunity to succeed on their own terms.
At Yorkshire Rose College, everything we do is about preparing students for the future. From work experience and careers guidance to transition planning and leavers’ support, we make sure every student is equipped to move forward with confidence, independence and ambition.
Work experience
Work experience is a core part of student life. Every student has the opportunity to:
- Take part in at least three industry visits in their first year
- Progress to a work placement, supported by our dedicated Work Coaches
- Gain hands-on experience through our wide network of employer partners
These opportunities give students the chance to explore different industries, test their skills in real workplaces and build confidence for the future.
Careers guidance
Our Careers Education and Guidance programme supports students to prepare for meaningful futures — whether that’s paid work, supported employment, volunteering or further study.
- Every student has access to impartial careers advice with a Level 6 Qualified Careers Advisor
- Careers interviews are arranged individually, at a time that suits each student
Our programme is benchmarked against the Gatsby Benchmarks, with a yearly action plan to ensure continuous improvement.
Careers interviews
Careers interviews are informal, one-to-one meetings designed to help students explore their options and plan next steps.
In your interview, you might talk about:
- Your likes, dislikes and skills — and what career might suit you
- What you’re good at and what you’d like to improve
- What steps are needed to get into your chosen career
- How to look for jobs, write a CV and prepare for interviews
Why it helps:
- Understand your options and make clearer decisions
- Learn more about your own strengths and potential
- Feel more confident about the future
Transition planning
Preparing for adulthood starts from day one. Our Transition Team works with each student from their first year at college, building a circle of support that includes families, carers, professionals and external agencies.
- Transition sessions are timetabled each year
- Person-centred transition meetings are held throughout college, tailored to each individual’s needs
- In their final year, students visit potential services and providers to make informed choices about what comes next
- We work closely with a wide range of professionals and agencies, including social workers, speech and language therapists, job coaches, supported living providers and more
Our aim is to support every student to progress into employment, further or higher education, supported or independent living, or social care outcomes.
Leavers’ support
As students prepare to leave, we provide clear guidance and signposting for next steps, including:
- Jobs: links to trusted job sites, employer websites and local council careers pages
- Apprenticeships: advice on applying and where to search for opportunities
- Volunteering: routes into community opportunities and national services
- Benefits & support: guidance on Universal Credit, Access to Work, and other disability support schemes
- Social care support: referrals into social care provisions and activities, Shared Lives and personal assistants
