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The '''Mencap National College Dilston''' is a specialist college situated in rural [[Northumberland]] . It is located midway between [[Newcastle upon Tyne]] and Carlisle and it is easily accessible by road, rail and air.


'''Cambian Dilston College''' is a [[Private schools in the United Kingdom|private]] [[further education college]] for those with [[special educational needs]]. It is located at [[Dilston Hall]] in [[Corbridge]] in the [[English county]] of [[Northumberland]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cambiangroup.com/ourservices/service/home/tabid/106/id/161/s/17/xmps/1816/default.aspx|title=Our services|website=www.cambiangroup.com|access-date=23 May 2023|archive-date=1 July 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220701111537/https://www.cambiangroup.com/ourservices/service/home/tabid/106/id/161/s/17/xmps/1816/default.aspx|url-status=dead}}</ref> The remains of [[Dilston Castle]] stand in its grounds.
The college was established in 1971 and first inspected as a [[specialist college]] in 1994. Dilston prepares students with learning disabilities for the next stage in their lives. It is owned by [[Mencap]] and is part of the[[ Mencap National]] College (MNC). The college offers courses that meet individual needs via both accredited and non-accredited learning in the area of 'Preparation for Life and Work'. There are currently 81 students at the college of whom 59 are residential and 22 are day students.


Established in 1971, it was previously known as '''Mencap National College Dilston''' and was owned and operated by [[MENCAP]]. In June 2014 Mencap sold the college to [[Cambian Group PLC]]<ref>https://www.mencap.org.uk/news/article/mencap-colleges-sold-cambian-group{{Dead link|date=June 2019 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> and the college was renamed Cambian Dilston College.
The main college campus, complete with ruined [[Dilston Castle]] and 17th Century chapel, is set in 9 acres of park, woodland and gardens. Teaching and residential accommodation is situated in the main building (a 3-storey large country house and former maternity home) as well as around the estate in houses and cottages. Facilities include a café, bakery, training kitchen and refectory, gardens, workshops, greenhouses, aviary, animal house, vehicle valeting bay and facilities for leisure, arts and outdoor pursuits.


Today the college provides further education for young people with [[learning disabilities]], [[autism spectrum]] conditions and complex needs. The college offers day, short-break and outreach services, and up to 52-week residential placements for students.
All residential accommodation on the main campus is registered with the Commission for Social Care Inspectorate. The college currently meets |all 43 National Care Standards with 33 commendations.


24 students live in 6 houses in the local town [[Hexham]] and access college facilities and/or work experience during weekdays.
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*[http://www.cambiangroup.com/ourservices/service/home/tabid/106/id/161/s/17/xmps/1816/default.aspx Cambian Dilston College]

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Latest revision as of 17:35, 9 November 2023

Cambian Dilston College
Address
Map
Dilston Hall

Corbridge
,
Northumberland
,
NE45 5RJ

England
Coordinates54°57′49″N 2°02′25″W / 54.9635°N 2.0404°W / 54.9635; -2.0404
Information
TypeSpecial further education
Established1971 (1971)
Department for Education URN131868 Tables
OfstedReports
PrincipalMarie Flatman
GenderMixed
Age16 to 25
Websitehttp://www.cambiangroup.com/ourservices/service/home/tabid/106/id/161/s/17/xmps/1816/default.aspx

Cambian Dilston College is a private further education college for those with special educational needs. It is located at Dilston Hall in Corbridge in the English county of Northumberland.[1] The remains of Dilston Castle stand in its grounds.

Established in 1971, it was previously known as Mencap National College Dilston and was owned and operated by MENCAP. In June 2014 Mencap sold the college to Cambian Group PLC[2] and the college was renamed Cambian Dilston College.

Today the college provides further education for young people with learning disabilities, autism spectrum conditions and complex needs. The college offers day, short-break and outreach services, and up to 52-week residential placements for students.

References

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  1. ^ "Our services". www.cambiangroup.com. Archived from the original on 1 July 2022. Retrieved 23 May 2023.
  2. ^ https://www.mencap.org.uk/news/article/mencap-colleges-sold-cambian-group[permanent dead link‍]
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