Bridge College

Bridge College is the first step to an independent, happy adult life for our learners.

Based in Manchester, we offer specialist education for students aged 16 to 25 with learning difficulties, disabilities, complex health needs and autism. Every day we provide personalised support, tailored learning and hands-on life skills to give young people the confidence to exceed their aspirations.

Come and be amazed at what you can achieve!

If you can’t find the information you need contact college reception on 0161 487 4293 or by email.

Find out how to apply

Find out more about Bridge College

We are currently looking to recruit a Governor for Bridge College, if you are interested, please apply by clicking here

We are currently looking to recruit an Equality, Diversity, & Inclusion Governor, if you are interested, please apply by clicking here

Read our Prospectus

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Bridge College open evening - 24th February

24 February 2021

If you’re thinking about applying to Bridge College, your first step is to get in touch. Our friendly team can arrange a visit and help you decide if this is the right place for you.

A Bridge College student sat at a table smiling at a member of teaching staff

Bridge College open evening - 24th March

24 March 2021

If you’re thinking about applying to Bridge College, your first step is to get in touch. Our friendly team can arrange a visit and help you decide if this is the right place for you.

Join our community

More than 100 people make up Team Bridge, from specialist tutors and therapists, to our incredibly skilled support staff and wider team.

Find out what it's like working with us and see our latest vacancies online.

“Thank you for making Morgan’s first year a really enjoyable one. He has learnt so much and has had guidance from so many wonderful people”. ‘Morgan’s family, 2019’.

Morgan's family, 2019

Helpful information

College opening hours

Our day starts at 9 am and finishes at 3.30 pm.

Contact details

Bridge College
Openshaw Campus
Whitworth Street
Manchester
M11 2GR

0161 487 4293
Admin@bridgecollege.ac.uk

Sara Bayley, Head of Service
Jeremy Swinn, Acting Head of Bridge College
Paul Adams, Chair of the Governing Body

Admission process

When a young person applies to Bridge College, we want to make sure they get the right support. Here are some tips to help with your application.

Come and visit us before applying, to make sure we’re the right place for you
Work with us early so we can understand your needs and put the right support in place for September (we like to start this as early as March)
Work with the transition staff in your school and let them know you want to attend Bridge College

Get in touch today to arrange your visit.

Learn more about our application process

Remote Learning Policy

Click here to read our remote learning policy for 2020/2021

Ofsted report

We're proud to have been awarded 'Good' in our most recent inspection. Read our latest Ofsted report online.

Our facilities

At Bridge College, we’ve designed a space where everyone can thrive. Our students love the hydrotherapy pool and 4D sensory learning space. Not to mention our accessible gardens, specialist bikes and wheelchair swing. Come and see for yourself.

Book a visit

Supported Internship Programme

At Bridge College, students can prepare for the world of work through our work skills, work experience and supported internship programme. We want everyone to leave feeling confident for their future. Find out more about our Supported Internship Programme.

Policies

Our policies help to create a safe and supportive environment where our students can thrive.

You can download and read our policies online.

Covid-19 Risk Assessments

Click here to find out further information on the Covid-19 Risk Assessments.

Bridge College news

Photos of Humzah busy at the National Football Museum

Humzah developing work skills and growing in confidence at the National Football Museum

10 May 2022 - 12:15pm

At Bridge College, we prepare our students for all aspects of adulthood, from community life to independent, healthy living and the world of work. We want everyone to leave feeling confident for their future. Every day, our students develop their work skills and self-confidence. We do this by supporting students to develop on-the-job training through work placements with community-based partners.

Today is World Asthma Day

3 May 2022 - 2:15pm

Today is World Asthma Day.

World Asthma Day (WAD) (May 3, 2022) is organized by the Global Initiative for Asthma, (GINA) (www.ginasthma.org), a World Health Organization collaborative organization founded in 1993. WAD is held each May to raise awareness of Asthma worldwide.

Although asthma cannot be cured, it is possible to manage asthma to reduce and prevent asthma attacks, also called episodes or exacerbations.

Here, the Bridge College Nurse, Sarah Humphreys, tells us what we can do to manage asthma on a daily basis.

Bringing together the cross-sector expertise of partners in the arts, social care and education sectors

15 March 2022 - 9:30am

Artists Laura and Mei Yuk from The Turnpike gallery have been working with a group of students every Thursday as part of the Making of Us project at Bridge College. Since January, the group has been meeting every week and have gained huge mutual respect and learned a lot from each other.

"Making of Us is a professional development programme supporting 16 mid-career socially engaged artists living and working in Greater Manchester. Bringing together the cross-sector expertise of partners in the arts, social care and education sectors, Making of Us will initiate mutual learning opportunities and new ways of collaborating with a focus on artists engaging young people."