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    Everyone deserves to lead a happy life – together, we make that possible

    What we do

    At the Together Trust, we deliver individual care, support and education services across the North West.

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    • Education
      • Bridge College
      • Inscape House School
      • Inscape House Vocational College
    • Caring homes
      • Homes for children and young people
      • Short breaks
      • Fostering
    • Therapy and specialist support
      • For schools
      • For families
      • For professionals
    • Helping families
      • Specialist information, advice and support
      • Mediation
      • Sleep services
      • Short breaks
    • Community support
      • Out in the community
    • Campaigning
      • Our campaigns
      • Our research
      • SEND reforms
      • Keep Caring to 18
      • Accessible travel
      • Mental Health
    • What we do
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    Get involved

    Whether it’s joining the team, becoming a foster carer or making a regular donation, your support changes lives.

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    • Ways to give
      • Make a donation
      • Sponsor our support animals for just £3 a month
      • Celebration giving
      • Play our weekly lottery
      • Charity partnerships
      • Give monthly
      • Recycling
      • Shop with us
    • Come to an event
      • Fundraising events
      • Join Together Festival 2025
      • All events
      • Community events
    • Get fundraising
      • Take on a challenge event
      • Take on a fundraising challenge
      • Run the London Marathon for Together Trust
    • Help shape our work
      • Volunteer
      • Campaign
    • Get involved
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    Together we thrive

    At the Together Trust, our vision is a society where people thrive because they are valued within their communities.

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  • Bridge College
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Curriculum

We’re here to give students a voice in their future and get them ready for a happy, fulfilled adulthood. Our flexible curriculum means students can make choices about their education. And our support gives them the tools to succeed. Together we develop individual learning plans shaped to suit each student’s interests, needs and aspirations. So everyone leaves with the skills and self-confidence for their future.

Why Bridge College?

  • We treat everyone as an individual. Create your own learning and support plan based on your aspirations
  • Think about what you love to do, then choose from a broad range of vocational subjects to suit your interests
  • Celebrate your own version of success, whether that’s communicating with more confidence or working towards an accredited qualification
  • Get all the support you need to achieve your ambitions. From state-of-the-art facilities, to specialist communication tools, to a multi-skilled team of nurses, therapists and assistive technologists
  • Take part in our work experience and supported internship programmes

What you'll study

Sensory Pathway

Students will be supported through switch work and a total communication approach with a clear program of day care and activities that learners can access.

This focuses on 3 core principles:

  • Curiosity
  • Communication
  • Connection

On the Sensory pathway this will centre around maximising independence and self-advocacy, developing a learner’s control of the world around them.

Curriculum will work closely with the therapy teams (OT, SaLT, Physio, PBS, Medical) to maximise the potential of every learner. Learners on this pathway can have complex physical, developmental and medical needs which need careful planning and care from the whole MDT team.

Skills for life pathway 

Bridge offers all ‘Skills for Life’ students a foundational suite of curriculum subjects that provide a solid foundation of leaning and experiences that are meaningful and relevant. Through our unique Curriculum Offers there are a range of additional curriculum subjects and experiences that allow students to discover new topics and ways of seeing the world, enabling them to develop into rounded individuals.

Steps to work pathway

Steps to Work offers a pathway for students to develop skills, knowledge, and attitudes that enable individuals to navigate various aspects of their personal and professional lives.  Through a range of enterprise and employability-focused sessions, students will pursue their work aspirations, develop own career preparation skills and their personal development goals. 

Our steps to work pathway also offers a pre internship course which consists of Employability skills, personal development as well as Maths and English

“Thank you for making my first year a really enjoyable one. I have learnt so much and have had guidance from so many wonderful people!”
Morgan, Student
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Person-centred curriculum

Our curriculum planning starts with you. Tell us what you like to do and what you hope for the future, and we’ll tailor a learning plan to help you get there. Our pathways include things like hospitality and catering, music and media, sports and outdoor education.

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Preparing for adulthood

Everything we do is underpinned by the preparing for adulthood framework, helping students work towards their life ambitions. Prepare for all aspects of adulthood, from future work and community life, to independent, healthy living.

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Preparing for work

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.

 Over the years students have been involved in fundraising events, volunteering and work experience that benefits the community

Find out more
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What does success look like?

Success looks different for everyone. The important thing is to follow the right path for you.

  • You’ll get your own, personalised timetable
  • Attend full-time, part-time or on a combined programme
  • Choose from accredited and non-accredited pathways
  • We’ll monitor your progress and celebrate every success along the way
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Student council

If something matters to our students, it matters to us. Our student council is very active here at Bridge College.

They make sure our students can get involved and create the kind of learning community they want to be a part of.

Want to find out more or come for a visit? Get in touch with our team
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How to apply

Ready to apply to Bridge College? Follow our guide to applying, and discover top tips and information.

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