Salutem

Salutem Care and Education has invested almost £250,000 in a new college campus dedicated to supporting some of our most vulnerable special school leavers to follow their Preparing for Adulthood curriculum in Ulverston, Cumbria.

Formerly based in rented rooms in a school in Barrow-in-Furness, the newly-named Beaumont College South Lakes is situated on the ground floor of Lightburn House in the town. The College was formerly opened Ulverston Town Mayor, Councillor Michelle Scrogham.

The college provides a bespoke curriculum for young adults with physical and/or learning disabilities between the ages of 16 and 25, supported by a wide range of health and therapy interventions. The therapy and assistive technology team offer a wide range of experience from a well-qualified teams who are ambitious for our students. Based on learning through creativity, this might include media, music technology, the arts and outdoor activities ranging from orienteering to adventure film-making learning are supported to develop confidence, resilience and independence for life beyond college.

The National Autistic Society praised Beaumont College for its students’ ongoing participation in the Duke of Edinburgh scheme, with a number of students completing the highly coveted Gold Duke of Edinburgh Expedition.

Beaumont College South Lakes aims to be an integral part of the local community, working closely with employers and businesses to enhance the student’s experience, and in turn contributing to the wider economy of the area.

Staff at the college are already engaging with local businesses including the Roxy Cinema and Coronation Hall to support with accessibility for its students. Young people from the college are also hoping to take part in the renowned Another Fine Fest music and arts festival.

Beaumont College, supported by Salutem are committed to further develop facilities and resources where there is a demand to ensure its special school leavers succeed beyond education.

Lorraine Jones, lead tutor at Beaumont College South Lakes said: “I am thrilled to take up the position as lead tutor at the new college, and to have worked closely with the team in relocating to such a beautiful location.

“The students and wider community will benefit greatly from our new professional and inspiring environment and we will continue to deliver an exciting and engaging education experience for our amazing students.

“It’s an exciting start for the Beaumont College South Lakes team and students and we’re all looking forward to a successful future.”

Principal at Beaumont College South Lakes Angela Johnson said ‘I am delighted with our new college centre, it is light, bright and offers a low arousal environment. We are already seeing our students begin to respond to this perfect new setting.”

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Editor’s Notes:

Salutem Care and Education is a UK based residential and healthcare operator and investor with 130 services nationwide.

Within its portfolio are:

• Modus Care specialises in support services for those with Autistic Spectrum Disorder, Asperger’s Syndrome, learning disabilities and other complex needs. It provides small residential facilities for adults as well as bespoke services.
• Ambito Care and Education comprises the former Scope services which include four education facilities, 30 care homes and ten day services.
• Clearwater Care provides 27 services in the Midlands and South East, for complex needs and severe learning difficulties in residential and supported living.
• Pathways Care Group has 54 homes nationwide for adults with learning difficulties.