RSBC Dorton College
RSBC Dorton College is our independent specialist college in the London Borough of Bromley. We offer day provision for 16 to 25-year-olds, and many of our students have additional needs.
We’re the only independent specialist further education provider for vision impaired young people in London and the Southeast. We offer a wide range of courses, and a bespoke curriculum supported by a diverse range of trained staff.
Our approach
We blend mainstream and specialist education, so that our students get the best of both worlds. We aim to strike the right balance and provide 'just enough support' so that students can develop their independence without feeling unsupported.
We work in partnership with mainstream colleges, and provide a range of specialist support and learning alongside that's tailored to each student's needs, interests and aspirations.
‘Good’ in every area
“Almost all students make significant progress in developing new skills and knowledge in subjects they have not been able to study before.”
You deserve a learning plan that's as unique as you are
Each of our students has their own bespoke learning plan that’s based on their needs and will have a full pre-entry assessment to ensure their needs can be met. Our students study a range of qualifications, from Entry Level 1 up to Level 3, A Levels, and a range of professional vocational qualifications.
What you'll get from...
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Dorton College
- Pathways: Horizons; Ambitions
- AQA Jigsaw accredited learning and independent living skills
- Bespoke curriculum package
- AQA accredited futures employability and careers
- Independent VI CIAG
- ASDAN qualifications
- Weekly personal tutoring
- Work placements and work related learning
- Independent and supported study time
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Partner Colleges
- Main programme of study on campus
- English, Maths and ICT exams
- Facilities, access and equipment
- 121 specialist LSA support
- Mainstream social integration and learning
- Audits of mainstream environments for accessibility
- Service Level Educational Quality Agreements
- Formal examination providers and accessibility
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Specialist Services
- Weekly 121 QTVI sessions and QTVI English and Maths
- Weekly 121 mobility and habilitation
- Weekly braille sessions
- Weekly occupational therapy
- Weekly speech and language therapy
- Medical support and input, including physiotherapy and counselling
- Multi disciplinary team approach
- Sensory profiling and holistic coordinated curriculum approach
- Life Without Limits Centre access
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Growth Activities
- Safeguarding and mental health and wellbeing support
- Self regulation development
- Self advocacy development
- Enrichment activities and trips
- RSBC services and support access
- Transitions support
- Friends, family and social network
- Student Enterprise
How it works
We partner with mainstream, Sixth Form and Specialist providers. Once your course has been chosen, we'll arrange a your specialist Learning Support Assistant. Tutors at the partner send us work in advance, and we translate it into the format each student requires, such as Grade 1 or 2 Braille, large print, coloured print or background, or raised diagrams.
Most courses are 3 days a week, with the remainder at our Hub, where students have weekly 121s such as braille, habilitation, OT, SaLT, or physiotherapy, as well as sessions on wellbeing, life skills, and more.
Enrichment activities
Our students have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities. We have a weekly afternoon where students can choose activities such as going to the gym, swimming, table tennis, pool, going out in the community, gardening, and more.
We run meditation and yoga sessions especially for those with vision impairment. And we provide regular trips, which have included visiting the theatre, going out for a meal, or bowling.
British Values & Prevent Duty
British Values and the Prevent Duty are covered in health and wellbeing sessions, but can also be covered on an individual basis as needed. They’re updated annually to reflect relevant legislation, and Dorton College supports students so that they can understand these concepts in a needs-appropriate way.
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