Linkage College - Linkage Community Trust

Linkage is the longest-established specialist further education college in the country, catering for young adults aged 16 - 25 with a wide range of learning difficulties.

Rated good by Ofsted, we aim to help every learner achieve greater independence in preparation for adulthood and their learning experience exceeds their aspirations and goals. Individualised Study Programmes focus upon developing employability, independence, maths, English and personal & social skills, with plenty of work experience and enterprise opportunities.

Our curriculum is designed to offer a wide range of opportunities for learners, irrespective of their needs, to develop skills and promote choice.

For more information about Linkage College, including our application process and the costs/funding of the programmes we offer please contact Julie Clarke on 01472 372303 or email transition@linkage.org.uk

Please note we do not receive applications through the Lincs2 website online application process.

Learning Mentor support for every learner 

Dedicated learning support within the classroom

Joined-up care, education and employment support through the other services of Linkage Community Trust

Specialist clinical and therapeutic support

Communication aids and technologies

Impartial careers advice

Our Learners benefit from personalised learning programmes tailored to their individual needs and aspirations.

We have unrivalled expertise in working with young people whose learning difficulties and disabilities may be a barrier to their participation in successful full-time learning within a mainstream setting. 

All of our Learners have an Education, Health and Care Plan.

In 2018 71% of our Learners progressed into some form of employment or further study

Admissions are accepted all year round

All parents are invited to join the parent/carer group to help shape the way the college meets the needs of our learners and their families