Our Patron, HRH the
Duchess of Cornwall
We’ve been providing education and care for young people with visual impairment since 1838. Only just recently we’ve been designated a High Performing Specialist School by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and Ofsted inspectors are equally impressed with what we provide.
The School Inspection report states: The excellent ethos of care and support among the whole school community enables pupils to thrive and develop into mature young people. Pupils’ enjoyment of school life is outstanding as is their awareness of the importance of leading healthy lifestyles.
The report also quotes a parent as saying: “The school makes an exceptional difference to the lives of these children”.
But don’t just take our word for it. Click on the videos and hear what the learners think.
Audio Prospectus:
Transcription: Audio prospectus
A residents view...
I am a resident at the West of England College and what I enjoy most of all, is having the opportunity to go out during the weekends on educational trips that are organised by either the students or the members of staff that are working on the weekends.
(Scott)
One parent's view...
Jennie is happy to go to College and talks about it a great deal. She is now more confident and seems more mature. Jennie is definitely more independent now and is willing to try out a range of skills/tasks at home. The College have made her achieve this.
(Parent)
Why not get involved in one of our fundraising events?
- 15,000ft sponsored skydive - All participants need is the determination to raise £395 in sponsorship and have a taste for heights - Sunday 19th September 2010
- Funraisers Dragon Boat Festival - Teamwork, co-ordination and rhythm all help but many teams get by without any of them; fancy-dress is encouraged but all that’s essential is a sense of humour! - Sunday 26th September 2010
- Dartmoor Vales Races - marathon, half-marathon and 10k - Sunday 17th October 2010
See our Events page for more information.