Pre-entry assessments

Prior to an offer of a placement being made, Coleg Eldiyr undertakes a comprehensive three-day residential assessment* of our suitability to meet individuals education and training needs.

Potential applicants stay on-site for two nights and have a timetable that includes attendance with existing students in education and training sessions. Parents / Carers meet with the Head of the Education or Trainee Programme as appropriate, a House Manager and Transitions Co-ordinator. During this time, individuals need for therapeutic interventions are assessed as appropriate by our multi-disciplinary therapeutic team. Education and training needs are assessed by Tutors and Learning Support Assistants and independence skills are assessed by House Managers and Support Workers.

A detailed Assessment Report is produced which informs the Colleges Admissions Group decision on whether an offer of a placement can be made.

You can download an initial application form here.

The College Admissions Group comprises:

  • The College CEO and Principal
  • Transitions Co-ordinator
  • Vice Principals
  • Heads of Programmes and Head of Care.

If an offer is made, the Assessment Report will then be used as appropriate to inform funding applications with Local Authorities and /or the Welsh Government.

*potential applicants under the age of 18 years cannot be assessed through this residential assessment and instead staff from Coleg Elidyr undertake assessments of individuals in their existing School or College.

  • People benefit from staff who are motivated and have learners at the heart of all they do; this was evident during our discussions with staff and our observations during the inspection

    CSSIW Report, Feb 2016

  • The college has an extremely well-planned and well-managed curriculum, which it reviews regularly and adapts, where appropriate, to enhance the learning experiences for learners and meet their individual needs. This is a significant strength of the college.

    ESTYN Full Report, August 2014

  • The staff take great care to treat the students as adults and allow them to make decisions (and take consequences) within their limitations. This has made a huge different to Martyn’s self-confidence and ability to decide for himself – he is much less passively accepting of things than he used to be.

    Parent Questionnaire, Summer 2015

  • ‘Staff consistently demonstrated an unconditional positive regard for students and this high regard was seen to be reciprocated. Students appeared confident, their achievements were celebrated and positive feedback was a constant’. 

    National Autistic Society 2016

  • ‘When our son started at Coleg Elidyr we felt we had reached our limits – we needed help to move him forward – well – we got it! he has achieved so much this year, far more than we could ever have imagined’. 

    Parent comment 2015

  • ‘People benefit from staff who are motivated and have learners at the heart of all they do; this was evident during our discussions with staff and our observations during the inspection’.

    CSSIW Report, Feb 2016

  • ‘The college has an extremely well-planned and well-managed curriculum, which it reviews regularly and adapts, where appropriate, to enhance the learning experiences for learners and meet their individual needs. This is a significant strength of the college’.

    ESTYN Full Report, August 2014

  • The staff take great care to treat the students as adults and allow them to make decisions (and take consequences) within their limitations. This has made a huge different to Martyn’s self-confidence and ability to decide for himself – he is much less passively accepting of things than he used to be’.

    Parent comment 2015

  • ‘Staff consistently demonstrated an unconditional positive regard for students and this high regard was seen to be reciprocated. Students appeared confident, their achievements were celebrated and positive feedback was a constant’. 

    National Autistic Society 2016

  • ‘When our son started at Coleg Elidyr we felt we had reached our limits – we needed help to move him forward – well – we got it! he has achieved so much this year, far more than we could ever have imagined’. 

    Parent comment 2015

  • ‘The college has an extremely well-planned and well-managed curriculum, which it reviews regularly and adapts, where appropriate, to enhance the learning experiences for learners and meet their individual needs, This is a significant strength of the college’.

    Estyn – last full inspection report 2014

  • Work standards are closely monitored as our organisation produces a range of luxury products. The quality of the work undertaken is to a very high standard…without doubt the contribution by students is of paramount importance to our organisation’.

    Myddfai Trading company 2016

  • Overall we found that Coleg Elidyr offered a truly unique service for people with a range of learning disabilities. People were offered numerous opportunities and we found that there was a clear ennoblement focus on developing skills and maximising potential’.

    CSSIW Report 2014

  • ‘He has progressed in every area more than we ever thought he could. He has the freedom within the college to out on his own to visit other houses. That’s  something he’s never been able to do before, so his confidence has grown’. 

    Parent comment 2015

Living

At Coleg Elidyr, we understand that being away from family and friends can be a daunting experience for anyone and we work hard to ensure we provide a homely and secure environment where all students feel safe and at home.

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Learning

Opportunities and support for learning and personal development at Coleg Elidyr span daily education sessions and residential living environments.

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Well-being

Coleg Elidyr has a strong commitment to the Well-being all students and staff. Central to student well-being is our commitment to a 24 hour curriculum and a Total communication environment.

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