NHS England (Choices College)
URN: 144813 • Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 3PF
Overview
- Name
- NHS England (Choices College)
- URN
- 144813
- Type
- Special post 16 institution
- Phase
- Not applicable
- Status
- Open
- Gender
- Mixed
- Religious
- Does not apply
- Admissions
- Trust
- Private
- No
- Ofsted rating
- Good
- Ranking score
- 54.2 / 100
Leadership & Contact
- Headteacher
- Craig de Sousa (since 2025)
- Telephone
- Website
- Visit
- Address
- The Grainger Suite, Newcastle-upon-Tyne NE3 3PF
Summary
Choices College, a special post-16 institution located in Newcastle-upon-Tyne, provides tailored educational support for young adults aged 16-24 with learning difficulties, disabilities, and/or Autism. With a capacity of 250 students, the college focuses on delivering a supported internship programme that combines academic learning with real-world work experience. Interns engage in a one-year course that includes lessons in maths, English, and employability skills, alongside up to three 12-week placements with local NHS and private sector partners.
The college's ethos centres on empowering interns to develop confidence and skills necessary for the workplace. Choices College prioritises a person-centred approach, ensuring that support is tailored to the individual needs of each intern. The institution has been operational for over 18 years and is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, and accessibility within the workforce.
Choices College collaborates closely with families and professionals to enhance the overall welfare of its interns. By providing a structured pathway to employment, the college aims to raise awareness of the potential contributions of individuals with additional needs, ultimately promoting equality of opportunity in the job market.
The college's ethos centres on empowering interns to develop confidence and skills necessary for the workplace. Choices College prioritises a person-centred approach, ensuring that support is tailored to the individual needs of each intern. The institution has been operational for over 18 years and is committed to fostering inclusion, diversity, and accessibility within the workforce.
Choices College collaborates closely with families and professionals to enhance the overall welfare of its interns. By providing a structured pathway to employment, the college aims to raise awareness of the potential contributions of individuals with additional needs, ultimately promoting equality of opportunity in the job market.
Useful links
- Research governance (governance)
- virtual work experience programme (sen)
- Choices College (@nhsenglandchoicescollege) Instagram (sen)
- Events (calendar)
- News, blogs and events (calendar)
- Privacy policy (other)
- Terms and conditions (other)
- Diversity and Inclusion (other)
- Equality, Diversity and Inclusion (other)
- Long term conditions (other)
Nearby alternatives
- Percy Hedley School (77.8)
- Newcastle Bridges School (67.5)
- Hadrian School (64.1)
- Percy Hedley Hedleys College (60.2)
- Moorbridge (59.1)
Key details
- LA
- Camden
- Age range
- 16 - 24
- Boarders
- No boarders
- Sixth form
- Not applicable
- Trust
- Capacity
- 250
- Pupils
- Boys
- Girls
- FSM %
- Open date
- Close date
- Last Ofsted
- 2019-12-12
- Next inspection
- Data snapshot
- 2025-07-14
- County
- Tyne and Wear
Trends
| Date | Pupils | Boys | Girls | Capacity | FSM% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-14 | 250 | ||||
| 2024-09-11 | 200 | ||||
| 2023-09-11 | 200 | ||||
| 2022-09-11 | 160 | ||||
| 2021-09-11 | 120 | ||||
| 2020-09-11 | 120 |
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