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Farleigh Further Education College benefits from an experienced and well-qualified staff team. Our clear staffing structure enables us to work collaboratively, develop mutual trust and build relationships with all our students and their parents/caregivers.
Education team
An experienced team of teachers, support workers and tutors that will enable individual progress and success
Care team
We have given careful attention to creating balanced teams of staff at each of our college residences. Support staff across all areas work closely to give the holistic approach
Therapy team
Our therapy team includes:
- OT
- Art therapist
- Speech and language therapist
- Assistant psychologist
- Counsellor
A commitment to training
Farleigh Further Education College recognises the vital importance of having a well-qualified staff team. We are committed to the ongoing training and development of our staff team to ensure that we can provide the best possible level of education and care for our young people.
Staff at Farleigh Further Education College have undertaken a range of relevant training, including:
- Team TEACHH
- Autism awareness Level 2 and 3
- Mental health training
- NVQ 3 in childcare
- First aid training
- Safeguarding training
- Prevent training
A understanding of Asperger Syndrome
As one of the region’s largest specialist further education colleges, Farleigh Further Education College leads the way in terms of understanding Asperger Syndrome. All our staff are expected to have an in-depth understanding of Asperger Syndrome and the way in which each student may be affected by this. By recognising and understanding the challenges that our young people face, staff are better able to form trusting working relationships with students and helping them to manage their anxiety now and into adulthood.
Key contact details
For general enquiries, please contact:
E: farleighfecollege@priorygroup.com
T: 01373 456 470