Linkage Community Trust

Linkage is a national charity based in Lincolnshire, delivering high quality specialist education, care, employment and support services to people with learning disabilities.

Everything we do is about valuing and supporting people with learning disabilities, their families and carers.

Our vision is that people with learning difficulties and disabilities have opportunities and choice and are supported to achieve their aspirations.

 

 

Who to contact

Contact Name
Linkage Community Trust
Contact Position
The Transition Team
Telephone
0800 612 4410 0800 612 4410
E-mail
transition@linkage.org.uk
Website
Linkage Community Trust Website
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Where to go

Name
Linkage Community Trust
Address
Linkage - Head Office
Toynton all Saints
Spilsby
Lincolnshire
Postcode

PE23 5AE

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Notes

Linkage offer services across the county. 

Other Details

Availability

Referral Details

Formal referrals are not necessary. Parents, professionals, relatives and the person seeking provision are able to contact us to enquire about our services.

Other notes

Our services include:

  • Post-16 Education with campuses in Lincoln, Spilsby and Grimsby
  • Residential Care
  • Supported Living
  • Community Support
  • Short Breaks
  • Employment Services
  • Children & Families Support Services
  • Sensory Bus & Library 
  • Adult Skills in Lincoln, Spilsby & Grimsby
Specific age range
16 +
Nursery?
No

Local Offer

Description

Linkage College is a long-established independent specialist college in Lincolnshire, with a compelling offer for young people aged 16 to 25 who have any form of learning difficulty or associated disability. The college has three campuses; Weelsby in Grimsby, Toynton, near Spilsby and Boultham Park Education Centre, Lincoln. Each campus offers both day and residential placements. Learners receive specialist support from highly-trained and friendly staff, including personal and independence tutors, support staff, and where appropriate, speech and language therapists and communication and behaviour specialists.

Every Learner is provided with an individualised Study Programme which provides a stimulating and meaningful learning experience to prepare them for their future adult life. Study Programmes typically run over 3 - 5 days a week according to individual need.

Study Programmes support our learners to develop confidence and skills in 5 key areas:

Personal and Social Development (PSD) PSD covers a range of topics which include; Independent Living, Mobility, Life Skills, Budgeting and Money Management, Citizenship, Personal, Social, Health and Economic Education (PHSE) and well-being.

Vocational subjects give learners the opportunity to gain industry specific skills and knowledge, as well as transferable work skills in realistic working environments. Vocational areas act as the stepping stones learners need to enter a work experience placement. The different vocational subjects offered include:

 Retail

Customer Service

Catering

Hospitality

Horticulture

Small Animal Care

Business Administration

Media

ICT

Performing Arts

 

Project Based Learning gives learners the opportunity to embed work-based skills as well as maths and English. The projects include;

Linkage Vintage: taking an old piece of furniture and giving it a new lease of life, making it into a sellable piece.

Horticulture: growing plant to sell, as well as making hanging baskets and planters. We have a fantastic purpose built glasshouse at our Lincoln campus.

Retail: selling everyday items from our shop to staff and learners at our Weelsby and Toynton campuses and from our mini Garden Centre at Lincoln

Media: creating bespoke items for customers using a range of different equipment.

Functional Skills: Maths, English and ICT are embedded throughout the curriculum. Learners also access specific sessions.

Enrichment: College isn't just about work, and at Linkage learners have plenty of opportunity to indulge their interests in areas such as sport and performing arts.

Contact Name
Sarah Boughen
Contact Telephone
01472 372381
Contact Email
sarah.boughen@linkage.org.uk
Experience

Linkage has over 40 years of experience of working and supporting people with Learning Difficulties and Disabilities. 

Specialist Facilities

With the support of our speech and language therapy team, Linkage promotes a Total Communication and inclusive environment, which enables students to achieve their communication potential. Staff are experienced in BSL, Makaton, PECs, personalised visual time tables, PCPs, cue cards, prompt cards, schedules, making choice visual cards, communication aids, iPads, objects of reference etc.

 

Training details

Linkage has a comprehensive Annual Training Plan which all staff are supported and encouraged to access. Course examples are:

Administration of Medicine

First Aid 

Autism

Teaching Qualifications

All staff are trained in Safeguarding, PREVENT and Equality & Diversity. 

Links
Linkage College Website
Local Offer Age Bands
Primary (4-10 years)
Secondary (11-16 years)
Transitions to Adulthood - Push to second line (16+)
Needs Level
High

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