DFN Project SEARCH graduates of 2024 celebrate success
Exceptional young people with learning disabilities or autism celebrated their graduation at a special event held at Kirklees College’s Huddersfield Centre.
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National watchdog praises our support for children and families
Ofsted have praised us for providing good quality support to vulnerable children and young people, after a three-week inspection of our Children’s Services.
Read moreCluster funding model to support pupils with additional needs
We are changing the way funding is provided to support school pupils with additional needs.
Read moreKirklees Cabinet approves funding for special schools
Ambitious plans to rebuild and relocate two Kirklees special schools have taken a step forward.
Read moreTim’s successful future with Kirklees Council
Tim was referred to REAL Employment from Project Search, Huddersfield and has previously worked as an apprentice in our finance department. After Tim’s job coach observed him in the role, she soon realised that Tim needed little support as he was a whizz with spreadsheets. However, Tim needed support with non-work-related issues – the things neurotypical people take for granted.
Read moreNew school moves a step closer for pupils with additional needs
Exciting plans to build a new special school in Deighton, Huddersfield, have taken another big step forward.
Read moreHave your say on our exciting school plans
We are delighted to be working with Woodley School and College to create a purpose-built special school with around 180 places for children and young people with complex autism.
Read moreAmelia’s bright future in a library
Amelia is neurodiverse. She was looking for paid employment but needed some support to find her perfect job, with the right employer, so she contacted REAL Employment.
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