Royal College Manchester
Royal College Manchester is an independent further education college for young people aged between 19 and 25 years with profound learning and communication disabilities. The college specialises in both multi-sensory impairment and profound autism.
Our approach to learning
We take a person-centred approach, identifying what motivates each young person, their interests, strengths, and aspirations and use this as a foundation for their learning. We support students to express their views which are then incorporated into planning to allow them to shape their own learning. Some students have clear ideas about what they like to do, others will need help exploring the choices available to them.
Find out moreIndividualised courses
With an innovative, inspiring approach to learning that places the individual young person at the heart of all we do, our dedicated specialist staff team build communication, independence and life skills and prepare our young people for a future where they thrive.
View our coursesTherapy and nursing support
Our teaching staff work alongside a specialist team of therapists and nursing staff with expertise in complex physical disabilities, sensory processing difficulties and health needs, including progressive and degenerative conditions.
Learn moreOur facilities
Royal School Manchester provides state-of-the-art learning resources and highly specialised learning environments which are tailored to each individual child. Our pupils benefit from some outstanding facilities which support them in achieving their learning potential.
Find out moreOur homes
We take great pride in the homes we provide for the children and young people at our school and college who need this support. We also offer short breaks, ranging from one or two nights per week or for longer periods, depending upon specific care needs.
Discover our homesFamily services
We offer support for families throughout their journey with Seashell, from initial enquiry right through to planning for the long-term future.
Find out moreSeashell Active
Our sports, physical activity and wellbeing team form an important part of Seashell offering a wide range of sport, wellbeing, health and leisure activities.
All about Seashell ActiveBrilliant staff have worked with our daughter – too many to name individually but all great in their own way. Sophie’s interaction with people is vastly improved
John
Sophie's Dad
Our college term dates 2020-21
DownloadOur college term dates 2021-22
DownloadOur college Ofsted Inspection Report 2017
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