The Colleges

What is college?

College is a place you go to learn new things.

Richmond upon Thames College

This is in Egerton Road  in Twickenham

Richmond Adult Community College- Clifden Centre

This is in Twickenham.

Richmond Adult Community College - Parkshot

This is in Richmond

What can you learn?

You can learn lots of different things by going to lessons. More than one lesson is called a college course.

Independent living courses

You can develop skills to help you to be as independent as possible. You can learn about healthy living and also about basic cooking skills.

Skills courses

You can work on your reading, writing and numbers. You can do cookery, IT and work experience. You can also learn skills by going out into the community.

Workwise

You will learn about getting a job.

What do you need to think about before you go  to college?

• You must think about what you want to learn
• When you are free to go to lessons
• Which college you can go to
• How you travel there

What help can you get?

• You will be learning in small groups
• Teachers and support assistants will help you with your learning
• If you need it you will have help at breaks and lunchtimes

How do I contact the college?

Richmond Adult Community College

Ring 020 8843 7921

Richmond upon Thames College

Ring 020 8607 8000

If you need help to decide whether you should go to college, or help once you are there, contact one of the care managers. They will talk to you and see if they can help you.

You can call them on 020 8487 5315.