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Gender
Mixed
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Specialism
Further Education
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Location
Somerset
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Ages
16-25
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Type
Residential & Day
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Capacity
49
Welcome to Cambian Lufton College
Life at Cambian Lufton College is underpinned by our ‘FRESH’ values:
Freedom – The confidence to share ideas, innovate without fear of criticism, and engage in professional challenge.
Respect – For each other, our students and their families, and our individual differences.
Empower – Enabling students to develop independence, make decisions, take responsibility, and drive positive change.
Support – Supporting students and colleagues to achieve and reach their full potential.
Honesty – Promoting trust, integrity, and transparency, with a culture that embraces learning from mistakes.
Student Profile
- Mixed Gender, Age 16-25
- Day and up to 52-week residential
- Autism and other learning difficulties
- Moderate to Severe Learning Disabilities
- Behaviour and Emotional Needs
- A Broad Range of Complex Needs, including Medical Needs
- Has an Education, Health & Care Plan
Day & Residential Placements
Lufton College provides both day and residential placements for young people aged 16–25 with autism, moderate-to-severe learning disabilities, communication needs, and associated conditions, including ADHD, ADD, and Global Developmental Delay. All individuals have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that reflects their learning needs and support requirements.
Placements are typically 2–4 years in duration, although this can vary depending on individual circumstances, progress, funding arrangements, personal preferences, and identified needs. The College offers both day and residential provision across multiple sites, with residential options including 52-week, 38-week, and weekly boarding.
All residential provision is regulated by the Care Quality Commission (CQC), and education provision is inspected by Ofsted. At the most recent inspections, Lufton was rated Good by both Ofsted and the CQC.
A Personalised Programme
Education, care, and clinical teams work closely together to deliver a personalised, holistic programme that supports each students needs, aspirations, and intended outcomes. Lufton is committed to preparing young people for adulthood by developing the skills, confidence, and independence required for life beyond college.
The College aims to support young people to become as independent as possible, lead purposeful and fulfilling adult lives, and contribute meaningfully within their local communities. Lufton delivers high-quality, person-centred programmes and benefiting from a rich and purposeful curriculum.
Students live and learn in an inclusive, supportive environment, where staff focus on building on strengths and interests while supporting the development of new and meaningful skills. We are proud that our students are actively involved in shaping college life through the Student Council, and that the Moving-On curriculum supports them in planning and developing their lives after college.
Meet The Team
Sophia Cursons
Head of College
Tizane Hands-Hartrey
Assistant Head
Neil Hellin
Assistant Principal
Clare Payne
Head of Care
Jade Wiles
Registered Manager
Eiron Haines
Registered Manager
Julie Hinder
Business Finance Manager
Kate Brown
Transition & Placements Manager
Kerry Herbert
Head of Department for Employment
Caitlyn Black
Sports Tutor
Ben Trott
Animal Care Technician & Tutor
Hayleigh Brown
Tutor
The Proprietor
The proprietor of the school is Farouq Sheikh, Chair of the CareTech Board.
The representative of the Proprietor of the school, whose address for correspondence during both term times and holidays, is: Andrew Sutherland, Director of Education, 4th Floor, Parkview, 82 Oxford Road, Uxbridge UB8 1UX.