Transitions Hub
Small groups. Specialist teams. Big potential.
The Transitions Hub supports young people across the Liverpool City Region who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and are working at Entry Level 2 and above, helping them prepare for adulthood, further education, or employment.
Whether our learners are moving on from a specialist school or seeking a stepping stone to general further education, the Transitions Hub is designed to bridge the gap.
Who is it for?
We welcome learners aged 16–25 from Sefton, Liverpool, Wirral, Halton, St Helens, and Knowsley who:
- Are working at Entry Level 2 and above
- Have an EHCP (Education, Health and Care Plan)
- Would benefit from a smaller, more supported environment
- Have social, emotional and mental health needs that are currently a barrier to them accessing general further education
- Are aiming for future progression into college, employment, or supported internships
- Need to build confidence, soft skills, and independence
Why choose the Transitions Hub?
The Transitions Hub provides a safe, nurturing space for learners who need a more personalised approach to learning.
- Five-day provision
- Small class sizes with high levels of support
- 1–2 year programmes tailored to the individual
- Specialist tutors and support staff with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) expertise
- A curriculum focused on preparation for adulthood, independence, and life skills
- RARPA and accredited learning pathways
- Regular contact with College Careers Advisors to guide them on their next steps and progression
- Onsite Care Lead and personal care facilities
Designed around you
Every element of the Transitions Hub has been thoughtfully crafted to support our learner’s education, wellbeing, and personal growth.
- Learners will study Maths and English qualifications appropriate to their assessed level
- Learners will apply their skills such as Maths and English, daily living skills and food hygiene into entrepreneurial activities such as community café events
- Modern classrooms
- A kitchen/home area to develop life skills such as cooking, cleaning and washing
- Wellbeing and de-escalation garden space
- Accessible facilities
OFSTED Outstanding
Our ‘provision for learners with high needs’ has an Outstanding rating from Ofsted, with inspectors specifically highlighting:
Students with high needs thrive and do exceptionally well through caring, diligent and exceptional planning.
Students with high needs and those who are care-experienced achieve exceptionally well.
Want to find out more?
We recommend speaking with your Case Worker as a first step. Applications to the Transitions Hub are made on an individual basis and not via our general college admissions process.
If you have any further questions, feel free to get in touch with us directly on 0151 353 4444 or email enquiries@hughbaird.ac.uk.
