At our Suffolk Rural campus, we provide inclusive learning opportunities through entry-level, level 1, and personalised programs, designed to equip you for employment, independent living, or seamless transition into college life.

Inclusive Learning Pathways
Route to Adulthood
Year 1
Essential Skills
Year 2
Lifestyle & Leisure
Year 3
Progressions
Destination
Community Services / Inclusive Living

Route to Independence & Volunteering
Year 1
Skills for Life & Independence
Year 2
Preparing to Volunteer
Year 3
Community Life Skills
Destination
Work-Based Placement

Route to Employment
Year 1
Introduction to College
Year 2
Employability
Year 3
Supported Internships
Destination
Paid Employment

Route to College Progression
Year 1
Inclusive Learning E3 Provision
Year 2
Level 1 Provision
Year 3
Level 2 & 3 Provision
Destination
HE / Apprenticeship / Paid Employment

Courses for you
Inclusive Learning at Suffolk New College offers a variety of learning pathways within our RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement) courses.
Our RARPA courses are built based on three pathway options:
- Route to Adulthood
- Route to Independence & Volunteering
- Route to Employment
In addition to our bespoke subjects, we also offer specialised Personal Development (PD) sessions for learners. These sessions promote a broad learning experience that allows students to come to their own conclusions and find solutions independently, helping to prepare learners for college education and their next steps.

RARPA
All of our RARPA courses are developed to meet individual learner needs.
Personalised targets are set based on EHCP outcomes and progress and achievement is celebrated through a diverse and inclusive curriculum.
All RARPA courses are designed with practical and real life applications to ensure that topics and activities are meaningful and relevant for all learners.
These activities range from cooking, independent life skills, animal care, horticulture, teamwork and personal development topics.

Supported Internships
Supported internships are for young people with EHCPs, who are ready to move into work.
This is usually the last year of education, for those that have been to college, but supported internships are available to anyone under 25 with an EHCP who has the potential to work, but needs support to access work
- Who it’s for: Young people with EHCPs who are ready to move into employment and need support to do so.
- Purpose: Build a bridge between education and the workplace
Inclusive Learning News
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Students reach out to local care home in the run up to Christmas
A group of students have been supporting some Framlingham residents who are living with dementia.

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Suffolk Rural College teacher supports Children in Need for 16 years in a row
Students from the inclusive learning department at Suffolk Rural College put their best foot forward to raise money for this years Children in Need

- Learner Stories
Boost for bus organisation thanks to college support
A group of students from Suffolk Rural College have been supporting an organisation that supports
Help & Support
Moving from school to college can be something of a culture shock. But at Suffolk New College we’ve created a supportive, social environment where you can easily get access to the help and advice you need, make new friends and get the most out of your time with us.
