At our Suffolk Rural campus we offer entry-level, level 1, and personalised programmes that will help prepare you for work, living independently, or progressing 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.
Inclusive Learning News
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- Article
College receives award for inclusivity
The inclusive learning department at Suffolk New College has received an award from Suffolk County Council.

- Learner Stories
College has ‘hairlarious’ time in support of Red Nose Day 2022
Staff and students from both the Suffolk Rural and Ipswich campus had a ‘hairlarious’ time this week when they wore wigs for Red Nose Day.
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.
