Residential college commended by Mayor - 04/10/06

 

Vale of Glamorgan Mayor, Cllr Nic Hodges has praised the 'excellent service' provided by Beechwood College in Sully - Wales' only purpose-built residential college for young people with Autistic Spectrum Disorder or Asperger's Syndrome.

 

The college staff prepare their 16 to 25-year-old students for the future by teaching and developing social, independence and academic skills. Set in beautiful grounds, Beechwood College offers all the facilities and connections to the local community that young people could wish for.

 

Following a tour of the college, Cllr Hodges said: "We are very lucky to have such an innovative establishment here in the Vale of Glamorgan. I was thoroughly impressed with their first class facilities and with the staff, who provide an excellent service."

 

Richard Jones, Beechwood College's Commercial Director, said: "We were delighted to welcome the mayor to Beechwood College where he was able to see for himself the unique caring and stimulating environment we offer our students and the plans we have to expand the college. We believe we have an exciting future ahead and are keen to work with the Vale of Glamorgan Council to turn our plans into reality."