Students are 'ambassadors for inclusive education'

After three years of progress, the first cohort of students from Scotland's only college dedicated to young adults with complex needs have graduated.

- EMYLIE HOWIE

Corseford College has seen its initial intake of 13 complete the pilot programme - marking a major milestone in their educational journey.

Those graduating were Ali Chaudhry, Ava Horn, Beth Fargher, Bryan Brownlie, Cody Gallacher, Darren Fitzpatrick, Fraser McAlpine, Jamie Thomson, Kulatein Athuman, Lauren Wishart, Max Reid, Olivia Turner and Sophie James-Rae.

All of them received their certificates in front of friends and family.

Created and operated by Capability Scotland, Corseford College in Inchinnan provides post-school education for 18 to 25-year-olds with complex needs who are often left behind by traditional systems.

Liz McConnachie, head of the college, said: "Seeing our first students graduate has been an emotional and powerful moment for every staff member and family involved.

"These young people have not only developed new skills and confidence but have become ambassadors for what inclusive education should look like across Scotland."