Corseford College has received £340,000 from the Scottish Government. 

A charity-run further education college for young people with complex needs has shared its relief after securing critical funding for another year. 

The operators of Corseford College, Capability Scotland, have been awarded £340,000 by the Scottish Government to support its 38 students with the delivery of education, physical therapies and life-skills development.

The move secures the future of the Renfrewshire-based college, as well as the jobs of the 39 staff, for a further year. 

Opened in 2022, the Inchinnan college is still in a pilot period which is looking at the case for further rollout of similar centres across Scotland. 

Brian Logan, chief executive of Capability Scotland, told Scottish Business News: “The Scottish Government’s commitment for one more year is welcome. There is clear demand for this provision and without Corseford College, this group of young people would be denied the opportunity to continue their educational journey.

“We will work tirelessly over the coming year to secure a sustainable funding solution to ensure that our students can continue to receive the education they are entitled to.

“Our college is a lifeline for these young people, providing not only education, but the care and skills development they require to lead fulfilling lives.”

Concerns remain though that without long-term funding, Scotland risks having no dedicated further education provision for school leavers with complex needs. 

The charity’s chief executive added: “Going forward, we call on the Scottish Government to recognise the critical role we play and to provide the necessary funding to ensure that no young person with complex needs is left without a positive destination after school.”