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SEN services & products Derwen College wins at Tes FE Awards 2021 Derwen College in Shropshire has been named as Specialist Provider of the Year in the TES FE Awards – one of the UK’s top awards for recognising those that work in further education. Judges praised the college for 16-25 year olds with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) for doing everything in its power to continue its mission to create a world without barriers even during a pandemic. When the pandemic hit, staff across curriculum, care and support came together with parents, carers, supporters and industry partners to ensure work, independence skills, health, fitness, sports and the Duke of Edinburgh’s Award all continued, despite the challenges. The college also set up an on-site charity shop, an online eBay shop and a new staff and student takeaway service to ensure that work placements for students continued. To find out more about Derwen College, go to derwen.ac.uk 9 senmagazine.co.uk SEN113