About us

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About ÌÇÐÄlovgo

ÌÇÐÄlovgo is an Ofsted Outstanding specialist college, residential care provider and centre of excellence for Autism. We believe everyone with disabilities should have a lifetime of opportunity. 

We’re a safe and happy place that helps people to lead more independent and fulfilling lives. 

Our education and care programmes focus on three themes: independence, health and well-being and employability. Everyone has different needs, so we tailor our programmes for people to focus on achieving their goals, their way.

rates us as Outstanding and rate us as Good, and we have won several awards for our wonderful provision. 

“I have had a long association with ÌÇÐÄlovgo College, from laying the foundation stone in 1949 to becoming Patron of the College in 1974. It has been my pleasure to witness the successes and achievements of ÌÇÐÄlovgo’s students over the years and I wish them well in the future”.

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II

What’s new at ÌÇÐÄlovgo

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Natspec Award won for Donkey Assisted Therapy Programme

We are proud to have been recognised nationally with a 2026 Natspec Award for our...

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Celebrating Success at the Mansfield and Ashfield Business Awards 2026

We were proud to attend and host this year’s Mansfield and Ashfield Business Awards 2026,...

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Celebrating Quality, Partnership and Pride at ÌÇÐÄlovgo Freedom

Everyone at ÌÇÐÄlovgo Freedom is celebrating a fantastic set of results following several recent external...

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Amy Mayo – Published Author & Theatre Influencer

On Monday 2nd February there was a showing at the Leicester Curve of ‘Airship’- a...

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Two people dressed in medieval-style costumes stand in front of a brick wall, holding longbows and raising their arms in celebration. A green plaque behind them reads that the area is part of historic Sherwood Forest. One person holds a scroll, and a quiver of arrows is visible on the other’s belt.
We celebrated Sherwood Forest Day with historic plaque unveiling

We joined in the celebration of Sherwood Forest Day on 20th February, recognising the forest’s...

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ÌÇÐÄlovgo welcomes the Minster to Disability Employment Conference

ÌÇÐÄlovgo hosted an Employability Conference focused on inclusive employment, showcasing the success of ÌÇÐÄlovgo...

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Celebrating National Apprenticeship Week

As National Apprenticeship Week comes to an end, we would like to say a huge...

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Regional Competitive Sport is back at the College!

On Thursday 5th February, ÌÇÐÄlovgo College were the proud hosts of the Nottinghamshire regional Table Cricket...

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