Welcome to Petty Pool
Based in Sandiway Cheshire, Petty Pool is a charity set up in May 1981, with operational activities divided between Petty Pool Vocational College, which provides education and training for young people with learning disabilities, and Petty Pool Outdoor Centre, providing personal development through adventurous activities.
About the College
Petty Pool Vocational College is a specialist education provider for young adults with learning difficulties, supporting over 100 full time students from across Cheshire, Halton and Warrington.
Located in the heart of Cheshire, and set in 40 acres of woodland in Sandiway, near Northwich, Petty Pool Vocational College aims to provide every learner with an effective and enjoyable educational experience that empowers them to reach their full potential.
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Courses at Petty Pool
Outdoor Education Centre
The Petty Pool Outdoor Education Centre offers an exciting and varied choice of outdoor activities to suit all age groups and abilities, including abseiling, den building, Jacob’s Ladder, Problem Solving and Team Building.
Personal development opportunities through the Outdoor Centre enable enriching and challenging activities, that can enhance self-esteem and personal growth in a protective, though challenging environment, in which young people can prosper, and achieve the highest level of attainment possible.
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Our featured YouTube production
Throughout the year our students take part in enrichment activities and tutorials. Quite often they are producing exciting and interesting videos for our YouTube channel.