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Charlotte Jones. As one of the governors leading on employer engagement at Digital Independent Specialist College (DISC), it has been incredible to see the commitment across the college to supporting […]

Written by Alex Newell  This project is a student-produced presentation exploring Information Security (InfoSec), with a focus on Personal Security (PerSec) and Operational Security (OpSec) in real-world digital environments. The work demonstrates the student’s ability […]

Written by Grace Percival. Over the first term, Foundation groups have been going to the Bounceback Food kitchen to learn some life skills and to do some cook with confidence […]

We’re delighted to announce that DISC (Digital Independent Specialist College), has received a Good overall effectiveness rating in our first ever Ofsted inspection, conducted between 29 April and 1 May […]

Sophie Turner is DISC’s new Job Coach. Her role will involve working closely with interns to find paid roles and work placements which helps them advance in their careers. When […]

By Rav Gehlon, Managing Director, DA. We were over the moon to win the Innovative Routes to Employment Award 2025 from Natspec. This recognition from the national representative body for […]

DISC Supported Interns storyboarded, filmed and edited a pilot series of 4 films plus an introductory film for Total Communication Service CIC’s ‘Speaking Out Being Heard’ project. The project shares […]

Written by Alex Newell. Over the past academic year, our interns at DISC (Digital Independence Specialist College) have been putting their culinary skills to the test in a series of […]

Written by Renardo Jones, Lead Studio Support & Intervention. At the start of the academic year, DISC provided its new Interns with the travel training needed to get them comfortable […]

Welcome to the official launch of DISC, a groundbreaking institution dedicated to empowering neurodivergent young people in Manchester. After a year of operation, DISC proudly opens its doors to celebrate […]

At DISC, we recognise that students are not only navigating the online landscape but also engaging in activities like gaming and social media, which while familiar, comes with its share […]

The gaming industry in Manchester, UK, is big and getting bigger. With 75 computer game businesses in the city, Manchester is a major player in video game production in the […]

The past month, DISC were involved with four impactful events offering invaluable insights into technology, creativity and cybersecurity. These events weren’t just about interesting tech and creativity — they were […]

Many of you probably already know a little about Caprice Dipple, SENDCode’s newest employee. They have been working with us since 2021, first as a part-time Pre-Intern at SENDCode, then […]

DISC’s role in the creation of the Federation Stories film illustrates all that is great and empowering about multiple agency collaborations, in work opportunities, industry relationships and real-world projects and work experience […]

GMCA (Greater Manchester Combined Authority) and Mayor of Manchester, Andy Burman recently launched a Digital Blueprint — where Greater Manchester sets next chapter towards being a world-leading digital city region. […]

In the latest episode of DISC’s podcast, entitled ‘Access Denied’, we talk to different members of the DISC team to find out about their favourite tools and the difference between […]

SENDCode has been a CIC since 2019 and has grown its impact massively since it was established. As well as providing a safe space for vulnerable and socially anxious young […]

Are you neurodiverse? Then this is the podcast for you. We understand that life and building a career in a neurotypical world has it’s challenges. So join us for the DISC podcast hosted by the […]

We are delighted to celebrate Caprice’s recent success as a nominee for the Youth Buzz Awards, 2nd March 2023. Caprice was shortlisted for this Manchester Youth award as it recognised […]

Six members of the KPMG Digital team came to visit the interns and explain their roles in cloud development, software development and client management. They provided an insight into a […]

Councillor Greg Statton Deputy Cabinet Member (Digital) @ManCityCouncil | @DidsburyLabour Councillor Before Christmas Digital Advantage hosted a visit from Councillor Greg Stanton, portfolio lead for Digital at Manchester City Council. […]

Check out the DISC (Digital Independent Specialist College) Open Days! Our unique approach combines industry expertise with the best SEND support at our city centre studio. From video making and […]