Higher-study Support
Guidance and support for young people from disability and economically disadvantaged backgrounds to continue their education.
Education & Professional Pathways
Higher Education
KIRAN supports educational aspirations beyond school through counselling, higher-study support, professional pathways and its Human Resource Training work for special educators.
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Programme overview
Higher Education
KIRAN supports educational aspirations beyond school through counselling, higher-study support, professional pathways and its Human Resource Training work for special educators.
Professional Pathways
Counselling and preparation that connects study with employability and future careers.
Human Resource Training
Training future special educators through KIRAN’s Human Resource Training unit.
Girl Child Education
Support aimed at expanding educational opportunity and confidence for girls and young women.
ROCHE Project
A higher-education project focused on technical and professional knowledge, confidence and social equality.
Equality & Leadership
Programmes emphasise social justice, leadership and reducing social and cultural barriers.
2009HRTC began
training special education teachers
2named project streams
ROCHE and Girl Child Education
1core direction
education linked to independence
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equal opportunity and participation
Learning beyond school
Supporting young people to continue learning and build professional pathways
Higher education support helps connect school completion with college, university, professional learning, special-educator preparation and career planning so disability or financial disadvantage does not automatically end a learner’s journey.
Transition planningTurn aspiration into a practical route
Moving into higher studies often requires information, documentation, accessibility planning and realistic discussion of course and career options.
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Guidance can help students compare pathways, understand admission requirements and plan support before transition.
Study supportStay connected through the learning journey
Continuing education may require mentoring, accessible materials, coordination with institutions and encouragement at difficult transition points.
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Support can focus on persistence, problem-solving, documentation and linking students to the right academic or disability resources.
Professional preparationBuild knowledge for inclusive practice
KIRAN’s higher-education work also contributes to preparation and training in disability and special-education related fields.
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Professional learning can combine theory, observation, practical exposure and understanding of inclusive approaches.
Career connectionKeep the next step in view
Higher study has greater value when learners can connect qualifications to future work, contribution and independence.
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Career conversations, networks, internships, employment preparation and further learning can be considered as part of transition planning.
Students moving beyond schoolYoung adults with disabilitiesLearners needing transition guidanceFuture special educators & professionals
Programme pathway
How support moves from first contact to participation
The exact pathway is individual. These stages show how KIRAN teams can connect assessment, planning, action and follow-up without treating services as isolated activities.
1Explore optionsIdentify suitable courses, institutions and career direction.
2Prepare transitionPlan applications, documents, accessibility and support.
3Continue learningUse mentoring and problem-solving to sustain participation.
4Connect to careerLink qualifications to work, professional development or further study.
Work on the field
See the programme in action.
Explore key activities and programme themes through this category-based visual slider.
Higher Education
Higher-study counselling
Higher Education
Special educator training
Higher Education
Girl child education support
Higher Education
Professional learning and leadership
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