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Welcome to North Devon Cove

Supporting adults with learning disabilities, differences and neurodiversity from across the North Devon community.

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Building Confident, Connected Lives

I’d like to know more!

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What we do

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Get in touch

I have questions!

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FAQ

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Come join us

North Devon Cove is a welcoming, teacher-led community provision in central Barnstaple, supporting young people and adults aged 16+ with learning disabilities, learning differences and neurodiversity.

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We believe everyone deserves the opportunity to learn, grow, make friends, discover their strengths and feel part of their community.

Building confident, connected lives

At the Cove, we create meaningful opportunities to develop independence, confidence, practical life skills and social connections in a supportive and inclusive environment.

From cooking and gardening to travel training, volunteering, enterprise and community activities, we focus on developing skills that have a real purpose in everyday life.

We want North Devon Cove to feel like a community — a place where people are known, valued, listened to and encouraged to try new things.

Whether you’re a young person or adult considering your next step, a parent or carer looking for the right provision, a professional supporting someone, or someone who would like to support our work, we’d love to hear from you.

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Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve been asked lots of great questions about North Devon Cove, so we thought we’d answer some of the most common ones:

  • No. People can attend 1–5 days per week, depending on their individual programme, availability and funding. People need to commit to at least one day a week.

  • We are currently building our waiting list, please email us or phone us to register your interest.

  • We accept Devon County Council placements, Direct Payments and private payments. Please contact us for current fees and funding options.

  • Absolutely. We encourage people and their families to visit, meet the team and see The Cove before making a decision. We also offer taster sessions.

  • North Devon Cove is for young people and adults aged 16+ with learning disabilities, learning differences and autism.

  • Our ratio is one member of staff to every four adults (1:4), allowing us to provide personalised support while encouraging independence and participation.

  • We will offer a varied programme of meaningful activities based around each person’s interests, strengths and goals. Activities may include cooking, gardening, creative activities, community activities, travel training, health and wellbeing, volunteering, social activities and work and enterprise projects.

  • North Devon Cove will be open Monday to Friday, 8:30am–4:30pm and we offer a full day provision.

  • We do not provide transport, but we are a few minutes' walk from Barnstaple Bus Station and can meet people there where appropriate. Travel training and developing independent travel skills are an important part of our provision.

  • Yes. We can offer flexible attendance alongside college or other education, helping people develop independence, practical life skills, confidence and community participation.

  • North Devon Cove supports young people and adults aged 16 and over with learning disabilities, learning differences and neurodiversity.

  • Simply get in touch with us to register your interest. We can arrange a visit and taster session, then discuss the right programme and funding options for you.

  • No. North Devon Cove is not CQC registered and does not provide personal care.

Want to know more or would like to join us?

If you have any questions about life here at North Devon Cove, or you wish to enquire about joining us in September, then please use this form to get in touch. We will get back to you as soon as possible to answer your query.