Course Detail

The Course

Students studying on this pathway will have access to range of learning experiences developed and designed to foster independence and self-reliance. The programmes focuses upon learning opportunities being developed through a person-centred approach, to develop skills reflective of the stage and ability of young people, with the main focuses upon promoting skills necessary for a young person to be able to develop independence.  Students on this pathway will explore various topics including: 

• meal prep and cooking, running a household
• travel training, community and personal safety
• budgeting and finance skills
• relationships and friendships
• personal awareness, choice making and self-advocacy 
• next steps
  

Courses on this pathway:

• Entry Level 2 Certificate in Living Independently
• Entry Level 3 Certificate in Living Independently

Alongside their main study programme, all students are actively encouraged to access opportunities in the following areas to enhance and develp skills to build confidence, self esteem and resilience and to provide a wider understanding of society and the community.

Tutorials
Covering key topics, such as British Values, PREVENT duty, E-safety, news and current affairs, and key awareness days/themes.

Enrichment
Half a day every week where students can choose a session to attend from a variety of subjects such as sport and fitness, outdoor expedition, commuity participation and many more.

Work experience
A range of internal and external opportuniteis, including work the the College shop and cafe and placements with a range of local businesses. Work experience is bespoke to each student and linked to their skills and interests.

Functional Skills Maths and English
These skills are embedded within everything we do in the study programme with targeted interventions for students who need support in a particular area to help them progress.

Digital Literacy
This runs through all aspects of the curriculum. Students will learn the skills they need to enable them to find, sort, evaluate, manage and create information online or in a digital format.

Employability
This is offered on a termly basis for each year group and is personalised to their study programme. Students learn key employability skills, including writing a CV, applying for jobs and interview skills.