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:
Courses on this pathway:
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.
