Life Skills Programme

About this course

Is the course right for me?

Do you enjoy learning and being creative? Do you like to work at your own pace and need support to help you achieve your goals? If the answer is yes, then this is the course for you! Our exciting Life Skills Programme will help you learn the core life skills that you need to develop your personal, social and educational wellbeing. We offer a personalised learning programme built around your own needs and aspirations. It will put you on track to being confident, making your own decisions and living independently.

What will I be doing?

You will learn a range of functional skills in English, Maths, IT and Communication.

We also help you develop your personal and social development skills through cookery classes, music lessons, healthy living sessions, and a unit on environmental awareness.

You can choose from a range of vocational subjects such as Performing Arts, Dance, Needlework, Woodwork, Arts and Crafts, Catering, Pottery, Health and Safety, Horticulture, Retail and Business Studies.

Depending on your level of ability and progress, you will achieve an Award, Certificate or Diploma in Personal Progress.

Entry requirements

Our Life Skills Programme has been created for young people with learning disabilities who need close and caring support to enable them to learn a range of skills and get the most out of our personalised learning programme.

Assessment

You will work with your tutor to set your own personal targets and assess your needs. If you choose to study for a qualification, you will complete a folder of your work. Your tutor will mark your work and meet with you to give you feedback.

What next?

If you achieve a reasonable level of independence, you can progress to our Independent Living Skills course.

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For help applying call 01905 743456