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Access to Learning: Gateway ,Supported and Smart Internships, Fast Forward, Pathways
Access to Learning
These programmes are tailored to support an individual depending on their personal needs and to enable them to access the learning that is right for them. Students on these programmes may have missed elements at school, have specific SEND issues, or more complex needs. If you are unsure which programme applies to you, please contact us to discuss.
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Gateway
The Gateway Centres act as a flexible educational centre within the College in order to engage and prepare you for progression onto a suitable course, employment or training. Based at Abingdon and Witney campuses the Gateway Centres offer supportive and progressive student-led programmes for 14-18 year olds who are not currently in education, employment or training. This may be due to missing school because of illness, phobias, caring responsibilities, etc. or not having found your direction since leaving school. If you are interested, and wish to apply for a place, or just to find out more information, then please contact the college on: 01993 208 008 (Witney) 01235 216 269 (Abingdon) or email: enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk.
Courses
Gateway 14-16 Year Olds Schools Horizons Programme Gateway 16-18 Year Olds Gateway Year 10 and 11 Schools Programme Gateway Year 10 and 11 EHE Programme.
www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk/gateway
Supported and Smart Internships
These courses are designed for identified learners with a current Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), who wish to re-engage or access full time work, but may need support into the world of work. Students will be in a work placement 4 days a week and attend College 1 day a week developing English and maths skills for work, whilst refining their employability skills.
www.abingdon-witney.ac.uk/pathways
Students entering the Fast Forward programme can sample different vocational and skills-based units each term, rather than committing to one course straight away, helping to develop new skills for employment. Supported by a team of work coaches, mentors and support staff, students find the next progression route that is right for them, whether they want to progress into work, a full-time vocational course, an apprenticeship or traineeship. Fast Forward is a flexible and supportive route to get there.
wwwabingdon-witney.ac.uk/fast-forward wwwabingdon-witney.ac.uk/fast-forward
Pathways courses at Abingdon or Witney campuses
Programmes specifically for young people with a range of SEND needs who currently have an EHCP. Pathways courses help students develop a wide range of skills focusing on one’s Communication, Independent Living Skills and Work based skills.
Communication: Witney campus
The programme is aimed at students who have profound and multiple learning difficulties, who would benefit from a supportive environment aimed at improving communication and meeting students’ individual academic, therapeutic, personal and social needs.
Towards Independence:
Witney campus
Emphasis is on encouraging greater social and academic confidence, travel training, cooking skills, engaging within the local community, and keeping safe and healthy.
Developing Independence:
Witney campus
This course gives students an opportunity to develop their independence and transferable skills that are essential for living and accessing the community, whilst also working towards an accredited qualification.
Understanding Skills for Work:
Abingdon/Witney campuses
This course is designed for students working around Entry Level 2. The course is aimed at students who have a desire to live independently and work in the future but still require a certain level of support to help them achieve their future goals.
This course is designed for students working around Entry Level 3 and focuses on developing employability skills. Students will be at College 4 days a week and participate in Work Experience within the local community on the 5th day.
Independent Living Skills:
Witney campus
This is a 3 days a week course focusing on consolidating independent living skills to enable them to transition to life beyond College. Students focus on communications/ interaction, life skills, citizenship, health and wellbeing and accessing the community.
