Supported learning

Assistant Principal, Student Services and Supported Learning

Supporting Learning offers students with learning difficulties and disabilities structured programmes of learning to develop independent living and employability skills and prepare for adulthood. There are three strands of learning:

Skills for Living

Living to Learning

• Preparation for Work • Pre Internship • Supported Internships

Our students learn a range of important skills such as cooking, travel training, social and communication skills as well as potential progression into Supported Internships and experiences working in the NHS, Local Authorities and small businesses, which can lead to paid employment or supported apprenticeships.

We are based in purpose-built facilities and our programmes are specially planned to enable students to learn through practical daily living activities in the college and local community.

•Specially adapted and fully fitted kitchen and utility room • Garden • A daily living environment • IT classrooms and art and craft rooms • Accessible toilets and hygiene facilities

Is a practical-based course designed for students with severe learning difficulties. Students work to develop their independence and communication skills.

Students are expected to progress onto the course ‘From Living to Learning’ (below), or Adult Social Care funded day provision or adult education courses.

The purpose of this course is to build on existing knowledge and develop skills

towards independent living and work. Each aspect of the course is tailored to the individual.

Students can progress onto our ‘Preparation for Work’ course or into sheltered supported or open employment. Some students may progress to a ‘mainstream’ college course at Entry Level 3.

This course is for people with learning difficulties who wish to access mainstream college or job opportunities. Students will need to be working at around Entry Level 2 in literacy and numeracy and will be expected to be independent travellers or able to work towards this. Students must also show a willingness to taste a variety of employment and vocational experiences.

Students will be looking to progress onto a Pre or Supported internship, paid employment or a college course at a higher level.

Is a one-year college-based course, which will prepare students for the Supported Internship or other workplace opportunities.

Is for young people between the ages of 16-25 with special educational needs and disabilities. It is intended to enable young people with learning difficulties and/ or disabilities to achieve sustainable paid employment by equipping them with the skills they need through learning in the workplace. Students are supported by a job coach and tutors throughout the year.

This qualification provides an introduction to the construction trades at Entry Level 3.