Maths and English are the fundamental building blocks to help students achieve goals and improve their quality of life. Whether that involves improving their skills to live independently, helping them progress in further education or increasing their chances of being employed. Our accredited Functional Skills qualifications offer the flexibility for all students from Entry Level 1 right up to Level 2(GCSE equivalent).
Our Personal Progress certificate allows learners working at Entry Level or below to develop the skills needed to participate as citizens within the community. This includes skills for communication, reading and writing, Maths, developing skills for independent living and engaging with the world around them. Learners will be able to develop knowledge and/or skills which will assist them to move towards independence in life and learning (Entry Level 1 Certificate).
The Employability Skills/PSD qualification will help young people who wish to gain future employment or help students to progress with further learning. Learners will be supported to develop their independence skills through accessing the community alongside a fully accredited course. The aim is to give young people the skills and opportunities to achieve their individual goals (Entry Level 2 to Level 2).
All of our young people will work towards their Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) outcomes that are focused around four main areas; Education & Employment, Independent Living, Community Inclusion and Health. We aim to help all students progress within their own capabilities and at a pace that they’re comfortable with.
Students will have access to the community facilities on site and will be encouraged to develop their social skills by visiting the local library, shops and other everyday amenities. This will be supervised in the beginning and then reduced (alongside parental permission) to enable them to have the confidence to use their local community in the future.
We want our students to be as healthy as possible and will encourage supervised visits to the local gym / swimming pool as part of their timetable. Students have a range of activity levels and the activities will be suited to their individual needs. We also have access to a local sports hall so that students can attend during the week.