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Learning For Living and Work: Employability (up to Level 1) Full-time (FLLW)
Barnsley College
Church Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 2AX
Available start dates
Available start dates
Course Summary
The Department of Learning for Living and Work is a specialist department in the College, for students with additional and complex learning needs.
Each student will follow a highly personalised curriculum, individual learning plan, work at an appropriate yet challenging level of maths and/or English and enjoy learning about a number of topics in our weekly tutorial programme.
Students are grouped with peers who are working at a similar ability and in most cases, classes have no more than nine students in. Support workers are on hand to support and develop maths, English, reading and writing skills, encourage and promote participation in groups, allow students to work independently but also provide support to break down tasks where necessary. Staff are highly skilled and trained to support, stretch and challenge students in order for them to achieve their long term aspirations. Staff also provide support where students may need extra assistance such as feeding, personal care and way finding.
These programmes are for students aiming to develop their employability and vocational skills, including volunteering and work experience opportunities.
Course Details
Course themes:
Art and Design
Sport
Catering and Hospitality
Landbased and Horticulture
Hair and Beauty
Esports
Looking after yourself and your wellbeing
Community and travel
Creative
Using technology
Volunteering
Work experience
Embedded English, Maths and Functional Skills
Enterprise skills
Progression planning
Employability skills
Enrichment
Travel training
Digital skills
Vocational options
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Assessment is continuous throughout the course.
Entry requirements
- You will need to have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)
- ‘High Needs’ funding for your support agreed by your local authority
- Attend an ‘interview’ with a staff member
- Attend taster/transition sessions in the department to help you settle in before you start
- You must be aged between 16-24 years old
Equipment required
Your next steps...
Progression possibilities:
Supported Internship
Further study
Vocational programmes
Supported living/independent living
Community participation
Day activities
Volunteering
Personal budget
Supported employment/paid work
Additional information
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