Building Independence

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This one or two year programme will cover the following: -Personal & Social Development -English -Maths -ICT -Enterprise Skills -Home Cooking Skills -Road Safe Skills -Personal Progress -Money and Finance Skills -Work Skills -Skills for Independent Living The programme is based on building your independence and the programme will be taught by lecturers who are qualified and experienced in teaching students with learning difficulties/disabilities. All staff will help you to improve your communication skills, money management skills, independence skills while building your confidence and independence through a whole range of opportunities. The programme will be taught in small groups (maximum of nine). The programme will be supported by one or two experienced Learning Support Assistants. A variety of leisure and outdoor pursuits/activities will be included within this programme. You may also have the opportunity to take part in work experience activities.You will be assessed on a two day assessment before being offered a place and assessment will continue throughout the programme. You will spend time in the classroom, kitchen and workshop, and off-site covering a variety of written and practical work, working as part of a team and you will be encouraged to make choices and follow your interests. Regular tutorials between yourself and your personal tutor will be held to discuss your progress.The programme is specifically designed for students with a severe to moderate learning difficulty/disability. On successful completion of this programme, you may progress onto another programme at Eastleigh College if this is appropriate, such as the new Enterprise Skills Programme at The Hive or ...more on College website

Course information

Name: Building Independence Qualification title: Award in Personal Progress (Entry 1) (QCF) Qualification type: Assessment Awarding Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL) Created 20160617 06:48:09 Updated 20160617 06:48:09

Entry requirements

For further advice and guidance about the course entry requirements, the College has a dedicated IAG Advisor who can be contacted on telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5FS. Equipment required For further advice and guidance about the course entry requirements, the College has a dedicated IAG Advisor who can be contacted on telephone 023 8091 1299 or visit Eastleigh College, Chestnut Avenue, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO50 5FS.

Provider

Eastleigh College
Further Education
experts@eastleigh.ac.uk
023 8091 1000
https://www.eastleigh.ac.uk/

Address

Chestnut Avenue Town: Eastleigh County:Hampshire