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Level E
Gateway 2 (Independence skills)
COURSE OVERVIEW
This course has been designed for learners who have the desire to increase their independence and confidence, making a positive contribution to their communities and society as a whole. The Programme of study is tailored around individual learner targets based on their Educational, Health and Care Plans. This follows the RARPA process (Recognising and recording progress and achievement) to provide supported progression through to the next stage in their lives. Learner progress and targets are reviewed frequently throughout the programme with EHCP and other review meetings in place regularly for parents, carers and other professionals to attend.
Part of college life is to participate in new things and new experiences. The programme of study may include:
• How to increase independence at home and college.
• Thinking about goals in life and how to meet them.
• Skills to help make friends and understand relationships.
• Building confidence with going to the shops and using money and making choices about what to buy.
• Learning meal preparation skills which can be used at home and making healthy choices.
• Begin to learn work skills.
• Maths, English & ICT.
• Keeping safe at work and in the community.
• Developing skills needed for work.
• How to make a positive contribution to the community.
During the year, there will be opportunities for the learners to enter competitions and work on community projects as well as continuing to develop vital independence skills.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Young people older than 16 with and interest in becoming more independent and developing skills for work. Suitability for the programme will be assessed both before joining the programme and during the first six weeks of the course.
Progression is individually assessed, and a clear progression pathway will be offered for each learner which is reassessed throughout the year.
The options can be either be internal Gateway progression or with external organisations.
This programme has been designed to increase learners’; independence and confidence skills -; and prepare them ready for more independent living. This includes cookery, cleaning, washing and ironing and general day to day living. Travel training and money skills and management are also included.
Our main aim is to build self-confidence, self-worth and social skills. This gives them the skills and ability to progress on to the next level of college in our Gateway 3 (Skills) course. The programme of study is tailored around individual learner outcomes on their Educational, Health and Care Plans. Progress and targets are reviewed and updated throughout the year
Learners co-create their learning, by discussing timetables and what interests them, therefore increasing their confidence to participate in new experiences and opportunities. Learners will take part in community and enterprise projects, gaining valuable experience through working in and with the community.
It is very important that the learners are encouraged to be curious and enjoy coming into college!
There is a mandatory cost of £50 at the beginning of term. You will also need to make payments of £3 per week towards cookery lesson ingredients