Preparing for Adulthood (Pathways)

Course details

Entry requirements

The Preparing for Adulthood course is designed for learners who are aged between 16 and 25 and have a special educational Needs and/or disabilities (SEND). The course main focus is to help the transition of learners who need structure and routine to enable them to thrive. This course can be a progression route for learners who have been on a school links course, or an entry course for learners coming to us straight from school.

Course content

Staff will support learners to continuously progress throughout the year and ensure that they are offered the opportunities to meet their full potential. Learners will be supported to build on existing skills in preparation for adulthood.

Preparing for Adulthood is a course designed to build confidence, motivation and independence skills.

Subjects include independence and life skills, Community activities, enterprise, healthy lifestyles, PPD and more.

Maths and English are a key part of the timetable, and taught in a functional and enjoyable way by the same Tutor who teaches the course.

The curriculum has an emphasis on the skills needed for the learners to become more independent, and to move on to the next level of education; with this in mind they are offered taster sessions in the vocational subjects during the summer term.

Learners attend College for three days each week, 9am – 4pm. Group sizes are usually around eight learners.

Learners will be working on gaining an Entry level certificate in Independent living. Progress will be monitored using the RARPA process where personal targets will be set and regularly reviewed with the learner, parents, carers and other professionals.