This award-winning programme is designed
to prepare you for a Supported Internship and
supported paid work if you have an EHCP
What you'll learn
- Working towards a range of activities
applicable to your needs - Building confidence, self esteem and
independence - Achieving the next level of Functional Skills
or GCSE grades - Introduction to a range of industry-relevant
qualifications such as first aid, manual
handling, GDPR, barista training and
food hygiene. - The opportunity to complete external
work-experience opportunities
How you'll learn and be assessed
You will spend four days a week in college
working in a range of service settings such as
retail, postal services, café’s and administration.
You will learn how to work independently in
these settings with employer progress reviews,
job coaching and specific qualifications that
support these services, such as GDPR and
manual-handling training.
Progression
You will work towards a range of industry
relevant qualifications and certificates. You
will also be developing your attributes from
individual starting points, which are tracked
and monitored in a variety of ways including
Recognising and Recording Progress and
(RARPA). Individual targets are negotiated
and set with you, carers and therapists,
where appropriate.
Progression will be explored at an annual
review. You will move on to a supported
employment course.
Entry requirements
There are no formal entry requirements for this programme. A school/college report and an EHCP may be a requirement, based on your support needs. Your suitability for the programme will be determined by our staff after you have attended a taster experience.
We are looking for young people with an enthusiasm to learn and a desire to make progress. We want applicants to actively take part in keep warm activities set by teachers before starting in September
