Starting 02/09/2024
Downham Market - Engagement Centre
Full-Time
Duration 1 Year
Inclusive Learning
School Leaver / 16 - 18 yr Old Vocational CoursesDeveloping Engagement - Entry Level
This course is designed for young people whom may struggle with a mainstream environment, but are keen to progress with their education in a specialised provision for young people with emotional, behavioural and social difficulties.
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Course Description
The course enables learners to continue to develop independence, personal and social skills. The types of topics the curriculum includes is healthy living, handling money, personal safety, using social and leisure facilities, self-awareness, dealing with problems and completing tasks. Class sizes are small and support is available both in and outside of sessions, as appropriate. The programme also offers the opportunity to work towards independent/semi-independent travel. All learners are also given the opportunity to participate in an enterprise initiative.
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Entry Requirements
Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, students are required to show willingness to learn, participate in and develop skills in a college environment. Following an interview it is expected that the learner attend a taster session to determine suitability for the course and to ensure that their needs are met.
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Course Length
How long is this course?
1 Year
When does this course start?
02/09/2024
How many hours / days per week is this course?
All of our foundation courses are 3 days a week and are a year long.
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Course Fees
Age Cost 16-18 Free* 19+ £900 * Certain courses may have additional costs to cover trips or DBS checks, and for some courses you will be expected to purchase additional items such as uniform or equipment.
Fee information
Though this course is free for those aged 16-18, there may be additional costs related to the programme, such as additional equipment and uniform, educational trips and work placement costs. Full details will be sent to applicants before enrolment.
Find all the information you need about course fees and financial help below.
Information on Fees and Financial Help
Adult (19+) learners
Depending on your age, course, educational history and personal circumstances, there may be options available for you to receive a course fully-funded by the government. Our fee calculator will help give you an idea on whether you'll be able to have your course fee waived or covered by an Advanced Learner Loan.
Learners with an active Education, Health & Care Plan
If you are aged 19 - 24 at the start of your course and have an active Education, Health & Care Plan (EHCP), any course up to and including level 3 will be fully-funded by the government. This means you will not have a course fee to pay and any equipment considered essential to complete your course will be provided by the college.
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Additional Information
What qualification will I achieve?
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Gateway Entry 3 Extended Certificate in Personal and Social Skills
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Edexcel Functional skills in English and Maths
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TITAN
- Enterprise and work readiness activities
How is my course assessed?
Assessment is ongoing and consistent throughout the year, this is evident via an initial screening process and then regularly via the Personal Development Plan. Learners are assessed on an individual basis by the tutor and through the verification of completed portfolio units. The online PDP system allows for the learner to log in and view their process and targets so they are always aware of their individual achievement to date. Three progress reviews and regular staff meetings ensure that the assessment and review process continues to map individual progression.
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