Starting 01/09/2025
Wisbech
Full-Time
Duration 1 year
Starting 01/09/2025
King's Lynn
Full-Time
Duration 1 year
Inclusive Learning
School Leaver / 16 - 18 yr Old Vocational CoursesMoving on to Independence - Entry Level
Our bridge to independence courses are programmes of further education for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities.
Course Video - Moving on to Independence
Course Video - Moving on to Independence
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Course Description
this course is designed with you in mind, as a young adult with the potential to advance and a strong desire to keep learning in a safe and supported environment. The Moving on to Independence course is geared toward assisting you in reaching your full potential through the process of learning.
The nationally recognised qualification you'll earn is set up to help you develop practical skills and knowledge. It's tailored to prepare students like you for adult life, further training, work, and semi-independent living.The curriculum allows for experience in independent cooking, budgeting, household tasks, shopping for daily living, health, safety, hygiene and a range of other life and living skills.
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Entry Requirements
Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, you will be expected to show a positive attitude to learning.
Following a successful interview a taster session can be arranged. This will provide a further opportunity to assess whether the programme will be able to meet your specific needs.
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Course Length
How long is this course?
1 year
When does this course start?
01/09/2025
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 * Some of our courses may have additional costs to cover trips, unform and equipment. These costs will be confirmed to you at enrolment.
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?
City & Guilds Functional Skills in English & Maths Enterprise & Work Readiness
OCR Life & Living Skills (Entry Level 3)
TITAN
How is my course assessed?
Assessment is an on-going process and is regular throughout the academic year. Initially you will be assessed on an individual basis by your tutors.
Progress is measured through subject specific targets and through the verification of completed units. Subject specific targets are agreed with you according to your own individual needs.
These targets are regularly reviewed and updated via the online PDP system. You will be given the opportunity to log in and view your own targets and progress regularly.