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Pathway Programme, Access & Community Education

Personal Tutor and Student The Pathway programme is a full-time course for school leavers with severe learning disabilities and/or difficulties. The programme aims to develop social skills, communications skills and self-advocacy skills. It offers a wide range of activities and experiences both in the College and in the local community that are relevant to everyday life. The three year structure of the course provides an opportunity for flexibility within each subject area and means that students can be placed into a group which is appropriate for the ability level. Students work towards basic pre-entry skills and the Essential Skills Award.

In addition each student receives:

Personal Tuition

Each student has a personal tutor and regular meetings are scheduled to discuss issues on a one-to-one basis. Student progress is continually checked and monitored. Reports are written by tutors and regular feedback given to parents/guardians.

Day to Day Support

A large team of Learning Support Assistants who provide day to day support both in and out of the classroom. In some cases this can be individual support, but usually an assistant is allocated to a small group.

Managing Life

All students are strongly encouraged to look at their strengths and build upon them in order to progress effectively and manage their own lifestyles.

Speech Therapy

For students with communication difficulties, speech therapy is available.

Educational Psychologist

Available to see individual students when necessary and also to advise staff on best teaching methods. Please ask for further information.

Counselling

Students requiring counselling help beyond that normally offered by their personal tutor can receive confidential counselling from The College's professional counselling team.

Leisure Activities

College is not just about hard work! Part of the learning ethos at The College is to develop enrichment and social activities including excursions, sports, cookery, and languages.

Student Voice

Every student enrolling at The College is entitles to join the Students' Union.

Student Projects

The College currently has two very popular projects run by the Pre-Vocational team and students:-

The Sandwich Scheme (a very popular cafe at North Road)
Earthworks gardening project where students are encouraged to learn about horticulture and, where possible, get involved in community gardening projects.

To find out more about the Pathway Programme please call the college helpline on 01202 205205 or email: enquiries@thecollege.co.uk or call the Pathway team on 01202 205440. You will be invited to attend one of our open evenings where you can meet staff who will be happy to answer your questions.

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