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Course Overview

The course aims to develop students' self-esteem and confidence, to improve social skills, life skills, and independent living skills and to maximise each student's potential through an individual programme relevant to their needs. The course focuses on basic education, independence, interpersonal relationships and improving own learning through a variety of practical and realistic learning opportunities.

Practical and class-based learning opportunities are created to enable students to develop skills for life, work-related skills and self-advocacy within a supportive environment. Students will have a personal tutor who will help them every step of the way, and friendly support staff to assist them where necessary. Tutors will work closely with students to help them achieve their goals.

There are no formal entry requirements.

Student work is assessed throughout the year and progress towards student's individual learning goals is assessed after the completion of each lesson.

Students are able to take part in a range of voluntary work opportunities within their group and given the opportunity for individual work placements where appropriate.

Students may progress for up to 3 years dependent on achievement of the qualification. The emphasis on the programme is to prepare students for life outside college. On completion of college courses, students may progress onto activities such as voluntary work, further education and training or other possible alternatives to work.

Wheelchair accessibility on ground floor of the building. Specialist computer software and SMART boards.

Please contact the STEPs office on 01202 205939 or 01202 205986.

Students undertaking some vocational activities will be required to contribute towards materials and resources.  In addition, end of term trips will also need to be funded.

Awarding Body:
BTEC/EDEXCEL

Curriculum Area:
Science, Care, Health and Foundation - Foundation

Course Options

Wed 4th September 2024

Attendance

Full-time

Duration

1 Years

Location

Poole Campus

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