Students
can join half day, whole day or full-time courses
at pre entry level.
A wide range of courses is offered to suit students'
individual needs and interests
The aim of our courses is to develop students'
skills, raise their confidence, promote self-advocacy
and prepare a path to further studies and/or employment.
Students work towards Open College Network (OCN)
or college accreditation and individual learning
goals. A commitment to learning and regular attendance
is required from the learner.
Courses are offered at differentiated levels.
Students are given plenty of help to support
their learning.
Courses are held during the days, in the evening
and sometimes at weekends.
Is
this an activity/service ONLY for people
with learning difficulties?
Yes.
However, many of our students will have
additional mental health issues and physical
disabilities.
Does a person
need to have an assessment to take part
in this activity?
Yes.
All new students will need to be informally
interviewed, which also provides an opportunity
for an initial assessment of communication
skills to be made (approx 1 hour, if appropriate).
Support needs are also discussed with disability
support tutor.
Is there a
charge for the activity/service?
No.
However, in some courses students will be
required to pay for bus fares, trips out,
etc.
Is transport
provided?
No.
However, some students can apply for funding/bus
cards to help with travel costs.
