The pathway is aimed at 16 to 18 year olds [up to 24 with an EHCP] who wish two develop and progress their independent living & learning skills alongside English, maths and digital skills. IT is designed for students working between Entry Levels 1 – 2 (pre GCSE) and aimed at providing a set of core skills preparing students for the future and adult life.
The programme is built around developing independent personal / life skills as well as confidence and resilience. Providing an environment which is structured and secure whilst allowing students to stretch their independent learning and personal skills, promoting preparing for adulthood and encouraging them to embrace adult life.
Step Up to Independence curriculum is based around SEND Preparing for Adulthood outcomes. Our curriculum mirrors Preparing for Adulthood agenda and is designed to meet the needs of individual students through practical learning activities that will enable them to increase their independence. The programme incorporates individual learning objectives that link to students Education, Health, and Care (EHC) plan outcomes and the Preparing for Adulthood curriculum. Enabling the student to realise their full potential for independence for some, this may be to assist in developing their progression onto independent living, others may continue to live with their families. Successful completion of the individualised learning journey will allow students to progress to other courses at the college, to develop new skills for greater independence and/or move towards gaining supported employment/voluntary work.
You will develop basic living skills for the future which may include, positive relationships, effective communication, the importance of teamwork, booking personal appointments, positive behaviours and communications, personal and workplace communications, travel training, and road safety.
Managing money and financial literacy -budgeting basics, the impact of interest, the importance of saving, keeping money safe. – to enable young people to manage their own budgeting and bank account.
Managing a home – cleaning skills, budgeting and prioritising spending, using a vacuum cleaner, making tea / coffee, cooking five basic meals. This is to support each individual to manage their own room or home to a satisfactory standard.
Personal growth, awareness and problem solving -self-reflection, identifying a problem, developing possible solutions and selecting the best one – developing each individual taking control of their emotions and behaviours developing a clear understanding of themselves, identify their own strengths, areas for progression and problem solve accordingly.
Emergency planning -emergency first aid and how to prepare for emergencies and develop students safety awareness and how to mitigate damage of potential events.
