Skills for Independence 1

Providing the means to explore and develop the valuable skills required for independence and employability. The course has been designed for students to boost their independence and confidence, tailored around the individual student to provide a supported progression to the next stage of their lives. The course focuses on developing social skills, independence in the home and introducing attributes needed for work. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Chichester College has been graded as Outstanding by Ofsted 2. Individualised learning plans for all learners 3. Excellent student support provided through Learning Support Assistants 4. Varied curriculum 5. Opportunity to participate in enterprise / introduction to work projects What will I Study? You will study a programme with OCR which will comprise of Life and Living at Entry 2 level, up to Diploma Level, and Functional Skills in English, Mathematics and ICT. Topics may include: Travel training Health and Safety in the home Cooking Gardening Running an Enterprise, Catering As well as personal development modules looking at communication and problem solving How will I be Taught? Learning will take place on the Brinsbury Campus and out in the community. Opportunities will be given to access the fantastic farm, horticulture and animal care facilities of this campus. with strategies in place for learners on the Autistic spectrum. All students are supported in and out of class appropriate to their needs. Regular reviews are held for parents, carers and professionals to attend. How will I be Assessed? Assessment is completed via a portfolio of evidence, which may include observation, Q&A, practical or written assessments. Functional Skills assessments will take place throughout the year as appropriate to the individual learner What our students say? "