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Pathways - Developing Independence

Course code: YFWT301P

Subject area: Pathways

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: E

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 15:30

Days of week:

Monday to Friday

Course date:

9th Sept 2024 - 4th Jul 2025

Course location:

Witney Campus

Contact details

Phone:

01993 703 464

This course is designed for young adults with an EHCP (Education Health and Care Plan) who are aspiring to make independent choices, communicate effectively, explore the world around them and be ready for a semi or fully independent adulthood. There is an emphasis on encouraging greater social and academic confidence, travel training, cooking skills, engaging within the local community, and keeping safe and healthy.
Working towards an entry level 1 qualification, students will cover a variety of topics to help build their independent living skills – some examples:

- Getting about safely

- Basic cooking techniques and cooking a simple meal

- Personal care and hygiene

- Accessing leisure services

- Household cleaning

- Working with others

- Managing money

- Developing personal confidence and self-awareness

- Managing money

- Drug and alcohol awareness

Course units
Year 1 Example Units:

- Getting about safely

- Basic Cooking Techniques

- Accessing Leisure

- Household cleaning

- Personal care and hygiene

- Working with others

- Developing personal confidence

Year 2 Example Units:

- Using public transport

- Making a simple meal

- Drugs and alcohol awareness

- Managing Money

- Developing emotional resilience

Across both years students will also have the opportunity to access enrichment, sports, social action projects, enterprise activities, cooking, travel training, and where appropriate maths and English qualifications.

What next?
At an appropriate time depending on progress made against EHCP outcomes, students could transition on another course focused on developing employability skills or Independently Living/Life Skills or adult social care.
Entry criteria
No formal entry requirements however all students are required to have an Education Health & Care Plan that is supported by their Local Authority, and places on any course are subject to the LA agreeing to fund placement.
Fee information
As part of your course we may organise trips to assist you with your learning. Trips are optional, and you will not be penalised if you choose not to participate.

There are bursaries available to help you with other course costs. Call 01235 216 212 for more information.

The rules on fee reduction are complicated and we would encourage you to talk to our Admissions staff on 01235 555 585 to discuss your options. You can find more information on our Fees and Bursaries page - search "Fees and Bursaries" at the top of the page.

Course fees

16-18 Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

19+ Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

19+ Reduced Fee:

Tuition Fee: £0.00

Exam Fee: £0.00

Total Cost: £0.00

Qualifications received
Entry Level Certificate or Extended Certificate for Independence and Employability (Entry 1).
Learning & method assessment
Ongoing assessments through the academic year in class, using a variety of methods to build a portfolio of evidence.