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Independent Living Skills

Course code: YFWQ100P

Subject area: Pathways

Study level: School Leaver

Course level: E

Course details

Course time:

09:00 - 15:30

Days of week:

Various

Course date:

9th Sept 2024 - 4th Jul 2025

Course location:

Witney Campus

Contact details

Email:

enquiries@abingdon-witney.ac.uk

Phone:

01993 703 464

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A programme designed for learners with an EHCP who are consolidating their independent living skills as part of a transition out of education and into adulthood. The programme is part time to enable students to engage with other support services who will guide them through adult life.
The course builds on student’s prior knowledge and skills and gives them opportunities to work more independently and prepare for adulthood.

The course will cover:

- Cooking and cleaning skills

- Communication and interacting with others

- Work experience opportunities

- Using public transport

- Handling money

- Personal skills

- Keeping safe

- Health and wellbeing

- Citizenship

- Planning for adult life

Course units
Personalised according to students needs but will cover topics such as using public transport, handling money, cooking skills, personal health, and hygiene, keeping safe and communication skills.
What next?
At an appropriate time depending on progress made against EHCP outcomes students could transition into Supported Living, Adult Social Care or Adult Learning.
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

Learning & method assessment
Students are assessed using RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement).

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