Engagement and Progression - Level 1

This course is designed for young people like you who might find a mainstream environment challenging but are keen to advance in education. It is a specialised provision tailored for young people with emotional, behavioural, and social difficulties. You will be in the right environment to further develop your independence, personal and social skills.

You'll explore a range of subjects, from digital photography, drawing, and painting to art and design, food service and preparation, and even employability skills.

Class sizes are small and support is available both in and outside of sessions, as appropriate. The programme also offers the opportunity to work towards independent/semi-independent travel. You are also given the opportunity to participate in an enterprise initiative.

Assessment is ongoing and consistent throughout the year, this is evident via an initial screening process and then regularly via Learn. Learners are assessed on an individual basis by the tutor and through the verification of completed portfolio units. Learn allows for the learner to log in and view their process and targets so they are always aware of their individual achievement to date. Three progress reviews and regular staff meetings ensure that the assessment and review process continues to map individual progression.

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements, you are required to show willingness to learn, participate in and develop skills in a college environment. Following an interview it is expected that you will attend a taster session to determine suitability for the course and to ensure that your needs are met.