Foundation Provision
Life Skills and Independence Pathway
The Life Skills pathway is designed specifically for students with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND) working at pre-entry to entry level 2. Its purpose is to help them develop their life skills and independence, so they can successfully transition into adulthood. This comprehensive course content explores various aspects that are essential for advancing yourself both personally and professionally, such as social skills, communication techniques, and practical abilities for daily living and employment readiness.
Qualification
RARPA
Study overview
The Life Skills and Independence pathway course is divided into 4 main areas:
- Life skills and cooking: Learners will develop their cooking skills and other skills needed to live as independently as possible.
- Social and community skills: Learners will discover how to access different facilities in the community and how to be safe when out in the community.
- Healthy living: This unit focuses on staying healthy physically and mentally and gives learners the opportunity to try out a range of sports.
- Employability skills: In this unit, learners will develop soft skills, such as teamwork and communication skills. They will also have the opportunity to participate in enterprise projects.
English and maths skills are also an integral element of the course.
Eligibility
An ability to work in a small group setting.
Assessment
RARPA based course (Recognising and Rewarding Progress and Achievement).
Progress against personal targets is tracked over the year.
Employability
Upon successful completion, with this Life Skills qualification and the significant enhancement of both life and independence skills, you could potentially progress onto the Employment and Vocational Pathway. Overall, this course is a great start to broaden your opportunities for personal and professional growth.
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