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Skills for Life and Employment (SEND) Courses for School Leavers

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How Our SEND Courses Work & What They Offer

Sensory Learning

This course supports students with complex needs to further develop their communication and life skills and to make choices as they prepare for adulthood.

Progression Into Independence

This is an inclusive course for students wishing to work on their independent living skills and to prepare them for future college courses.

Bridge to Vocationals

This is an inclusive course for students who want to learn skills in vocational-related subjects alongside their Maths, English and Independent skills.

Pathways to Vocation

This course is for students who are working at Foundation Level and who will progress to higher-level qualifications, internships, or employment.

Entry Level 3 Gateway to Vocational Studies

This course is your launchpad to a brighter future – designed to help you grow, achieve and take your first steps into vocational learning.

Supported Internship

Supported internships are year-long study programmes for young people aged 18-24 with learning difficulties or autism.

SEND Progression

Our expansive SEND courses are each unique and will provide students with varying levels of progression depending on their selected course.

Across the board, our SEND provision develops:

  • Enhanced communication and life skills
  • Refined independent living skills
  • Introduction to vocational-related skills
  • Supported internships

SEND Courses for School Leavers

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