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Preparing for Adulthood

Vocational and Foundation Learning

Preparing for Adulthood

Vocational and Foundation Learning

Availability & Details

Preparing for Adulthood SFY-VOSPFA/C01

Venue
South Downs Campus

Type of study
Vocational

Dates
Academic Year 2025-26 (1 year)

Examination board
Laser Learning Awards

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Overview

This course is for young people aged 19 – 25 years old who have a current Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). It is designed to help prepare them for independence to develop skills and and give you the opportunity to learn at your own pace. This course will have slightly smaller class/group sizes than the other Entry courses and will also include learning support in classes and support at break and lunchtimes.

There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

This course will give you the opportunity to study a variety of courses designed around the preparing for adulthood agenda: Customer Service Skills Friendships and Relationships Healthy Lifestyles Independent Living skills Social Inclusion

You will be taught by experienced SEN teachers with support from learning support assistants. Tasks will be broken down into simple steps with the aim of you being able to move from being supported to complete tasks, to doing them yourself after a period of time using the RARPA principles.Personalised support can be provided if needed, including 1:1 support in and out of class, group academic support, personal care, special tuition in the Study Centre and social communication (speech and language) groups.

You will be assessed through set tasks, set for you by each teacher including observations by them. Your written work and photographic evidence will be collated in a portfolio for assessment.

I’m really happy and pleased with my grades. I really loved my time at the college, I have also made lots of friends, it’s a really nice place to be, I don’t want to leave.

Lauren Piper, A Level student

My time at the college was definitely life changing, I have learnt a lot of new skills, and obviously it’s a completely new experience. The support was great, there was always people there to help and try make it as easy as they can for you. The college is really fantastic, it has helped me on the way to get to what I want to achieve within my career goals.

Erin Morgan, BTEC student

College is definitely worth all the effort you put in, you get to meet lots of different people and it’s amazing.

Ebony Puttock, A Level student