Full Time Courses

Pre-Entry
Starting Out
Moving On

Entry
The Bridge Course
Foundation for Work

Days & Times

Full time courses run from 9.00am to 3.15pm Monday to Friday
Foundation for Work starts at 10.00am on a Monday

These courses are for young people with learning difficulties and/or disabilities who wish to continue their full time education after leaving school. The courses cover a wide range of activities including independence skills, social education, practical skills and preparation for work

You will take part in a range of activities tailored to suit your individual learning needs. You will work at your own pace and will have help and support from learning support staff.

As part of your tutorial programme you will be supported in finding out about what you can do when you finish on one of these courses.

Starting Out

This course helps to prepare you for adult life. You study a range of personal development skills including social and independent living skills. You will also study literacy and numeracy.

You will record your achievements by collecting a portfolio of your work which will be accredited through ASDAN’s Towards Independence

Moving On

This course helps to prepare young people for adult life. You will study a range of personal development and pre-vocational skills including

• Preparation for work
• Health and safety in the workplace
• Being responsible at work
• Working with others

You will also study Literacy & Numeracy


You will record your achievements by collecting a portfolio of your work which will be accredited through ASDAN’s Workright

Stepping Up

This course helps to prepare young people for adult life. You will study a range of personal development and pre-vocational skills. You will be assessed through ASDAN. You will also be required to take national test in literacy and numeracy at a level to suit you.

The Bridge Course

The course offers you the chance to improve your essential skills in Literacy and Numeracy. You will also work on a range of skills to help you develop your personal and independent living skills. You will study four modules taken from

• Home Management Skills
• Community Skills
• Citizenship
• Personal Care
• Preparation for Working Life
• ICT

You will be assessed through ASDAN Certificate in Life Skills at a level to suit you. You will be required to take the National Tests in Literacy and Numeracy , again at the level to suit you.

Foundation for Work

The course offers you the opportunity to improve your essential skills in Literacy, Numeracy and Information Technology. You will also study a range of skills to help you develop your personal skills, confidence and employability. You may be able to attend a work experience placement in an appropriate occupational area as part of your studies.

Students will record achievements by collecting a portfolio of their work which will be accredited through a course recognised within the foundation learning tier. You will be able to take the national tests in Functional Skills, English, Math’s and IT at the appropriate level.

Part Time Courses

Towards Independence

This course is for adults with learning disabilities and/or difficulties who would benefit from continuing their education and training.

The course covers a range of activities including independence skills, social education and practical skills.

Learners can choose from a range of activities to suit your individual learning needs. You will work at your own pace and have the assistance of learning support staff where necessary.

You will record your achievement by collecting a portfolio of your work which is accredited through ASDAN.

Days vary depending on subject area chosen but each day runs from 10.00 am to 3.15 pm

Frequently Asked Questions

What support will my son/daughter/ward get at college?

The level and type of support given depends on the individual needs of each student. It is available both in and out of class time. Support assistants are allocated to a class group and accompany them to all their classes throughout the day.

Is support available for break and lunchtimes?

Yes. Support Assistants are on duty in the Restaurant and coffee bar.

What is done to help my son/daughter/ward find their way around?

At the beginning of the year students will be met in reception in the mornings and shown to their classroom. For some courses the students are timetabled into the same room for the first lesson every morning to enable them to form a routine and help them to find their way around.

During induction week students take part in several fun activities designed to help them find their way around.

Learning support assistants accompany students around the college especially at the beginning of the year to help them establish their surroundings.

All members of staff are required to wear a name badge. Students are told to speak to someone wearing a college badge who will help them if they become lost or worried.

What about bullying?

Bullying and behaviour which is likely to disturb the life of the college will not be accepted. It is very rare but anyone suspected of bullying is subject to the disciplinary process which may result exclusion from the college.

What subjects will my son/daughter/ward study?

This depends on the course being studied. Please see individual course leaflets in this pack.

Will they go on trips out of college?

Yes. Student trips out of college form a large part of the enrichment for the course and are linked to the curriculum. These can be local walks into town or around the Moulsham area. Trips are also organised for further afield.

Trips are subject to approval from the Head of School and the Principal. A risk assessment is carried out for every trip.

Parents and guardians will be informed by letter of all trips undertaken. At times trips out incur some cost but this is kept to a minimum.

Will my son/daughter/ward be able to leave the college premises unaccompanied?

We ask your permission for students to leave the building unaccompanied and students are required to tell someone they are going out.

We are a mainstream college and we cannot lock the doors, if we know a student is likely to wander out we can take the appropriate action to prevent this happening.

It is usual for students to stay in groups at break and lunchtimes and it is unlikely that someone will leave the premises. Procedures are in place to deal with the situation if a student cannot be found.

How will my son/daughter/ward progress after their course?

Looking at progression opportunities forms part of a student’s tutorial programme. Various options are investigated and discussed. These will be discussed with parents and/or guardians at our parent’s evenings when there will be an opportunity to meet and talk to some specialist progression providers. Connexions advisors are also available to discuss progression opportunities.