Course code
Attendance
Full time
Duration
1 year
Intake
September only

New Horizons is a specialist provision for students with complex needs. It is designed to help every student achieve their full potential and prepare for adulthood; this is done through a personalised, holistic and learner-centred curriculum. Teaching and learning are tailored to each student's individual strengths, needs and aspirations, using a wide range of teaching and support strategies. These include intensive interaction, total communication and multisensory learning experiences.

Students learn through a range of multi-sensory, practical and classroom based activities to build  communication, social, emotional, independence and physical skills. These include sessions such as; Cooking, ICT, Life Skills, Music and Movement, Choices, Sport and Sensory Stories.

You are assessed using an individual assessment framework through Evidence for Learning.

Students will usually progress into adult social care services or, where appropriate onto Entry 1 provision.

Students applying for this course will take part in an extended assessment/transition process including; school visits, EHCP meetings and taster sessions before being offered a place.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students: 

  • Commitment
  • Collaboration
  • Confidence
  • Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For New Horizons: Entry is subject to assessment needs, EHCP outcomes and successful transition.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies. 

These may include:

  • Quiet room
  • Specialist sensory provision
  • Small class sizes
  • Flat for independent living classes
  • Work experience opportunities
  • Smart Shop and Café
  • Education Healthcare Plan Coordinator
  • Specialist trained staff
  • Lunch time activities and support staff
  • Good links with external agencies
  • BFEST (Annual fundraising festival)
  • Opportunity to take part in a residential
  • Sports facilities and gym
  • Accessible mini bus
  • Youth and Drama Club
  • Foundation Studies football team
  • Hydro / Splash opportunities
  • Residentials
  • Attendance at job fairs
  • Annual Prom

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.

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