Life Wise

Course code

V224

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

1 year

Intake

September only

This is a course for those who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. It will help those who wish to start developing skills for independent living at home and in the community.

The curriculum is tailored around the student group and individual outcomes, with the focus on improving and promoting independence and building self-confidence. Students will have the opportunity to gain an AIM Entry Level Certificate in Looking after Yourself and Your Home. Students will also study English and maths and dependent on individual assessment results could gain a Functional Skills or Stepping Skills Qualification at an appropriate level.

Possible units of study include: Looking after yourself and your home, Everyday drink and food preparation, Household shopping, Personal care and hygiene, Household cleaning, Exploring art, Eating out, Sport and leisure activities.

Assessment in a variety of ways including:

Photographic evidence, observation/witness statements, some written work, tutor statements.

We will support you to find paid and voluntary work and to live independently in the future.

There will be trips and visits to develop you socially and academically. There will be additional costs for these.

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 Life Wise: Entry is subject to Interview, School/College Reference, EHCP (if applicable), Initial Assessments and students must be working at Entry Level. Students should be interested in gaining independence skills.

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.