As a fully inclusive college, we pride ourselves on offering the very best quality of education to our whole community, which includes those with learning difficulties, physical and sensory disabilities, social emotional and mental health difficulties and those with a specific learning difficulty.
Part of our offer includes Project Choice, an award-winning programme which gives young people with learning difficulties and disabilities the employment edge and the skills and experience needed to get into work or to live as independently as possible.
We focus on supporting these young people to develop the skills and confidence to become more independent and prepare for the next stages of life, whether that’s further study, work or volunteering.
We know that coming to college can be a big step particularly for those coming from a specialist provision and those who have been out of education.
That’s why we’ll design your learning around the needs of the young person and those shown in your Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) if you have one. Supported by our experienced and dedicated team. They will work towards personal goals in a safe, secure and supportive environment.
All courses are one year and progression is dependent on attendance, engagement and effort.
Our pathways are designed to provide a personalised learning programme.
Who’s it for?
This course is 4 days per week and it is focused on preparing you for adulthood offering you the opportunity to develop a range of skills that will allow you to live as independently as possible and achieve your aspirations.
You’ll be provided with a practical, engaging and enjoyable programme of learning including:
This course runs 4 days a week and is focused on preparing you for progression to mainstream provision or employment.
This course will give you the opportunity to develop a range of vocational skills, maths and English qualifications and work experience to progress to the next level of study in the vocational area of your choice or on the employability pathway.
You will be provided with a practical, engaging and enjoyable programme of learning including:
This course runs 4 days a week and is focused on preparing you for progression to employment and to help you achieve your aspirations in the workplace.
The first year of this course will prepare you for the world of work and explore employability skills. This year will also give staff the opportunity to assess your ability to progress onto the Supported Internship in year 2.
You will be provided with a practical, engaging, and an enjoyable programme of learning including:
This course is focused on work experience and becoming employment ready. As part of this you will:
This is our highest and final pathway of Project Choice. After this course you would be aiming to move into paid employment or an apprenticeship.
During the Supported Internship you will also be supported in developing skills through:
Please note: To join our Supported Internship programme, you need to be able to travel independently, be prepared for an individual work placement and demonstrate good attendance and behaviour.
“I love seeing the students thrive and change massively – going from being quiet and shy to coming out of their shell and growing their confidence during their work experience.”
Adam Teasdale, Teacher
“I like how Project Choice helps students get the same opportunities as everyone else, it brightens your day seeing the students develop, grow in confidence and go out on work placement to gain real world skills.”
Ashley McVay, Teacher
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We promise you a top quality education with real world skills that will help you in life as well as in work. We call this education with employment edge.
View or download our course guide for 16-18 year olds.