Basic Skills for Life

Basic Skills for Life
Study Level
Entry level

Course Content
This course is designed with flexibility to meet the various needs and abilities of school leavers with severe learning difficulties and/or disabilities who wish to continue their education in a college of Further Education. Individual additional support is available wherever there is an identified need.
A range of topics are covered including:
Working Together, Making Progress, Solving Problems, Using I.C.T., Communication and Using Numbers. These skills and experiences are embedded throughout the course via community access, leisure activities, preparing simple snack meals, communication, numeracy and ICT workshops. In addition learners will experience further enrichment activities including a programme of art, music and drama.
Why Tynemet
At our most recent Ofsted inspection we were awarded Grade 1 for Outstanding provision with key strengths in teaching, facilities, range of provision and additional support.
Interesting Facts
We have excellent links with other agencies including Local Education Authorities, Connexions and Social Services.
Further Information
Course Leaders are Judith Evans and Barbara Moffat
Assessment
Students†progress is assessed during classroom activities throughout the programme. They can achieve accreditation from the Northern Council of Further Education.
Progression To
Students may progress to other courses within the department or to external services within the local community.
Course Code
1L2211