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Choices for Independence

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In Bridgwater ()

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    Course

Choices for Independence is a programme for young people leaving a Specialist Residential or Special School Environment. It is aimed at meeting the needs of individuals with profound and/or complex needs. What are the aims of the programme? The main aim of the programme is to support the transition from school, through college, to future life. This is achieved by offering the opportunity to make choices in both class-based and realistic settings such as; College Restaurant, Learning Resource Centre and out in the Community. We focus on building effective Communication skills and use a range of technologies to ensure that our students are able to communicate as effectively as possible.

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  • IT

Course programme

You will partake in a wide range of learning experiences throughout the curriculum. You will work with your tutor and support team to create an individualised programme to help you acquire transferable skills that will benefit all aspects of your life. You will have the opportunity to take part in many different learning opportunities as well as Intensive Interaction sessions, Physiotherapy sessions and Hydrotherapy. We use Somerset Total Communication and this is embedded in all of our work. Tutorial curriculum: You will have a personal tutor and key worker with you every day to support your learning. The personal tutors will have regular contact with parents and carers and will advocate on your behalf, both within the classroom and while using cross-College facilities. A multi-sensory approach is used in learning situations which can include: Skills for life: literacy/numeracy IT Cause and effect programmes Self-awareness Music Intensive interaction Tactile art Use of sensory room Physical therapies Additional opportunities for infill to other programmes, for example: Horticulture Exercise to music Life Skills

Choices for Independence

Price on request