Learning for Living

This course is for learners who have severe or complex learning difficulties and/or disabilities and require a high level of additional support. It is designed to enable learners to make independent choices, develop their personal and social skills and to communicate effectively.

Delivery is through a learner centred approach involving a wide range of activities. This includes a high volume of practical based sessions, learning in the community and small group work.

Course Objectives
Learning for Living course aims are achieved by:

• Developing skills in a wide range of familiar and unfamiliar contexts


• Empowering learners to make choices and communicate these to other people


• Supporting learners to achieve increased levels of social and academic confidence


• Encouraging learners to engage in activities by providing a diverse curriculum


• Developing learners’ awareness of the world around them

Course Content

Access to a wide range of specialist resources and facilities provides exciting opportunities for learners to develop their skills in an active environment. Resources include cafe and training kitchens, sensory equipment, independent living bungalow, specialist workshops and facilities to support the development of horticultural skills*.

Learners will have the opportunity to follow a personalised learning programme within Foundation Learning. Key components include the development of the following:

• Communication


• Cognitive and IT Skills


• Independent Living Skills


• Shopping and Cooking


• Using the Local Community


• Art and Craft


• Enterprise


• Sports and Leisure


• Drama/Music


• Horticulture

*Please note: Resources/facilities may vary between campuses.

Entry Requirements

Course offer is subject to a successful interview and initial assessment. In addition, learners need to show a commitment and willingness to work towards agreed goals, and participate in all of the course activities.

Career Opportunities

Part- time supported or sheltered employment.

Course Progression

Following completion of the Learning for Living course it may be possible for learners to progress on to another adult Foundation Learning programme.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time course

Our term starts the week commencing 5th September 2016,
however you may have different start dates depending on the course.
You will receive the details of your first day over the summer period,
but if you are unsure please call our Course Enquiries line on (01206) 712777.

You will need to complete an application form for our full-time courses,
our full-time application form can be downloaded here:

Download Application Form - Full-Time Courses, Apprenticeships & Access Courses (PDF)

Applicants will receive an acknowledgement email or card within one week of the application being received by our Admissions team,
if you do not receive this you should contact the team on (01206) 712777 to check that your application has been received.