Entry Requirements
What You'll Need
- There are no formal entry requirements
- We check that you are working at Entry Level 3 or above in English and Maths, so you can take full part in the course
- A friendly interview, so we can get to know you
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Build Your Skills. Find Your Next Step.
This course helps you build the skills you need to move forward. You will work on things like independent travel, personal safety, speaking up for yourself, building relationships, and employability skills, along with your literacy, numeracy and computer skills.
The course is flexible and built around you, so you can follow your own interests, including tasters in areas like health and social care, construction, computing and the creative industries. There are no exams. You gather your work as you go. Many students move on to a next course, an apprenticeship, a supported internship, or a job.
What You Will Do
- Independent travel and personal safety
- Speaking up for yourself (self-advocacy)
- Developing relationships
- Employability skills
- Literacy, numeracy and computer skills
- Tasters in areas like health and social care, construction and computing
Assessment Methods
Practical Assessment
Hands-on tasks and practical demonstrations in realistic working environments.
Portfolio
Build a portfolio of evidence showcasing your skills and achievements throughout the course.
Where This Course Takes You
Your progression pathway
A Safe, Supportive Place
You will learn in specialist spaces built around your needs, with kind, experienced staff, and take part in full college life.
Grow Your Confidence
Independence, personal skills and speaking up for yourself.
Try Different Areas
Tasters in health and social care, construction, computing and more, to find what you enjoy.
Your Next Step
Move on to a Level 1 or 2 course, an apprenticeship, a supported internship, a job, or volunteering.
Student Voice
I’ve learnt to cook, go shopping, cross roads safely, and feel more confident in the community. I’ve improved my maths and English. I love coming to college, seeing friends, doing lessons, and using the library. I also enjoy doing conservation work and work experience.
Supporting Your Child's Journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportSafeguarding & Welfare
Your child's safety is our priority. All staff are DBS-checked, our safeguarding team is available every day, and students always know who to go to if something isn't right.
Our safeguarding commitmentQuick Reference Guide
Level
Level 1
Duration
1 Year
Study Mode
Full-Time
Awarding Body
Gateway Qualifications
Entry
No formal requirements. We check you are working at Entry Level 3 or above.
Assessment
Practical Assessment + Portfolio
Come and Visit Us
Applications for September 2026 are open. Apply online in 10 minutes.
Questions? Call 0800 358 7575