Learning for Living and Work

Learning For Living And Work: Independent Living Full-Time

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In Brief

Start Date / Duration

This course commences in September.

Entry requirements

  • You will need to have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)  
  • ‘High Needs’ funding for your support agreed by your local authority
  • Attend an ‘interview’ with a staff member  
  • Attend taster/transition sessions in the department to help you settle in before you start 
  • You must be aged between 16-24 years old 

You will achieve

  • An accredited qualification, depending on your aims and aspirations 
  • Additional qualifications in Maths and/or English – where appropriate  
  • Your personal targets 
  • Increased confidence, independence and social skills and of course, make new friends! 

Course Code

FLLW

Course overview

You will learn independent living skills such as cooking, travel, and community participation. You will set and achieve personal targets, develop Maths and English skills at your level, and enhance enterprise skills in workshops. Enjoy enrichment activities, participate in volunteering, and use technology for learning. Engage in music, art, drama, and tutorial sessions on healthy living, relationships, online safety, and more. Experience motivational talks from guest speakers.

Course content

These programmes are designed to support students looking to develop their independent living skills.

Curriculum areas include:

  • Domestic skills and money management
  • Looking after yourself and wellbeing
  • Community and travel
  • Creative
  • Using technology
  • Volunteering
  • Work experience
  • Embedded Maths, English and Functional Skills
  • Enterprise
  • Progression planning
  • Enrichment
  • Independence skills

Progression possibilities:

  • Further study
  • Vocational programmes
  • Supported living/independent living
  • Community participation
  • Day activities
  • Volunteering
  • Personal budget

You will : 

  • Develop your independent living skills such as, cooking, travel and community 
  • Agree, set and achieve personal targets that prepare you for your future goals  
  • Develop your Maths and English skills at a level that is right for you 
  • Develop your enterprise skills in workshop sessions 
  • Enjoy fun activities during ‘enrichment’ sessions 
  • Take part in volunteering activities 
  • Use technology to learn 
  • Take part in music, art and drama activities  
  • Participate in Tutorial sessions such as; healthy living, friendships/relationships, online safety and many more! 
  • Experience engaging talks from guest speakers to motivate and inspire you on your learning journey 

Assessment will be throughout the year 

We will discuss this with you, but in most cases we will provide everything you need 

Progression possibilities are;
• Further study
• Vocational programmes
• Supported living/independent living
• Community participation
• Day activities
• Volunteering
• Personal budget
• Supported employment/paid work

How much does the course cost?

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact the Student Services Team on 01226 216 267.

Extra information

For further information please contact our friendly Information Team on +44 (0)1226 216 123 or email info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

Learning For Living And Work: Independent Living Full-Time

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