Towards Independence
Courses for Learners with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities (LLDD)
The Towards Independence programme is designed to provide access to education for adults with learning difficulties.
All courses are part time and provision can be made for learners with a variety of learning needs. We offer a variety of 2, 2½, 3, 5½ and 12 hour sessions, Monday to Friday at the Broadwater site, also at a number of offsite locations.
Please note prospective learners are invited to apply for 1 of the following sessions per academic year.
All courses are accredited with ASDAN qualifications in Personal Progress and underpinned with numeracy and literacy.
Course Content
| 2 hour sessions | 3 hour sessions | 5½ hour sessions |
|---|---|---|
|
Multi-sensory Experience 2½ hour sessions
Sensory Cookery |
Cookery
4 hour sessions
|
Health & Wellbeing Personal Development Community Skills Introduction to Independent Living Independent Living Music & Dance Drama Film & Photography Gardening Creative Arts 3D Design Session times TBC Work Skills |
| Course duration (over 1 academic year) | Full Fee |
Concessionary Fee for people in receipt of specified benefits |
|---|---|---|
| 2 hrs per week | £99.00 | £37.00 |
| 2.5 hrs per week | £119.00 | £39.00 |
| 3 hrs per week | £129.00 | £42.00 |
| 4 hrs per week | £182.50 | £46.50 |
| 5.5 hrs per week | £219.00 | £56.00 |
(For details of current fee discount please phone payment liaison on 0845 155 60 60 for more information).
What past students say
"I have learnt new things and met new people."
"I really enjoy coming to college."
"I feel more confident."
Progression/Career
Adult Education, Skills for Life
Course length is 34 weeks.
For further information on any of the above courses, please contact 01903 606056 or 01903 606145.