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Personal Development

This enrichment programme supports the development of Independence, Communication and Community participation for all learners.

Learners undertake a wide range of activities that enable them to develop skills in real and relevant situations, particularly in the local community.

The curriculum enables learners to experience a wide range of enrichment activities including the following:

    Social and leisure
    Work placements in the local community
    Day and residential outdoor educational activities
    External college courses
    Beauty Therapy/Personal Presentation
    Horse riding
    Trampolining
    Cooking
    Yoga
    Stretch and chill
    Swimming
    Health and Fitness clubs
    Shopping and money management
    Practical living skills
    Independent travel
    Exploring the local community
    Health and wellbeing
    Student Union meetings
    Mobility plans

Personal Development targets enable learners to practice and develop the skills required for independence and taking increased control of their own lives.

Designated Personal Development tutors and Key workers collaborate to set appropriate targets that enable learners to make progress and achieve success within their Personal Development plans.

It also includes the delivery of the following taught curriculum activities for identified learners:

    Relationships and Sexual Health programme
    Self-advocacy and Relationships programme
    Citizenship programme

Personal and Social Development Accreditation (ASDAN) units can be achieved through individual portfolio building. City and Guilds Certificate in Effective AAC can also be achieved where appropriate.

Learner voice is a central philosophy of the college – empowering individuals to make informed choices and decisions through the Student Union, the tutorial system and learner representation across various working groups.