Supported Studies at NHC

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SUPPOrTEDSTUDIES

www.nhc.ac.uk



SUPPOrTED STUDIES

Supported Studiesoffers a wide range ofcourses to students with

learning difculties anddisabilities. We are anoutstanding and specialistdepartment run by a teamof highly experiencedand dedicated staff. Ouraim is to prepare ourstudents for adulthood

by developing a range ofindependent living skills inorder to access supportedand paid employment.

· Extensive curriculum

offer including supportedhousing

· Specialist courses whichmeet individual learnerneeds

· Proven success inachievement andprogression

· Individually tailoredprogrammes

· Participation in

departmental enterprisebusinesses

· Work experience andopportunities for paid workthrough Student Crew

· Travel Training Scheme andtransition support in place

· High levels of specialist

teaching and learningsupport staff

· Wide range of enrichmentactivities

The department has long established connections with

schools, employers and the local community.

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A brief overview of our provision:



EnterpriseThe vision of NorthHertfordshire College

is to become nationallyrecognised as theforemost entrepreneurialcollege in the UK.Every course withinthe Supported Studiesdepartment will set up

or run an establishedbusiness enterprise.These enrich thecurriculum experienceand embed thedevelopment of a crosssection of employabilityskills including English,

Maths and ICT. Thisenables students toreach their potential bothacademically and sociallyin addition to equippingthem for employmentto ensure they aretruly working towardsbecoming as independentas possible.


Work ExperienceWe have a highly motivated and

dedicated team to ensure the bestoutcomes for our students. Ourpriority is to place students in avariety of different employmentsettings during their time with us.Each student will be accompanied

to interviews and receive jobcoaching and travel training ifneeded.

Student SupportEvery student will have an experienced personal tutor whowill:

· Manage attendance

· Set targets and goals

· Help with study skills

· Offer pastoral care

· Liaise with the delivery and support team to ensure

consistency in approach for all aspects of the collegeexperience

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COURSES



Learn 4 Life COURSE CODE (FS102)

Learn 4 Life is designedfor young people, aged 16-

24, with severe learningdifculties who want todevelop independentliving skills. This courseaims to improvecondence, social skills,and self-esteem towork towards being asindependent as possible.Students will be taught insmall groups of 8-10 andmay follow an individuallearning programme.Our highly competentand experienced support

staff will meet and greetthe students on arrivaland stay with themthroughout the dayincluding breaks andlunch.

Learn 4 Life meets the needs

of individuals through

project based learningwhich facilitates the

development of:

· Communication skills · English, Maths and ICT · Personal and social

development · Independent living skills

· Home skills · Practical skills · Enterprise skills · Independent travel skills (if

appropriate)

There are also opportunities

for participation in:

· Enrichment activitiesincluding sport, socialevents, residential tripsand external visits

· Work placements (ifappropriate)

Course duration

1 year (Full Time over 4 days)

QualificationCity and Guilds Certificate in Personal Progress (Entry Level 1)

Course location and contact details

Stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1

1LA. Tel: 01462 424242

Entry requirements

Referrals are made via Youth connexions. No formal qualifications

are necessary.

Progression opportunities

You can progress onto other Supported Studies courses, supportedemployment or community learning courses.




Pathways Course Code (FS030)

Pathways is designed foryoung people, aged 16-

24, with severe learningdifculties who want toextend their independentliving skills at college.This course aims toimprove condence,social skills and self-esteem in preparationfor the responsibilitiesof adult life. Studentswill be taught in smallgroups of 8-10. Ourhighly competent andexperienced supportstaff will meet and greet

the students on arrivaland stay with themthroughout the dayincluding breaks andlunch.



· Enrichment activitiesincluding sport, socialevents, residential trips

and external visits · Work placements (ifappropriate)

Course duration


Qualification

ASCENTIS Certificate in Lifeskills (Entry Level 1/2)

Course location

Stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1

1LA. Tel: 01462 424242

Entry requirements

Referrals are made via Youth connexions. No formal qualifications

are necessary.


You can progress onto other Supported Studies courses, supportedemployment or community learning.

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Pathways meets the needs of

individuals through project

based learning which

facilitates the development

of:

· Communication skills · English Maths and ICT · Personal and social

development · Independent living skills · Home skills · Practical skills · Employability and

enterprise skills

· Independent travel skills (ifappropriate)



NET is designed foryoung people, aged 16-19,with moderate learningdifculties who requiresupported transitionfrom school to college.Students will be taught insmall groups of 10-12.

This course meets the needs


project based learningwhich facilitates the

development of:

· English, Maths and ICTskills (Functional Skills)

· Communication skills · Personal and social

development

· Practical skills including artand ceramics

· Employability andenterprise skills





· Work placements (ifappropriate)

Course duration

1 or 2 years (Full Time over 5days)

Qualification

OCN Eastern Region Certificate

in Independent Living (Entry

Level 1/2)

Course location

Based at a self-contained

unit at the Valley School

in Stevenage - Valley Way,

Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2

9AB

The group also access

Stevenage Centre - Monkswood

Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire

SG1 1LA and

The Centre for the Arts

- Willian Road, Hitchin,

Hertfordshire SG4 0LS once a

week


Entry requirements

Referrals are made via Youth connexions. No formalqualifications are necessary.


You can progress onto other entry level 2/3 courses within

Supported Studies.

COURSE CODE (Fo018)



LifeskillsCOURSE CODE (FS106)

Lifeskills is designedfor young people, aged

16-24, with moderatelearning difcultieswho require support todevelop independenceand awarenessof employmentopportunities. Studentswill be taught in smallgroups of 8-10.



· Enrichment activitiesincluding sport, socialevents, residential trips

and external visits · Work placements (ifappropriate)

Course duration


Qualification

ASCENTIS Certificate in Lifeskills (Entry Level 2)

Course locationstevenage cenrte - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1

1LA. The group also access the Centre for the Arts once a week -

Willian Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 0LS

Entry requirements

entry level 1 with independent travel skills or working towards.

Referrals are made via Youth connexions.


You can progress onto supported employment or entry level 3

courses within Supported Studies.




project based learning

which facilitates the

development of:

· English, Maths and ICTskills

· Personal and socialdevelopment

· Communication skills · Practical craft skills · Employability and

enterprise skills · Work experience




WorkskillsCOURSE CODE (FS105)

Workskills is designed for

young people, aged 16-24,with moderate learningdifculties to helpprepare for supportedemployment and todevelop independentliving skills. Students willbe taught in small groups

of 10-12.


of individuals throughproject based learning


development of:

· English, Maths and ICTfunctional skills


· Communication skills · Practical skills · Employability and

enterprise skills · Independent travel skills (if

appropriate)




· A choice of vocationaltasters to include:Horticulture, Retail,

Childcare, Beauty, Catering,Electrical/Construction· Work Placement

Course duration

1 year (Full Time over 3 days)Qualification(s)

City and Guilds (NPTC) Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry Level 2/3)

Edexcel Maths/English/ICT Functional skills (when appropriate)

Course location

stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1LA

The group also access Hitchin College weekly - Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JD

Entry requirements

Achieved entry level 1 with independent travel skills or working towards. Referrals are made via

Youth connexions.Progression opportunities

You can progress onto supported employment or entry level 3 courses within Supported Studies.




Work ProgressionsCOURSE CODE (FS106)

Work Progressions is

designed for youngpeople, aged 16-24, withmoderate learningdifculties to prepare forsupported employment.Students will be taught insmall groups of 12-14.



· Enrichment activitiesincluding sport, social

events, residential tripsand external visits

· A choice of vocationaltasters to include:Horticulture, Retail,Childcare, Beauty, Catering,Electrical/Construction

· Work placements

Course duration

1 year

Qualification(s)

OCN Eastern Region Certificate in Progression (Entry Level 3)

Edexcel Maths/English/ICT Functional skills (when appropriate)Course location

stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire

SG1 1LA. The group also access the Hitchin centre every week -

Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JD.

Entry requirements

entry level 2 with independent travel skills or working towards.

Referrals are made via Youth Connexions.


You can progress onto supported employment, entry level 3vocational courses within Supported Studies or courses in other

college departments.






development of:





appropriate)



Animal CareCOURSE CODE (FS032)

Animal Care is designed

for young people, aged16-24, with moderatelearning difcultiesto help prepare foremployment. Studentswill be taught in smallgroups of 12-14. The groupaccess a local farm and

stables for one and a halfdays per week.


of individuals throughproject based learning


development of:

· Animal care skills (onsite atstables and Church Farm)





needed)


for PARTICIPATION IN:

· Work placements · Enrichment activities

including sport, socialevents, residential tripsand external visits

Course duration

1 yearQualification(s)

City and Guild (NPTC) Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry Level 2) Land-based Animals

Maths/English/ICT Functional skills (when appropriate)

Course location

stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1LA

The group access a stables and a local farm on a weekly basis.

Entry requirements

Achieved at entry level 1 and an interest in working with animals. Referrals are made via Youth

Connexions.Progression opportunities

You can progress onto other Supported Studies courses or supported employment.




HorticultureCOURSE CODE (FS031)

Horticulture is designed

for young people, aged16-24, with moderatelearning difcultiesto help prepare foremployment. Studentswill be taught in smallgroups of 12-14. Thegroup have access to a

poly-tunnel to embed thepractical experience


for PARTICIPATION IN:

· Work placements · Enrichment activities

including sport, socialevents, residential trips

and external visits

Course duration

1 year

Qualification(s)

City and Guilds (NPTC) Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry

Level 3) Land-based and PlantsMaths/English/ICT Functional skills (when appropriate)

Course location

hitchin centre- Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JD

Entry requirements

entry level 2 and to have an interest in horticulture. Referrals are

made via Youth Connexions.


You can progress onto other Supported Studies courses or

supported employmenT.






development of:

· Horticulture theory

· Practical gardening · English, Maths and ICT

functional skills · Personal and social

development · Communication skills · Practical skills · Employability and


appropriate)



Retail is designed to

meet the needs of youngpeople, aged 16-24,with moderate learningdifculties to help preparefor employment. Studentswill be taught in smallgroups of 12-14. The groupis responsible for running

the ‘All Sorts’ College shopfor two days a week.




which facilitates thedevelopment of:

· Retail theory and practicein the ‘All Sorts’ Collegeshop (Stevenage)





needed)


for PARticipation in:

· Work placements


Course duration

1 year

Qualification(s)

OCN Eastern Region Certificate in skills for Retail (Entry Level 3)

(QCF). Maths/English/ICT Functional skills (when appropriate)

Course location

stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1

1LA

Entry requirements

Achieved entry level 2 and to have an interest in retail. Referrals

are made via Youth Connexions.

Progression opportunitiesYou can progress onto supported employment or community

learning.


RetailCOURSE CODE (FS080)


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Briar Patch is a 24 hour supported housing environment for young adults aged18+ with learning difculties. Independent living skills are delivered through anon-site college Stepping Out course, which enables real life experiences to be

the key to learning. This life skills course runs in conjunction with a SupportedStudies course at a College main site. The length of placement is between 2 and4 years, dependent on individual ability. The provision is run in partnership withGenesis Housing Association and students have a tenancy agreement with them.An extensive assessment takes place to ensure that young people are able andwilling to fully engage with learning in this supported housing environment.

LIVING at Briar patch



By Post

Pick up an application form from reception at any of our centres and return it via our FREEPOSTaddress shown on the application form.

Online

Visit us at www.nhc.ac.uk, browse our courses and make an online application.

By Phone

Call our Central Enquiries team on 01462 424242. The team can help you complete an applicationas well as answering any questions you might have.

Our lines are open:

Monday to Thursday from 8.30am-5pm

Friday from 8.30am-4.30pm

In Person

Come along to our reception desk at any of our college centres at the following times:

Monday to Thursday from 8am-8pm

Friday from 8.30am-4.30pm

Saturday from 9.30am-1pm (Hitchin and Stevenage Centres only)

On receipt, your application will be acknowledged. If you do not receive an acknowledgementand would like to check if your application has been received, please contact central enquirieson 01462 424242.

How to apply

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Supported Studies at NHC