Designed for those who have an identified learning or social difficulty (in receipt of an EHCP).
These learners find mainstream education particularly challenging and as a result have been home schooled or may have accessed an alternative provision in the past. Learners in this situation often require and benefit from a smaller, quieter and altogether more calming environment in order to achieve their full potential.
Age group: 16-24
Course Description:
Include aims to develop confidence and foster a positive attitude towards learning in order to enable the learner to progress to Further Education, Apprenticeship or Employment. A core objective is building the learner’s confidence in social environments. This is key to enabling them to participate, contribute and benefit from the full range of social interactions. As with all our activities, Include targets the development of a learner’s emotional intelligence, thereby enabling them to effectively communicate their feelings and to be responsive and understanding of others. As part of the confidence building we help learners develop effective coping strategies for situations that not only cause them anxiety but have been instrumental in causing them to withdraw from social interactions in the past.
The course modules include:
- Maths and English (embedded into all subjects as well as standalone qualifications)
- Tutorial time
- Skills for independent life
- Skills for gaining employment
- Health and safety at work
- Working in a team
- Managing peronsal budget
- Study skills
- Mental health and well-being
- Problem solving
- Diversity and equality in society
- Becoming a positive member of the community
All learners on the Include course will also have the opportunity to gain real life experience working in specialist areas such as retail, building maintenance, travel and tourism through work experience and Horizon community projects. Horizon Community Training has numerous contacts with local community groups and businesses, providing opportunities in many areas of activity.
Qualification
Include is a modular course leading to NCFE qualification Skills Towards Enabling Progression Entry 3. This qualification can be achieved as an Award, a Certificate or a Diploma depending on the number of credits gained.
Award (16 credits)
Certificate (24 credits)
Diploma (36 credits)
Alongside the NCFE qualification a learner can also achieve City and Guilds Entry Level Functional Skills in both Maths and English.
Duration
Include runs for the full academic year of 36 weeks. Learners attend 18 hours a week over three days.
