SUPPOrTED STUDIES

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SUPPOrTED STUDIES
Supported Studies offers a wide range of courses to students with learning difficulties and disabilities. We are an outstanding and specialist department run by a team of highly experienced and dedicated staff. Our aim is to prepare our students for adulthood by developing a range of independent living skills in order to access supported and paid employment.

A brief overview of our provision:

Extensive curriculum offer including supported housing Specialist courses which meet individual learner needs Proven success in achievement and progression Individually tailored programmes Participation in departmental enterprise businesses Work experience and opportunities for paid work through Student Crew Travel Training Scheme and transition support in place High levels of specialist teaching and learning support staff Wide range of enrichment activities

The department has long established connections with schools, employers and the local community.

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Enterprise

The vision of North Hertfordshire College is to become nationally recognised as the foremost entrepreneurial college in the UK. Every course within the Supported Studies department will set up or run an established business enterprise. These enrich the curriculum experience and embed the development of a cross section of employability skills including English, Maths and ICT. This enables students to reach their potential both academically and socially in addition to equipping them for employment to ensure they are truly working towards becoming as independent as possible.
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Work Experience We have a highly motivated and dedicated team to ensure the best outcomes for our students. Our priority is to place students in a variety of different employment settings during their time with us. Each student will be accompanied to interviews and receive job coaching and travel training if needed. Student Support
Every student will have an experienced personal tutor who will: 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 college experience

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COURSES

Learn 4 Life
COURSE CODE (FS102)
Learn 4 Life is designed for young people, aged 1624, with severe learning difficulties who want to develop independent living skills. This course aims to improve confidence, social skills, and self-esteem to work towards being as independent as possible. Students will be taught in small groups of 8-10 and may follow an individual learning programme. Our highly competent and experienced support staff will meet and greet the students on arrival and stay with them throughout the day including breaks and lunch.

Learn 4 Life 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 Enterprise skills Independent travel skills (if appropriate)

There are also opportunities for participation in:

Enrichment activities including sport, social events, residential trips and external visits Work placements (if appropriate)

Course duration 1 year (Full Time over 4 days) Qualification City 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, supported employment or community learning courses.

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Pathways
Course Code (FS030)
Pathways is designed for young people, aged 1624, with severe learning difficulties who want to extend their independent living skills at college. This course aims to improve confidence, social skills and selfesteem in preparation for the responsibilities of adult life. Students will be taught in small groups of 8-10. Our highly competent and experienced support staff will meet and greet the students on arrival and stay with them throughout the day including breaks and lunch.
Course duration 1 year (Full Time over 4 days) 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. Progression opportunities You can progress onto other Supported Studies courses, supported employment or community learning.

and external visits Communication skills Work placements (if English Maths and ICT appropriate) Personal and social development Independent living skills Home skills Practical skills Employability and enterprise skills Independent travel skills (if appropriate)

Pathways meets the needs of There are also opportunities individuals through project for participation in: based learning which Enrichment activities facilitates the development including sport, social of: events, residential trips

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COURSE CODE (Fo018)

NET is designed for young people, aged 16-19, with moderate learning difficulties who require supported transition from school to college. Students will be taught in small groups of 10-12.
Course duration 1 or 2 years (Full Time over 5 days) 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

This course meets the needs of individuals through project based learning which facilitates the development of:
English, Maths and ICT skills (Functional Skills) Communication skills Personal and social development Practical skills including art and ceramics Employability and enterprise skills Independent travel skills (if appropriate)

There are also opportunities for participation in:

Enrichment activities including sport, social events, residential trips and external visits Work placements (if appropriate)

Entry requirements Referrals are made via Youth connexions. No formal qualifications are necessary. Progression opportunities You can progress onto other entry level 2/3 courses within Supported Studies.

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Lifeskills
COURSE CODE (FS106)
Lifeskills is designed for young people, aged 16-24, with moderate learning difficulties who require support to develop independence and awareness of employment opportunities. Students will be taught in small groups of 8-10.
Course duration 1 year (Full Time over 3 days) Qualification ASCENTIS Certificate in Lifeskills (Entry Level 2) Course location stevenage 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. Progression opportunities You can progress onto supported employment or entry level 3 courses within Supported Studies.

and external visits English, Maths and ICT Work placements (if skills appropriate) Personal and social development Communication skills Practical craft skills Employability and enterprise skills Work experience Independent travel skills (if appropriate)

This course meets the needs There are also opportunities of individuals through for participation in: project based learning Enrichment activities which facilitates the including sport, social development of: events, residential trips

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Workskills
COURSE CODE (FS105)
Workskills is designed for young people, aged 16-24, with moderate learning difficulties to help prepare for supported employment and to develop independent living skills. Students will be taught in small groups of 10-12.

This course meets the needs of individuals through project based learning which facilitates the development of:
English, Maths and ICT functional skills Personal and social development Communication skills Practical skills Employability and enterprise skills Independent travel skills (if appropriate)

There are also opportunities for participation in:

Enrichment activities including sport, social events, residential trips and external visits A choice of vocational tasters 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.

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Work Progressions
COURSE CODE (FS106)
Work Progressions is designed for young people, aged 16-24,with moderate learning difficulties to prepare for supported employment. Students will be taught in small groups of 12-14.
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. Progression opportunities You can progress onto supported employment, entry level 3 vocational courses within Supported Studies or courses in other college departments.

and external visits English, Maths and ICT A choice of vocational functional skills tasters to include: Personal and social Horticulture, Retail, development Childcare, Beauty, Catering, Communication skills Electrical/Construction Practical skills Work placements Employability and enterprise skills Independent travel skills (if appropriate)

This course meets the needs There are also opportunities of individuals through for participation in: project based learning Enrichment activities which facilitates the including sport, social development of: events, residential trips

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Animal Care
COURSE CODE (FS032)
Animal Care is designed for young people, aged 16-24, with moderate learning difficulties to help prepare for employment. Students will be taught in small groups of 12-14. The group access a local farm and stables for one and a half days per week.

This course meets the needs of individuals through project based learning which facilitates the development of:
Animal care skills (onsite at stables and Church Farm) English, Maths and ICT functional skills Personal and social development Communication skills Practical skills Employability and enterprise skills Independent travel skills (if needed)

There are also opportunities for PARTICIPATION IN:

Work placements Enrichment activities including sport, social events, residential trips and external visits

Course duration 1 year Qualification(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.

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Horticulture
COURSE CODE (FS031)
Horticulture is designed for young people, aged 16-24, with moderate learning difficulties to help prepare for employment. Students will be taught in small groups of 12-14. The group have access to a poly-tunnel to embed the practical experience
Course duration 1 year Qualification(s) City and Guilds (NPTC) Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry Level 3) Land-based and Plants Maths/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. Progression opportunities You can progress onto other Supported Studies courses or supported employmenT.

This course meets the needs of individuals through project based learning which facilitates the development of:
Horticulture theory Practical gardening English, Maths and ICT functional skills Personal and social development Communication skills Practical skills Employability and enterprise skills Independent travel skills (if appropriate)

There are also opportunities for PARTICIPATION IN:

Work placements Enrichment activities including sport, social events, residential trips and external visits

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Retail
Retail is designed to meet the needs of young people, aged 16-24, with moderate learning difficulties to help prepare for employment. Students will be taught in small groups of 12-14. The group is responsible for running the All Sorts College shop for two days a week.

COURSE CODE (FS080)

This course meets the needs of individuals through project based learning which facilitates the development of:
Retail theory and practice in the All Sorts College shop (Stevenage) English, Maths and ICT functional skills Personal and social development Communication skills Practical skills Employability and enterprise skills Independent travel skills (if needed)

There are also opportunities for PARticipation in:

Work placements Enrichment activities including sport, social events, residential trips and external visits

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 opportunities You can progress onto supported employment or community learning.

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LIVING at Briar patch

Briar Patch is a 24 hour supported housing environment for young adults aged 18+ with learning difficulties. Independent living skills are delivered through an on-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 Supported Studies course at a College main site. The length of placement is between 2 and 4 years, dependent on individual ability. The provision is run in partnership with Genesis Housing Association and students have a tenancy agreement with them. An extensive assessment takes place to ensure that young people are able and willing to fully engage with learning in this supported housing environment.

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How to apply
By Post Pick up an application form from reception at any of our centres and return it via our FREEPOST address 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 application as 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 acknowledgement and would like to check if your application has been received, please contact central enquiries on 01462 424242.