Bloom: Our Pathways
Each pathway available at Bloom is focused on preparing our young people for adulthood and offers a bespoke experience for each individual.
Each pathway available at Bloom is focused on preparing our young people for adulthood and offers a bespoke experience for each individual.
Find out more about our support options and the pathways available.
No matter the pathway chosen, we offer a supported transition that includes meeting staff, visits to our campuses and taster sessions to help your young person find the most appropriate pathway for them.
This pathway has been designed as a supported first step to post-16 education and a college setting. Taking one to two years to complete, the intent of this pathway is to recognise personal growth and engagement in learning. It will address the needs of individuals working at Entry 1 or below, in particular those with learning difficulties and disabilities.
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This pathway has been designed for young people who would benefit from learning and further developing the skills that will prepare them for their future and adult life. It is designed around the Preparation for Adulthood Agenda and will take one to two years to complete. The intent of this pathway is to support individuals in independence and self-care, confidence, and communicating with others.
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This pathway has been designed for young people who would benefit from further learning and developing skills that will prepare them specifically for work. It is designed around the Preparation for Adulthood Agenda and will take one to two years to complete. This pathway is suitable for individuals who aspire to work. There are two courses on this pathway; Introduction to Supported Workskills, and Supported Workskills.
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This pathway is designed for young people who are preparing for the transition to adulthood and work. Taking one or two years to complete, this pathway is a structured, work-based study programme providing a work placement. There are two courses on this pathway; Skills for Living and Work, and Supported Internship.
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This pathway has been designed around Skills for Independence and Work and key skills development. It is suitable for individuals who may be considering further study in technical areas across the college.
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At Bloom, we have designed our pathways to allow young people to develop at their own pace at our Peaks and Hillsborough Campuses, progressing when the time is right for them. Some young people may choose to study at Peaks Campus to develop further in our quieter environment or to access our Supported Internship Pathway.
Some young people may study pathways at Hillsborough Campus. For those students coming from Peaks Campus, our specialist Travel Trainer will support students in developing independent travel skills and support any transition to Hillsborough Campus through visits throughout their time with us.
Some young people will progress into our mainstream full-time study programmes at any of our campuses. Whilst some young people will leave college and progress into supported work in Sheffield.
There are no formal entry requirements for the Bloom offer. Upon application, we will invite you to an informal discussion about your aspirations to ensure you are supported to find the right pathway.
