Bloom Preparation for Adulthood (Peaks)

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Level: E

Course Course: P00320

Area: Inclusion

Campus: Peaks Campus

About this Course

Welcome to Bloom: Preparation for Adulthood at The Sheffield College! Bloom is our brandnew offer for students who may require a higher level of support. At Bloom we have developed an exciting curriculum offer for young people with a range of needs. Our dedicated and experienced team deliver the very best experiences that help young people develop the skills that they require for independence and work. Young people who study with us at Bloom would usually have an Education, Health and Care Plan and will receive expert support to help them achieve their goals.

Key Units

Welcome to Bloom: Preparation for Adulthood at The Sheffield College! Bloom is our brand-new offer for students who may require a higher level of support.

Bloom: Preparation for Adulthood is split into a number of programmes. When you apply for to Bloom: Preparation for Adulthood, please indicate which programme you are most interested in studying. Our team will decide which programme within the pathway is most suitable for you after discussions at an interview. This will be based on your entry requirements, support need and targets for future outcomes.

An overview of each programme is detailed below or you can click below to download information about each individual programme:

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements onto the Foundation learning pathway include:

having a level of understanding which means you can take part in discussions in classroom with staff and peers
being able to follow 1 – 2 step instructions
being able to communicate own needs to others
being able to make choices between at least three given options
an ability to carry out some tasks independently
willingness to participate in a variety of tasks

Some of the courses require a willingness and proven readiness to manage in a supported work environment.

Entry onto the Supported Internship requires learners to have an active Education and Health Care Plan.

Assessment

Methods of assessment may include your work and observations of you in a classroom environment.

Where appropriate, there are some formal assessments in English and maths.

Where external accreditation is in place an assessment of a portfolio of work may be required.

Where does this Lead

At Bloom, we have designed our pathways to allow young people to develop at their own pace at our Hillsborough and Peaks Campuses, progressing when the time is right for them. Progression will always be assessed on an individual basis.

Some young people may 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 progressing 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.

Future Opportunities

Some young people will leave college and progress into supported work in Sheffield.

Tell Me More

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. Please contact admissions@sheffcol.ac.uk for more information.

More about our pathways

Pathway to Personal Progress

The Pathway to Personal Progress has been designed as a supported first step to post-16 education and into a college setting. It will take 1–2 years to complete. The objective of this pathway is to recognise personal growth and engagement in learning.

Pathway to Independent Living

The Pathway to Independent Living Skills is designed for individuals 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 1–2 years to complete. The intent of this pathway is to support individuals to develop their skills in independence and self-care, confidence and communicating with others.

Pathway to Supported Workskills - Introduction to Supported Workskills

The Pathway to Supported Workskills – Introduction to Supported Workskills is designed for individuals who would benefit from learning and further developing the skills that will prepare them for their future and adult life, specifically work. It is designed around the Preparation for Adulthood Agenda and will take 1–2 years to complete. This pathway is suitable for individuals who aspire to work but are not yet ready for a work placement.

Pathway to Supported Workskills - Supported Workskills

The Pathway to Supported Workskills – Supported Workskills is designed for individuals who would benefit from learning and further developing the skills that will prepare them for their future and adult life, specifically work. It is designed around the Preparation for Adulthood Agenda and will take 1–2 years to complete. This pathway is suitable for individuals who are ready to undertake a supported work placement outside of the college.

Internship Pathway: Supported Internship

The Internship Pathway: Supported Internship has been designed for individuals with an EHCP who need support to progress into employment after post-16 education. This pathway is a structured, work-based study programme providing a substantial work placement, facilitated by a Job Coach and Work-Based Tutor, and is supported by a curriculum focused around employability. It will take 1 year to complete.

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