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Developing Personal Independence

at Cornwall College, St. Austell · college

Ofsted rated their overall effectivenessOutstanding2025see the detail

Entry levelStepping stonesOther36 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

If your goal is to become more independent in day-to-day life this pathway gives you structured practice and support. You will work on independent living relationships community participation and good health while building confidence and resilience. Completion can support progression into further foundation learning or a supported internship route.

What you need to get on

No formal entry requirements but will be suitable for young people with an EHCP (Educational, Health, Care Plan) and/or SEND (Special Educational Needs and Disabilities) working from pre-entry level to entry level 2. Electively Home Educated Applicants • Students must have been out of education and home-schooled for at least 6 months prior to enrolling and registered with the Local Authority as home-schooled by the end of the May half-term. • Applicants must be aged 15 or above on or before

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Not on the Section 96 list, but a school or college runs it full time, so check the age range with them.

Where it runs

Start dates

  • 7 September 2026

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