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Learning for Life

at Cambridge Regional College, Cambridge · college

Entry levelStepping stonesOther1 yearFull time

What the college says

Learning for Life is for young people aged 16 - 24 who have severe learning difficulties. This pathway concentrates on developing communication skills, community participation, building basic skills and skills for life, so that each person is able to make progress in their independence and ability to speak up about their own choices. Learning for life is a programme that young people can access for up to three years. The programmes are four days per week 9am to 3pm. The curriculum is varied and builds at every opportunity on developing communication skills. The curriculum is rich and varied with art, music, drama, home skills, cooking, wider world and basic skills sessions. English and maths are embedded throughout the programme to enable each person to gain skills for life.

What you need to get on

Most young people accessing the learning for Life programme will have an EHCP. There are no entry requirement. Early application is highly recommended so that the college can work with your present setting to develop a phased transition to help you settle quickly into college life.

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

  • Cambridge Regional College

    Science Park Campus, King Hedges Road King Hedges Road, Cambridge, CB4 2QT

    DaytimeClassroom based
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  • Huntingdon Campus

    California Road, Huntingdon, PE29 1BL

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 3 September 2026 · Cambridge
  • 3 September 2026 · Huntingdon

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