Skills for Work and living/Foundation Skills for Life
at Orchard Hill College of Further Education, Wallington · college
What the college says
Bespoke programme for students with a range of learning difficulties and/or disabilities . Our programmes have been designed to help each student to achieve their aspirations and goals, whilst developing their skills and talents to become more independent in their lives in the future. The core skills are Communication, Work, independence, healthy living (including socialising in your local community, travel training, coping with changing situations, sensory and personal care support.
What you need to get on
This programme is designed for students with Learning Difficulties and/or Disabilities. Qualifications below Entry level.
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
Vocational Progressive Centre
Mavis Peart Building Carshalton College Campus, Nightingale Road, Carshalton, SM5 2EJ
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Start dates
- 7 September 2026 · Carshalton
Who else teaches this exact qualification
Same qualification, different college. Entry requirements and how it is taught can differ a lot between them, which is the whole reason to compare.
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