Towards Independence Programme
at Newcastle College, Newcastle Upon Tyne · college
What the college says
This is a one-year course designed for young people who are thinking about their vocational future. Within the course, there are a range of subjects that work on developing the students' confidence and skills to self-advocate and to become more independent and progress to a higher level Supported Learning course or onto the Supported Internship Programme.
What you need to get on
Entry 1 or Entry 2.
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
Southwark College Main Campus
Southwark College Main Campus 25 The Chut, London, SE1 8LF
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · London
Who else teaches this exact qualification
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