We offer a wide range of courses for adults with learning disabilities, providing opportunities for individuals to develop skills and knowledge in key areas including:
Before enrolling every individual is offered one-to-one information, advice, and guidance with our specialist coordinators so that we can identify starting points and goals for the future. This also ensures that the most beneficial and relevant course of learning is chosen and learners have the appropriate support to succeed.
Learning is delivered through practical and engaging learning activities which encourage learners to be self-advocates, make choices, become more independent, express opinions and work with others developing valuable skills that can be transferred outside of the classroom. Learners benefit from a safe, supportive, and inclusive learning environment where mutual respect is embedded.
Learners progress to become more confident and independent in their everyday lives and may continue further learning, move on to volunteering or employment after attending courses.
If you need more information, or want to discuss our Learning for Independence courses you can: visit our Learning Centres in-person, or contact us on the details below.
Courses that enable you to find out about and act upon: - Your health; - Personal exercise programmes; - Shopping and preparing food; - Planning personal leisure activities; - Being responsible for personal safety; - Increasing self confidence and esteem; - Working outdoors.
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Courses to help you understand, learn and practice some of the skills you need in the world of work and volunteering.
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This may then help you to: - Become more independent; - Enjoy and understand your community; - Speak up for yourself; - Understand your money; - Improve self confidence and self-esteem; - Make choices.
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Courses suited to adults who would like to learn to use their leisure time creatively. You will have the opportunity to work on individual and group based projects based on: - Music; - Art; - Drama and dance.
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Courses that help you to progress with, and become more confident with, every aspect of communication including; - Using computers for leisure and citizenship; - Speaking up for yourself and making choices; - Speaking and listening; - Listening and responding; - Reading, listening and responding.
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Literacy courses support development of English skills and knowledge at all levels. Courses focus on the skills and knowledge that are important for you at the level that you are working at. Skills and knowledge you can learn include recognising letters and words, reading, writing, communication, presenting to others and exploring a range of different styles and types of writing.
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Numeracy courses support development of maths skills and knowledge at all levels. Courses focus on the skills and knowledge that are important for you at the level that you are working at. Skills and knowledge you can learn include recognising numbers, understanding value, sequencing, adding and subtracting, working with money and budgeting.
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Courses that support learners to understand more about their local community, including public transport, shopping, volunteering opportunities, local amenities, and more.
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Volunteering Skills
Communication Skills
Literacy Skills
Numeracy Skills
Sensory Learning
