Life Skills Learning Programmes

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Course code:�22H900

If you have a learning difficulty and would like more information about our Life Skills programmes please click the link below. Complete the application and a member of the Team will be happy to contact you and discuss an appropriate programme.

When and where

Your learning programme will be individually designed for you and you will recieve a time table with your course days, dates and times when you are enrolled.

Location

THE MALTINGS�

Herbert Street

Wolverhampton
WV1 1NQ

Cost

Fees and concessions

Free. There is no tuition fee charged for this course.

Who

Wolverhampton Adult Education Service

enquiries@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk

Course details

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Course requirements

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Location

The Maltings WV1 1NQ, City Learning Quarter, WV1 3AU.

What are the benefits of this course?

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We will be able to check the level you are working at and activities will help you to decide if learning is the right direction for you.<span class="EOP SCXW186005842 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"> </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW186005842" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW186005842 BCX0" paraid="849611427" paraeid="{c01d9ca3-5c20-41fd-8dee-15a8effa7473}{169}" style="margin-bottom: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB" class="TextRun SCXW186005842 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px; font-weight: bold;">Get Learning<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB" class="TextRun SCXW186005842 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"> courses are shorter. They will focus on practical activities and the development of skills.<span class="EOP SCXW186005842 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"> </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW186005842" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW186005842 BCX0" paraid="1513673382" paraeid="{c01d9ca3-5c20-41fd-8dee-15a8effa7473}{177}" style="margin-bottom: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB" class="TextRun SCXW186005842 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px; font-weight: bold;">Keep Learning<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB" class="TextRun SCXW186005842 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"> courses will concentrate on independent living skills and being more active in your community.<span class="EOP SCXW186005842 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"> </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW186005842" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW186005842 BCX0" paraid="1358304877" paraeid="{c01d9ca3-5c20-41fd-8dee-15a8effa7473}{185}" style="margin-bottom: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB" class="TextRun SCXW186005842 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px; font-weight: bold;">Move On<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB" class="TextRun SCXW186005842 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"> courses will provide you with an opportunity to learn work skills. Activities may include setting up an enterprise. Separate English and maths classes will be a requirement of this pathway.<span class="EOP SCXW186005842 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"> </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW186005842" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW186005842 BCX0" paraid="197603728" paraeid="{c01d9ca3-5c20-41fd-8dee-15a8effa7473}{197}" style="margin-bottom: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB" class="TextRun SCXW186005842 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px; font-weight: bold;">Supported Internships/Supported Employment<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB" class="TextRun SCXW186005842 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"> courses will provide you with skills to help move you closer to paid employment and will include a work placement. See the separate course leaflet for more details.<span class="EOP SCXW186005842 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"> </div><div class="OutlineElement Ltr BCX0 SCXW186005842" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow: visible; cursor: text; clear: both; position: relative; direction: ltr;"><p class="Paragraph SCXW186005842 BCX0" paraid="1769187788" paraeid="{c01d9ca3-5c20-41fd-8dee-15a8effa7473}{209}" style="margin-bottom: 0px; user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; overflow-wrap: break-word; vertical-align: baseline; font-kerning: none;"><span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB" class="TextRun SCXW186005842 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;">Using English, maths and digital skills well is an important part of independent living and these subjects will be embedded into your learning. All pathways will provide you with the opportunity to work in a team, make choices and to learn problem solving skills.<span class="EOP SCXW186005842 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;"> </div>

How will I learn?

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How will my progress be monitored and assessed?

You will have an individual learning plan (ILP) that will be completed by you and your teacher.  You will also receive regular feedback and advice from your teacher

Are there any additional costs?

Most of the resources will be provided but your teacher may ask you to bring in specific items to support a particular project or activity, for example an apron and container if you are taking part in a cooking task. <span class="EOP SCXW5754153 BCX0" data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":200,"335559740":276}" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 20.7px;">

What qualification will I get?

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What will I be able to do after this course?

<span data-contrast="auto" xml:lang="EN-GB" lang="EN-GB" class="TextRun SCXW244990828 BCX0" style="user-select: text; -webkit-user-drag: none; -webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; line-height: 21.85px;">You will be able to enrol onto a wide range of creative courses at Adult Education Wolverhampton. Check the website for new courses that start throughout the year. These courses will also help you to think creatively, solve problems and provide you with transferable skills useful for everyday life and for any job.

Further information

For further information or careers or educational advice please contact our Student Gateway on 01902 558180.Email: enquiries@aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk Web site: www.aes.wolverhampton.gov.uk Customer Services: 01902 558180
Student Services: 01902 551658