Bloom Preparation for Adulthood (Hillsborough)

Sheffield College

Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL

Functional Skill

Entry Level

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Hillsborough Campus

1 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Welcome to Bloom: Preparation for Adulthood at The Sheffield College! Bloom is our offer for students who may require a higher level of support. At Bloom we have developed an exciting curriculum offer for young people with a range of needs. Our dedicated and experienced team deliver the very best experiences that help young people develop the skills that they require for independence and work. Young people who study with us at Bloom would usually have an Education, Health and Care Plan and will receive expert support to help them achieve their goals.

Course Details

Bloom: Preparation for Adulthood is split into a number of programmes. When you apply for to Bloom: Preparation for Adulthood, please indicate which programme you are most interested in studying. Our team will decide which programme within the pathway is most suitable for you after discussions at an interview. This will be based on your entry requirements, support need and targets for future outcomes.

More about our pathways

Pathway to Personal Progress

The Pathway to Personal Progress has been designed as a supported first step to post-16 education and into a college setting. It will take 1–2 years to complete. The objective of this pathway is to recognise personal growth and engagement in learning.

Pathway to Independent Living

The Pathway to Independent Living Skills is designed for individuals who would benefit from learning and further developing the skills that will prepare them for their future and adult life. It is designed around the Preparation for Adulthood Agenda and will take 1–2 years to complete. The intent of this pathway is to support individuals to develop their skills in independence and self-care, confidence and communicating with others.

Pathway to Supported Workskills - Introduction to Supported Workskills

The Pathway to Supported Workskills – Introduction to Supported Workskills is designed for individuals who would benefit from learning and further developing the skills that will prepare them for their future and adult life, specifically work. It is designed around the Preparation for Adulthood Agenda and will take 1–2 years to complete. This pathway is suitable for individuals who aspire to work but are not yet ready for a work placement.

Pathway to Supported Workskills - Supported Workskills

The Pathway to Supported Workskills – Supported Workskills is designed for individuals who would benefit from learning and further developing the skills that will prepare them for their future and adult life, specifically work. It is designed around the Preparation for Adulthood Agenda and will take 1–2 years to complete. This pathway is suitable for individuals who are ready to undertake a supported work placement outside of the college.

Internship Pathway: Supported Internship

The Internship Pathway: Supported Internship has been designed for individuals with an EHCP who need support to progress into employment after post-16 education. This pathway is a structured, work-based study programme providing a substantial work placement, facilitated by a Job Coach and Work-Based Tutor, and is supported by a curriculum focused around employability. It will take 1 year to complete.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Methods of assessment may include your work and observations of you in a classroom environment.

Where appropriate, there are some formal assessments in English and maths.

Where external accreditation is in place an assessment of a portfolio of work may be required.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements to be discussed at interview.

Your next steps...

At Bloom, we have designed our pathways to allow young people to develop at their own pace at our Hillsborough and Peaks Campuses, progressing when the time is right for them. Progression will always be assessed on an individual basis.

Some young people may study at Peaks Campus to develop further in our quieter environment or to access our Supported Internship pathway.

Some young people may study pathways at Hillsborough Campus. For those students progressing from Peaks Campus, our specialist travel trainer will support students in developing independent travel skills and support any transition to Hillsborough Campus through visits throughout their time with us.

Some young people will progress into our mainstream full-time study programmes at any of our campuses.

For more courses like this, check our courses page.