Bloom- Preparation for Adulthood (Peaks)
Sheffield College
Granville Road, Sheffield, S2 2RL
Available start dates
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Course Summary
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.
An overview of each programme is detailed below:
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.
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?
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.
Additional information
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