Pathways to Adulthood: Creative and Meaningful Learning for Life

At PEDIA, we believe in nurturing growth that extends beyond the classroom. Discover our unique approach to empowering young minds and fostering essential life skills for a brighter future.

Our vision and intent

Our personal development programs are specifically designed for young people aged 14–16 & 16 - 25 (those with an EHCP),  Moderate Learning Difficulties (MLD) and NEET. We aim to equip all learners with the knowledge, skills, and experiences needed for adulthood through meaningful, creative, and personalized learning.

Our core aims

Our curriculum focuses on five key areas to ensure comprehensive development:

  • Develop independence and life skills
  • Support communication and self-expression
  • Promote wellbeing and emotional regulation
  • Enable participation in community and relationships
  • Prepare for employment or purposeful activity

Curriculum Structure

Our curriculum is structured into four distinct programs, each delivered across three levels – Entry Developing, and Achieving (MLD). This tiered approach ensures that our programs cater to a wide range of learning needs and abilities:

  • Myself & my wellbeing
  • Independent living skills
  • Relationships & community
  • Preparing for work & the future

Programme 1 — Myself & My Wellbeing

We offer a range of specialized services tailored to meet your individual needs. Our approach is focused on understanding and responding to what you require, providing effective and practical solutions.

Modules: Who Am I? (identity, preferences) · My Body & Health · Expressing Myself (AAC, art, music, movement) · Feelings & Regulation · Keeping Safe.

Creative delivery: sensory storytelling, music and rhythm for emotional expression, mirror work, photography, intensive interaction.

Certification evidence: photo/video evidence, staff observation logs, symbol-supported learner portfolios.

Programme 2 — Independent Living Skills

Focus: practical life skills for everyday independence, scaled by ability.

Core skills: daily routines, food preparation, money awareness, travel awareness, household tasks.

Modules: My Daily Routine · Food & Cooking · Looking After My Space · Shopping Skills · Using the Community.

Creative delivery: role play (shops, kitchens), real-life environments, sensory cooking sessions, task sequencing with visuals.

Certification evidence: task completion records, before/after independence levels, video/photo journals.

Programme 3 — Relationships & Community

Focus: social understanding, friendships and community participation.

Core skills: social interaction, boundaries and consent (adapted), working with others, community awareness, respect and inclusion.

Modules: My Relationships · Being Part of a Group · Communication with Others · Community Visits · Rights & Responsibilities.

Creative delivery: drama and role play, social stories, group art/music projects, supported community outings.

Certification evidence: participation records, peer interaction observations, symbol/visual-supported reflection.

Programme 4 — Preparing for Work & the Future

Focus: early employability, purpose and future pathways.

Core skills: work behaviours (turn-taking, following instructions), task completion, exploring interests, enterprise activities, volunteering awareness.

Modules: My Interests & Strengths · Work Skills · Enterprise Projects · Helping in My Community · My Future Path.

Creative delivery: school-based 'jobs', mini enterprise (making/selling crafts), adapted work tasters, visual CVs / 'All About Me' profiles.

Transformative outcomes for adulthood

Upon completion of our programs, learners are well-prepared for a successful transition into adulthood. Our key outcomes focus on:

Employment
Independent living
Community inclusion
Health & wellbeing

These pillars ensure that every individual is ready to thrive in their personal and professional lives.

EHCP Outcomes Mapping at PEDIA

At PEDIA, our curriculum is designed to align with and support the Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes for every learner, ensuring personalized growth and development. We focus on key areas to help learners achieve their full potential.

Communication and Interaction

We support learners in developing expressive communication skills, including verbal, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC), and sensory methods. Our programs foster the ability to make choices and engage in shared interactions effectively.

Cognition and Learning

Our curriculum helps learners in following simple instructions, developing problem-solving skills, and generalising skills across various contexts to enhance their cognitive abilities and learning capacity.

Social, Emotional and Mental Health

We focus on empowering learners to recognise and regulate their emotions, build resilience and confidence, and develop meaningful relationships with others to support their overall well-being.

Physical and Sensory Needs

We assist learners in improving fine and gross motor skills, engaging effectively with sensory environments, and fostering independence in personal care, promoting physical development and sensory integration.

Assessment & Levels

Progress is tracked via an Individual Progress Tracker (learner name, EHCP outcomes, programme area, baseline level, termly progress, evidence type, staff comments), using RAG rating (Red, Amber, Green) and small-steps progress.

  • Entry Level MLD: engagement-based, sensory responses, supported participation
  • Developing Level: emerging independence, choice-making, simple task completion
  • Achieving Level : increased independence, problem solving, transfer of skills

Accreditation Mapping

ASDAN Alignment: Personal Progress units, Towards Independence. AQA Unit Award Scheme: unit-based accreditation per module. Internal Certification: Bronze (Entry), Silver (Developing), Gold (Achieving).

Contact us

Contacts

Phone numbers:
07848 844 377
07723 163 974

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