BUILDING MY SKILLS

The aim of this approach is for the learner to increasingly understand: "These skills give me access to things I want."

AIM

The aim of this program is to ensure learners possess the educational and digital capabilities required for progression.  Learning is appropriately personalised, and provision may include the following: 

  • English
  • mathematics
  • Functional Skills
  • GCSE resits where appropriate
  • digital skills
  • literacy
  • numeracy
  • communication
  • vocational qualifications
  • accredited short courses
  • study skills; and
  • specialist provision according to progression goals.

Learning is, wherever possible, contextualised; for example, the following methods can be implemented:

Mathematics through:
  • wages
  • budgeting
  • construction measurements
  • travel
  • cooking
  • business
  • discounts
  • taxation
  • payslips.

English through:
  • applications
  • emails
  • CVs
  • presentations
  • workplace communication
  • reports
  • interviews
  • reading practical information.