Life and Basic skills

How do students benefit from the courses?

This course helps students to feel more confident, it also helps them to become more independent. On the course, students learn daily living skills and how to achieve their goals in life.

At the beginning

Everyone is different so the tutor gets to know the students over the first 2/3 weeks, talking about their interests, needs and goals before writing their learning plan with them. This includes the student's learning style. Progress is reviewed regularly with the tutor.

What we do

Basic Skills including Numeracy, Literacy and Communication

We study reading, writing, how to express yourself, maths, money and how to use a computer. Students can work towards OCN-LR qualifications. Students work in small groups with some one-to-one sessions with their tutor.

Life Skills and Independent Living

Students learn about looking after themselves, personal hygiene, using public transport, preparing simple food and drinks, handling money, and other things that help people live independently.

Workshops

We do a variety of arts activities. These include arts and crafts workshops - for example - making mosaics, doing pottery, painting and creative writing. We also go on visits and outings - for example, to the Wandsworth Museum. Students often find new ways of enjoying and expressing themselves through these activities.

Qualifications

OCN-LR (Pre Entry Level 1-3, Literacy and Numeracy)

OCN-LR (Entry Level 1-3, Literacy and Numeracy)

NPTC (Life skills Entry 1-3)