The Junction is part of the Post 16 cohort and in this class, learners will work towards completing their Entry Level Functional Skills qualifications in English, Maths and ICT. Functional Skills are nationally recognised qualifications that support learners to move onto further education provisions. In this class, learners will develop their skills, knowledge, and experience to become as independent as possible. Learners will attend sessions at St. Andrew’s café and individualised work experience that is heavily linked to our students’ future aspirations. Alongside this, learners will work towards completing the Duke of Edinburgh award and will work towards completing the four sections of the DofE: Physical, Volunteering, Skills, and Expedition. Here, learners will increase their confidence, resilience and team building skills which will in turn empower our students to become ready for adulthood. Our trained and highly skilled team will support learners in enabling them to manage and support their emotional regulation, use of effective communication and independent skills to achieve both academically and personally.
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We have been continuing to enjoy their vocational options, with the highlights being some real world experience. Our Sports option students have started sessions at North Warwickshire & South Leicestershire College, working alongside the College students to participate in a variety of sports, and it is lovely to see their communication skills and confidence thriving. Our Childcare option students hosted a "play date" with some babies and toddlers, where they practised their play interaction and safe handling skills.