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SUPPOrTEDSTUDIES
www.nhc.ac.uk
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SUPPOrTED STUDIES
Supported Studiesoffers a wide range ofcourses to students with
learning difculties anddisabilities. We are anoutstanding and specialistdepartment run by a teamof highly experiencedand dedicated staff. Ouraim is to prepare ourstudents for adulthood
by developing a range ofindependent living skills inorder to access supportedand paid employment.
· Extensive curriculum
offer including supportedhousing
· Specialist courses whichmeet individual learnerneeds
· Proven success inachievement andprogression
· Individually tailoredprogrammes
· Participation in
departmental enterprisebusinesses
· Work experience andopportunities for paid workthrough Student Crew
· Travel Training Scheme andtransition support in place
· High levels of specialist
teaching and learningsupport staff
· Wide range of enrichmentactivities
The department has long established connections with
schools, employers and the local community.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? VISIT: WWW.NHC.AC.UK CALL: 01462 4242422
A brief overview of our provision:
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EnterpriseThe vision of NorthHertfordshire College
is to become nationallyrecognised as theforemost entrepreneurialcollege in the UK.Every course withinthe Supported Studiesdepartment will set up
or run an establishedbusiness enterprise.These enrich thecurriculum experienceand embed thedevelopment of a crosssection of employabilityskills including English,
Maths and ICT. Thisenables students toreach their potential bothacademically and sociallyin addition to equippingthem for employmentto ensure they aretruly working towardsbecoming as independentas possible.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? VISIT: WWW.NHC.AC.UK CALL: 01462 424242
Work ExperienceWe have a highly motivated and
dedicated team to ensure the bestoutcomes for our students. Ourpriority is to place students in avariety of different employmentsettings during their time with us.Each student will be accompanied
to interviews and receive jobcoaching and travel training ifneeded.
Student SupportEvery student will have an experienced personal tutor whowill:
· Manage attendance
· Set targets and goals
· Help with study skills
· Offer pastoral care
· Liaise with the delivery and support team to ensure
consistency in approach for all aspects of the collegeexperience
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SUMMER CAMP
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COURSES
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Learn 4 Life COURSE CODE (FS102)
Learn 4 Life is designedfor young people, aged 16-
24, with severe learningdifculties who want todevelop independentliving skills. This courseaims to improvecondence, social skills,and self-esteem towork towards being asindependent as possible.Students will be taught insmall groups of 8-10 andmay follow an individuallearning programme.Our highly competentand experienced support
staff will meet and greetthe students on arrivaland stay with themthroughout the dayincluding breaks andlunch.
Learn 4 Life meets the needs
of individuals through
project based learningwhich facilitates the
development of:
· Communication skills · English, Maths and ICT · Personal and social
development · Independent living skills
· Home skills · Practical skills · Enterprise skills · Independent travel skills (if
appropriate)
There are also opportunities
for participation in:
· Enrichment activitiesincluding sport, socialevents, residential tripsand external visits
· Work placements (ifappropriate)
Course duration
1 year (Full Time over 4 days)
QualificationCity and Guilds Certificate in Personal Progress (Entry Level 1)
Course location and contact details
Stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1
1LA. Tel: 01462 424242
Entry requirements
Referrals are made via Youth connexions. No formal qualifications
are necessary.
Progression opportunities
You can progress onto other Supported Studies courses, supportedemployment or community learning courses.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? VISIT: WWW.NHC.AC.UK CALL: 01462 4242426
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Pathways Course Code (FS030)
Pathways is designed foryoung people, aged 16-
24, with severe learningdifculties who want toextend their independentliving skills at college.This course aims toimprove condence,social skills and self-esteem in preparationfor the responsibilitiesof adult life. Studentswill be taught in smallgroups of 8-10. Ourhighly competent andexperienced supportstaff will meet and greet
the students on arrivaland stay with themthroughout the dayincluding breaks andlunch.
There are also opportunities
for participation in:
· Enrichment activitiesincluding sport, socialevents, residential trips
and external visits · Work placements (ifappropriate)
Course duration
1 year (Full Time over 4 days)
Qualification
ASCENTIS Certificate in Lifeskills (Entry Level 1/2)
Course location
Stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1
1LA. Tel: 01462 424242
Entry requirements
Referrals are made via Youth connexions. No formal qualifications
are necessary.
Progression opportunities
You can progress onto other Supported Studies courses, supportedemployment or community learning.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? VISIT: WWW.NHC.AC.UK CALL: 01462 424242 7
Pathways meets the needs of
individuals through project
based learning which
facilitates the development
of:
· Communication skills · English Maths and ICT · Personal and social
development · Independent living skills · Home skills · Practical skills · Employability and
enterprise skills
· Independent travel skills (ifappropriate)
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NET is designed foryoung people, aged 16-19,with moderate learningdifculties who requiresupported transitionfrom school to college.Students will be taught insmall groups of 10-12.
This course meets the needs
of individuals through
project based learningwhich facilitates the
development of:
· English, Maths and ICTskills (Functional Skills)
· Communication skills · Personal and social
development
· Practical skills including artand ceramics
· Employability andenterprise skills
· Independent travel skills (ifappropriate)
There are also opportunities
for participation in:
· Enrichment activitiesincluding sport, socialevents, residential tripsand external visits
· Work placements (ifappropriate)
Course duration
1 or 2 years (Full Time over 5days)
Qualification
OCN Eastern Region Certificate
in Independent Living (Entry
Level 1/2)
Course location
Based at a self-contained
unit at the Valley School
in Stevenage - Valley Way,
Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG2
9AB
The group also access
Stevenage Centre - Monkswood
Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire
SG1 1LA and
The Centre for the Arts
- Willian Road, Hitchin,
Hertfordshire SG4 0LS once a
week
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? VISIT: WWW.NHC.AC.UK CALL: 01462 4242428
Entry requirements
Referrals are made via Youth connexions. No formalqualifications are necessary.
Progression opportunities
You can progress onto other entry level 2/3 courses within
Supported Studies.
COURSE CODE (Fo018)
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LifeskillsCOURSE CODE (FS106)
Lifeskills is designedfor young people, aged
16-24, with moderatelearning difcultieswho require support todevelop independenceand awarenessof employmentopportunities. Studentswill be taught in smallgroups of 8-10.
There are also opportunities
for participation in:
· Enrichment activitiesincluding sport, socialevents, residential trips
and external visits · Work placements (ifappropriate)
Course duration
1 year (Full Time over 3 days)
Qualification
ASCENTIS Certificate in Lifeskills (Entry Level 2)
Course locationstevenage cenrte - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1
1LA. The group also access the Centre for the Arts once a week -
Willian Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4 0LS
Entry requirements
entry level 1 with independent travel skills or working towards.
Referrals are made via Youth connexions.
Progression opportunities
You can progress onto supported employment or entry level 3
courses within Supported Studies.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? VISIT: WWW.NHC.AC.UK CALL: 01462 424242 9
This course meets the needs
of individuals through
project based learning
which facilitates the
development of:
· English, Maths and ICTskills
· Personal and socialdevelopment
· Communication skills · Practical craft skills · Employability and
enterprise skills · Work experience
· Independent travel skills (ifappropriate)
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WorkskillsCOURSE CODE (FS105)
Workskills is designed for
young people, aged 16-24,with moderate learningdifculties to helpprepare for supportedemployment and todevelop independentliving skills. Students willbe taught in small groups
of 10-12.
This course meets the needs
of individuals throughproject based learning
which facilitates the
development of:
· English, Maths and ICTfunctional skills
· Personal and socialdevelopment
· Communication skills · Practical skills · Employability and
enterprise skills · Independent travel skills (if
appropriate)
There are also opportunities
for participation in:
· Enrichment activitiesincluding sport, socialevents, residential tripsand external visits
· A choice of vocationaltasters to include:Horticulture, Retail,
Childcare, Beauty, Catering,Electrical/Construction· Work Placement
Course duration
1 year (Full Time over 3 days)Qualification(s)
City and Guilds (NPTC) Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry Level 2/3)
Edexcel Maths/English/ICT Functional skills (when appropriate)
Course location
stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1LA
The group also access Hitchin College weekly - Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JD
Entry requirements
Achieved entry level 1 with independent travel skills or working towards. Referrals are made via
Youth connexions.Progression opportunities
You can progress onto supported employment or entry level 3 courses within Supported Studies.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? VISIT: WWW.NHC.AC.UK CALL: 01462 4242420
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Work ProgressionsCOURSE CODE (FS106)
Work Progressions is
designed for youngpeople, aged 16-24, withmoderate learningdifculties to prepare forsupported employment.Students will be taught insmall groups of 12-14.
There are also opportunities
for participation in:
· Enrichment activitiesincluding sport, social
events, residential tripsand external visits
· A choice of vocationaltasters to include:Horticulture, Retail,Childcare, Beauty, Catering,Electrical/Construction
· Work placements
Course duration
1 year
Qualification(s)
OCN Eastern Region Certificate in Progression (Entry Level 3)
Edexcel Maths/English/ICT Functional skills (when appropriate)Course location
stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire
SG1 1LA. The group also access the Hitchin centre every week -
Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JD.
Entry requirements
entry level 2 with independent travel skills or working towards.
Referrals are made via Youth Connexions.
Progression opportunities
You can progress onto supported employment, entry level 3vocational courses within Supported Studies or courses in other
college departments.
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This course meets the needs
of individuals through
project based learning
which facilitates the
development of:
· English, Maths and ICTfunctional skills
· Personal and socialdevelopment
· Communication skills · Practical skills · Employability and
enterprise skills · Independent travel skills (if
appropriate)
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Animal CareCOURSE CODE (FS032)
Animal Care is designed
for young people, aged16-24, with moderatelearning difcultiesto help prepare foremployment. Studentswill be taught in smallgroups of 12-14. The groupaccess a local farm and
stables for one and a halfdays per week.
This course meets the needs
of individuals throughproject based learning
which facilitates the
development of:
· Animal care skills (onsite atstables and Church Farm)
· English, Maths and ICTfunctional skills
· Personal and socialdevelopment
· Communication skills · Practical skills · Employability and
enterprise skills · Independent travel skills (if
needed)
There are also opportunities
for PARTICIPATION IN:
· Work placements · Enrichment activities
including sport, socialevents, residential tripsand external visits
Course duration
1 yearQualification(s)
City and Guild (NPTC) Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry Level 2) Land-based Animals
Maths/English/ICT Functional skills (when appropriate)
Course location
stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1 1LA
The group access a stables and a local farm on a weekly basis.
Entry requirements
Achieved at entry level 1 and an interest in working with animals. Referrals are made via Youth
Connexions.Progression opportunities
You can progress onto other Supported Studies courses or supported employment.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? VISIT: WWW.NHC.AC.UK CALL: 01462 4242422
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HorticultureCOURSE CODE (FS031)
Horticulture is designed
for young people, aged16-24, with moderatelearning difcultiesto help prepare foremployment. Studentswill be taught in smallgroups of 12-14. Thegroup have access to a
poly-tunnel to embed thepractical experience
There are also opportunities
for PARTICIPATION IN:
· Work placements · Enrichment activities
including sport, socialevents, residential trips
and external visits
Course duration
1 year
Qualification(s)
City and Guilds (NPTC) Certificate in Skills for Working Life (Entry
Level 3) Land-based and PlantsMaths/English/ICT Functional skills (when appropriate)
Course location
hitchin centre- Cambridge Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4 0JD
Entry requirements
entry level 2 and to have an interest in horticulture. Referrals are
made via Youth Connexions.
Progression opportunities
You can progress onto other Supported Studies courses or
supported employmenT.
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This course meets the needs
of individuals through
project based learning
which facilitates the
development of:
· Horticulture theory
· Practical gardening · English, Maths and ICT
functional skills · Personal and social
development · Communication skills · Practical skills · Employability and
enterprise skills · Independent travel skills (if
appropriate)
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Retail is designed to
meet the needs of youngpeople, aged 16-24,with moderate learningdifculties to help preparefor employment. Studentswill be taught in smallgroups of 12-14. The groupis responsible for running
the ‘All Sorts’ College shopfor two days a week.
This course meets the needs
of individuals through
project based learning
which facilitates thedevelopment of:
· Retail theory and practicein the ‘All Sorts’ Collegeshop (Stevenage)
· English, Maths and ICTfunctional skills
· Personal and socialdevelopment
· Communication skills · Practical skills · Employability and
enterprise skills · Independent travel skills (if
needed)
There are also opportunities
for PARticipation in:
· Work placements
· Enrichment activitiesincluding sport, socialevents, residential tripsand external visits
Course duration
1 year
Qualification(s)
OCN Eastern Region Certificate in skills for Retail (Entry Level 3)
(QCF). Maths/English/ICT Functional skills (when appropriate)
Course location
stevenage centre - Monkswood Way, Stevenage, Hertfordshire SG1
1LA
Entry requirements
Achieved entry level 2 and to have an interest in retail. Referrals
are made via Youth Connexions.
Progression opportunitiesYou can progress onto supported employment or community
learning.
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE? VISIT: WWW.NHC.AC.UK CALL: 01462 4242424
RetailCOURSE CODE (FS080)
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Briar Patch is a 24 hour supported housing environment for young adults aged18+ with learning difculties. Independent living skills are delivered through anon-site college Stepping Out course, which enables real life experiences to be
the key to learning. This life skills course runs in conjunction with a SupportedStudies course at a College main site. The length of placement is between 2 and4 years, dependent on individual ability. The provision is run in partnership withGenesis Housing Association and students have a tenancy agreement with them.An extensive assessment takes place to ensure that young people are able andwilling to fully engage with learning in this supported housing environment.
LIVING at Briar patch
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By Post
Pick up an application form from reception at any of our centres and return it via our FREEPOSTaddress shown on the application form.
Online
Visit us at www.nhc.ac.uk, browse our courses and make an online application.
By Phone
Call our Central Enquiries team on 01462 424242. The team can help you complete an applicationas well as answering any questions you might have.
Our lines are open:
Monday to Thursday from 8.30am-5pm
Friday from 8.30am-4.30pm
In Person
Come along to our reception desk at any of our college centres at the following times:
Monday to Thursday from 8am-8pm
Friday from 8.30am-4.30pm
Saturday from 9.30am-1pm (Hitchin and Stevenage Centres only)
On receipt, your application will be acknowledged. If you do not receive an acknowledgementand would like to check if your application has been received, please contact central enquirieson 01462 424242.
How to apply