STEPS 3 – Preparation for Work

The Steps 3 programme aims are achieved by:

• development of personal, social and communication skills
• supporting students to achieve increased levels of social and academic confidence
• a high level of support enabling student independence and resilience
• development of employability skills (as appropriate to the identified destination of individual students) through sheltered/supported work experience and/or enterprise projects
• adapting curriculum activities to suit the interests and needs of students
• integrating a wide range of enrichment activities into the main curriculum
• English and maths (as appropriate to individual needs of students)

Key Components of the STEPS 3 programme include:

(please note: curriculum subjects and access to specialist resources may vary between campuses)

*Leaning aims for English and maths will be determined by students’ prior attainment and initial assessment.

Pathways include: GCSE (for those who have already achieved a Grade 2 or above); Functional Skills (Entry Level 3 and Level 1); Themed Awards in English and maths (Entry Level 1 – Entry Level 3).  Where appropriate, non-accredited English and maths learning is considered for students who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).

Whilst there are no formal entry requirements for this programme, previous Education records and experience should indicate students can thrive socially and emotionally in a large, complex education setting.  Course offer is subject to a successful interview and initial assessment. In addition, students need to show a commitment and willingness to work towards agreed goals, and participate in all of the course activities.

Following completion of the STEPS 3: Preparation for Work programme it may be possible for students’ to continue their learning at STEPS 3 for a second year or progress on to another STEPS programme.