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•Vocational skills and work placements
We focus on developing vocational
skills in line with individual needs,
interests and aspirations in areas
such as horticulture; animal
husbandry (at the Prior's Court
School Countryside Learning
Centre); business studies; digital
skills; catering & hospitality; trade
skills; and housekeeping.
The development of vocational
skills is enhanced through
opportunities to participate in on-site work experience activities. We have a fully
functional, industry-standard bakery on-site where young people with these skills
and interests can develop their work-based skills. Where possible, we partner
with off-site work experience and placements to allow our young people to
practice their skills in other settings within the wider community. The ultimate
aim is to secure paid employment.
•Community inclusion
The development of skills for
each individual to successfully
participate within the local
community is a key focus. To
support the individual's
development, the community is
accessed regularly in a range of
ways including the use of local
facilities such as shops, banks,
places of worship, cafes; the use
of leisure facilities; and
vocational opportunities in a
variety of off-site work
placements.
•Transition planning
Developing skills which will support each young adult for life beyond Prior's Court
is the overall aim of the learning done within the Young Adult Provision. In
addition to building core skills such as communication, self-care and daily living
skills, by the time each individual leaves at the age of 25, we will have supported
them in developing the skills they need to access and be part of a local
community. We work closely with parents and professionals from their future
adult placement to ensure that transition is as successful as possible.