Teachers in this Department

This will be taught by teachers a variety of teachers who are experience in providing Enhanced Support

Accommodation

This course is taught in our Enhanced Support department in a classroom full of engaging resources and creative inspiration

Resources Young People will use

Young people will access our Independent Living room and our sensory garden to support learning

Links with other partners/agencies

Learning will be supported by emergency services and third sector organisations.

Course Outline

If you like looking after others, the community and yourself this course if for you!

This course looks at learning in four different aspects:

• Recognise ways to look after living being
• Recognise ways to look after myself, including supports to manage my feelings
• Recognise ways to support and care for my community and environment
• Recognise people who can support me, others and the community

This course will help develop important skills to prepare young people to develop skills required to thrive after school. This course is aimed to support the transition from school to other supportive services.

This course works towards a range of SQA units at National 1 or 2 level, as appropriate to the learner.

Skills Developed through this Course

• Self-care including personal care
• Preparing snacks
• Communication
• Working with others
• Coping strategies to manage change
• Coping strategies to manage emotions

Progression Pathways

This course has been designed of learners who will engage with Adult Services and other agencies post school.