Ensuring your young person gets the best education and the right support to continue their progression is core to our Group’s approach.
In order to achieve that, we’ve designed a range of courses which ensure your young person develops the skills they need to progress seamlessly through our curriculum offering.
All Inclusive Learning students are supported to experience College life, whilst building confidence and developing communication, independence and life skills.
Students are able to experience college life whilst building confidence and gaining the skills and qualifications required for their progression.
This enables them to gain a better understanding of the expectations and options open to them.
Students are able to experience a wide range of vocational areas including art and catering.
We’re committed to providing an appropriate level of support for your young person. We’ll draw information from their Education, Health and Care Plan, and other sources, to ensure the necessary support is put in place.
This is a personalised approach to learning, preparing your young person for adulthood.
Students are taught in small class sizes by tutors experienced in special educational needs and disabilities (SEND).
The Inclusive Learning department is not open to the rest of the College and is only accessible to those who are studying in the area.
We have a sensory room where students can relax and refocus, and an art room that provides a creative space to express themself and explore their emotions.
Our independent living and learning flat, with a lounge and bedroom, allows learners to practise daily living tasks in a realistic setting.
They will learn how to work a washing machine, practice cleaning and improve their household skills.
Our training kitchens provide many experiences in cooking skills, where learners can build independence when using equipment such as kettles or practicing new recipes.
They can also gain experience and confidence in a professional environment at our commercial training café, learning to deal with stock and cooking within the workplace.
All learners are able to express their creativity throughout the year at a series of art and design workshops.
Each year there is also the opportunity to showcase acting, singing, and dancing talents during the End of Year show, which takes place in our professional on-site theatre, The Lanfranc.
Our aim is to support students to learn the skills to manage personal challenges and to enable students to have greater independence in their learning and personal lives.
Our students go on trips to Canterbury city centre, local towns, the coast and local attractions such as Wildwood Kent.
Students have the opportunity to participate in events such as the End of Year show, Easter parade and garden party festival.
At events, they can help to run stalls, make savoury and sweet treats, and create arts and crafts.
Students take part in social action projects to support the local community.
These activities can include beach cleans, gardening and conservation work, donating to food banks and community projects with Canterbury City Council.
We offer a comprehensive range of Inclusive Learning Support (ILS) designed to ensure all students can thrive on their course.
Recently, we hosted a progression fair for Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) learners.
The fair invited young people, their parents and carers, and local SEND educational provisions to explore their progression options from school, College and beyond.
Our Inclusive Learning students impress judges every year at the KFE4Skills contest.
By taking part in the boccia competition, learners build teamwork skills and have the opportunity to win medals.
We have a wide range of facilities to help students develop life skills and support them with their studies.
These include:
Students develop independence and life skills in a realistic flat environment to prepare them for life in the home
Our learning flat features a lounge and bedroom to help teach students independent living skills
Students can gain confidence and employability skills in our commercial training café
Our training kitchens provide a space to learn cooking skills
Our sensory room provides a calm and relaxing environment
Our Inclusive Learning courses are designed to give learners opportunities to develop confidence, independence, and skills for life and work.
Some students may progress to further learning, such as:
• Level 1 Employability skills
• Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Skills
• Progression to another learning facility
We understand that everyone’s journey is different.
Whether your young person needs guidance with studies, support with personal development, or help building independence, our team is here every step of the way.
