“When I first came I didn’t know anybody at the college but because it’s people you’re surrounded by and people with similar interests to you, you do make friends quickly and you make really close friendships with people because you’re listening to the same things and you’re going through the same things, and you can help each other as well.”
Eve
“Because I’ve got autism and I’d sometimes have trouble understanding things – because I need stuff breaking down into detail and explaining to me in a perfect way, in a much more understanding way, I have tutors that understand me a bit more.”
Max
“Before I came to Leeds City College, I was in school, I was in such a bad way at school, skiving lessons all the time, teachers always on my case, getting kicked out numerous times almost. So I applied for here just hoping to get on a course, I got accepted – it was entry Level 3. Dave was my tutor and I couldn’t have asked for anyone better as a tutor, because he just helped me. He helped me with every regard, with Maths and English, workshop work, the theory side of the workshop work – telling me how everything is and showing me what’s what.”
Harrison
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Course Information
Introduction
Designed for students with learning difficulties and disabilities, this course focuses on students making decisions and developing their learning. This helps students to explore and make choices and therefore start to prepare for adulthood.
While studying this course, you will focus on your own personal development and will acquire the transferable skills that will aid you with preparing for independent living. You will experience the world of work, community exploration, and lots of exciting sports and enrichment activities. You will also improve your communication skills and will gain support with your English and maths.
Benefits and skills
Practical support with English and maths.
An improvement in your communication skills.
Access to sports and enrichment activities.
Knowledge and introductory experience of the world of work.
Knowledge and introductory experience of independent living.
Knowledge and independent experience of community exploration.
Opportunities to engage in residential placements as part of our environmental projects and Duke of Edinburgh Award offer.
Access to the local community and understanding of how this relates to preparing for adulthood.
Entry requirements
These courses may be suitable if you have few or no formal qualifications.
Available apprenticeships and progression options
Our courses are extremely personalised and are designed to support progression.
Course details
Duration: 1 year
Start Date: 15/09/2025
Fees (16-18): No fee
Study Type: Full time
Course Code: 70839-01
Employment Statistics
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Average Salary
£33,800
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