Supported Learning
Become an…employee in open or supported work, improve your career chances or move on to other courses.
Our Supported Learning courses are designed to help people with special learning requirements to gain new practical skills and develop confidence.
Students benefit from small class sizes and individual attention in a supportive environment and will be able to take advantage of facilities including the working environment of the Blues Café, kitchens and construction workshops. Courses are designed to provide practical skills in a chosen subject area as well as literacy, numeracy, social and communication skills.
Why choose Guildford College?
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Excellent reputation for Supported Learning courses
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Supportive learning environment
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Small class sizes
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Practical resources including the working environment of the Blues Café
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High staff to student teaching ratio
Day to day
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Basic practical skills
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Personal development
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Presentation skills
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Customer service
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Functional skills in Maths, English and ICT
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Work experience
Average salary
Courses are designed to help improve career prospects, which differ according to each individual student. All students receive individual guidance and support to help them make decisions about their future.
Moving on
Supported Learning courses enable students to progress to other Entry Level courses and sometimes Level 1 courses at the College in a range of areas, or begin employment in a related sector.
Links
www.halowproject.org.uk - Dedicated to creating opportunities and supporting young people with a learning disability so that they are able to live independent, meaningful, fulfilled lives and become integrated into their local community.
www.surreypb.org.uk - Website for the Learning Disability Partnership Board in Surrey.