EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Langdon College is committed to offering students an inclusive, multifaceted extended curriculum that provides access to a range of nationally recognised qualifications, independent living skills, vocational training, work experience and, social and leisure development opportunities, all designed to meet the individual’s needs.
We have introduced the Essential Skills Award across the curriculum and student targets are linked to this programme. Our Business Challenge programme offers students the opportunity to develop a range of business and employment-related skills.
Students are actively encouraged to strive for national vocational qualifications (NVQs) in subjects such as Travel & Tourism, Child Care, Business Administration, Catering and Horticulture accredited through Eccles, Salford, Bury City, MANCAT or Hopwood Hall Colleges.
"I've learnt skills so I can live in a flat on my own or
with a friend, now I'm assessed to use the bus safely and travel into
college and the community by myself"
Personal health and social education includes behaviour management and improvement, advocacy, interpersonal relationships, citizenship, and community skills. In addition, we offer subjects such as Drama, Dance, Music, Photography, Gardening, Art and Craft, Health and Beauty Therapy.
We also place great emphasis on sport recreation and leisure, essential to the practical and cognitive development of our students. Students have the option of participating in The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme at Bronze and Silver level to develop these skills further.
Independent Living Skills focuses on Personal Hygiene/Care and Household Domestic Skills, which includes food preparation, cooking, food hygiene and safety in the house, the general use of public transport, community amenities, and personal finance.
Students have the opportunity to experience offsite work placements with local businesses as part of their preparation for post-college life. They attend employment skills sessions and have access to information, careers advice and guidance. Support from College staff and local career advisors enables realistic decisions and informed choices to be made about a student's future placement or employment prospects.
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