OUR LEARNING

Fairfield offers two different programmes. The Skills for Life Programme and the Skills for Work Programme.

They both focus on developing the skills to prepare you for adulthood. The differences between the two programmes are centered on the needs, levels, abilities aspirations of the young person.  Some young people may have a very clear expectation as to their desired career or aspiration and have the pre-requisite qualifications on entry to the college and would join our Skills for Work programme.

On the Skills for Life Programme learners work closely with each other, at a slower pace with learners being able to try out a range of activities across the college.  These might include Dog Daycare, Market Garden, Customer Service Skills, Cooking, Canteen, Independent Living and Independent Travel. The learner programme is built around the unique needs of each learner with targets mapped against the EHCP outcomes. This course is suitable for people who may find the transition to college a challenge, or those that need slightly more time to adapt to life at college.

Each young person is in a tutor group that works together during the week and provides consistency, familiarity and opportunities to develop strong relationships and teamwork skills.  The programme is a great way to understand what life is like at college and to have an opportunity to try a range of subjects in a familiar setting. All young people will have a blend of English and maths as part of their programme which may be embedded or delivered separately. The qualifications offered on this programme is Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement (RARPA).

Both programmes are full-time and provide everyone with an opportunity to progress and develop a range of skills. Each year, progress will be monitored and shared with families and learners can change subjects, or programmes depending on their individual circumstances.