Skills for Life Programme

Aimed at those requiring a more personalised approach, a slower pace or those new to Further Education, and requiring a higher level of support. The Skills for Life (SfL) pathway has the same opportunities to explore the range of opportunities across the college, but they work in a smaller group and will spend time developing personalised targets that underpin their time at college.

The focus for learners is to better understand themselves, whilst developing the skills needed for adulthood and independence. This will also include exploring the world of work through the college’s work-based learning facilities on site.  All learners at college have access toa range of pastoral & therapeutic opportunities including:

  • Speech and Language Therapy
  • Talking Therapy
  • Talk and Draw
  • Online safety
  • Social skills training
  • Equine Therapy
  • Rhythmic Movement
  • Sign posting to CAMHS or the Adult Mental Health Team
  • Supporting Transition to Adult Social Care
  • Bushcraft
  • Behaviour Support
  • Tutor group
  • Behaviour support planning
  • Healthy relationships
  • Emotional wellbeing
  • Self-regulation training
  • Independence training
  • Social skills groups

COLLEGE SUBJECTS

Tutorial

English, Maths & IT

The World of Work

Life Skills

Horticulture

Small Animal Studies

Dog Daycare

Market Garden

Retail

Catering

Cafe

Fairfield Animal Centre

Download our prospectus

The Fairfield College prospectus is a comprehensive guide to the college’s courses, facilities, and support services. 

Apply online

You are able to apply for a place at Fairfield College online with our easy to use application form. Click here to apply.

We also offer

Fairfield College offers many extracurricular activities, so have a look at our page dedicated to what else students can experience. Click here to explore.

Contact us

Want more information before putting forward an application? Call us on 01373 823028 or email info@ffc.ac.uk.

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