Thornbeck CollegeThornbeck College is an Independent Specialist College providing personalised programmes to autistic and neurodiverse individuals Thornbeck College was the recipient of the prestigious LSIS Beacon Status in 2010 Home About Us Meet the Principal Meet the Team Mission and Core Values Contact Proprietor Information Term Dates College Menu Ofsted Careers Information, Advice and Guidance Positive and Proactive Support Safeguarding Equality, Diversity and Inclusion Partnerships Learner Voice Destination Data Makaton Signing Curriculum Curriculum Intent Statement Pathway to Continuing Education Pathway to Employment Pathway to Independent Living Home Working Policies and Publications Preparing for Adulthood Employment Independent Living Health and Wellbeing Community Inclusion News News Newsletters Calendar of Events Covid Pathway to Employment Pathway Overview This programme focuses on preparation for employment leading to supported/open employment, supported internship, volunteering. Entry Requirements You must have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) and is subject to commissioning by your local authority This pathway is aimed at learners aged between 16 and 24 A three day referral visit followed by a comprehensive extended initial assessment period Pathway Content This pathway could include: Vocational courses from Entry Level 2 up to Level 1 Functional Skills qualifications in English, Mathematics and ICT from Entry level 1 up to Level Vocational tasters in woodwork, car maintenance, horticulture, hairdressing, media, retail, business administration to enable learners to make an informed choice of the vocational sector they may want to progress on to Relevant careers education, information and guidance Employability including work preparation and planning, interview preparation, enterprise activities, undertaking high quality and meaningful work experience, and job seeking skills Individual travel training programme Experiential learning in the workplace and the community linked personal vocational profile Personal and social development skills such as confidence-building, teamwork, healthy living, citizenship, rights and responsibilities Success in learning including preparing to learn, progressing in learning and learning activities Next Steps After completion of your programme, you can progress to: Further study Vocational programmes Supported living/independent living Community participation Day activities Volunteering Personal budget Supported employment/paid work More Information For more information, please contact the college on: 01325 328 088 [email protected]