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 Independent Living Pathway Overview This programme focuses on providing learners with the knowledge, skills and understanding of how to look after themselves, live as independently as possible in their preferred environment, and promote their social inclusion. 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: Developing Personal Skills Independent Living Citizenship Managing Relationships Skills Needed for Work including enterprise projects Functional English, mathematics and ICT skills Accessing community facilities such as accessing health services and getting about safely Household skills such as food safety and storage and basic meal preparation Accessing a range of facilities and activities in the local community to promote community inclusion Personal care/development such as healthy living, personal awareness Managing own health Rights and responsibilities such as living in a diverse society and self-advocacy 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]