Entry Requirements

Students usually progress from local Complex Schools to the PAL course.

Members of the PAL team visit those educational settings, talk to candidates’ teachers, key workers and parents/carers, and look at the documentation surrounding candidates to assess their suitability for the course.

The aim of the assessment is to identify candidates who will be able to progress on the PAL course and whose progression will meaningfully enhance their post-education life.

Entry is not based on any specific ability or disability, but potential students may have an autistic spectrum disorder, profound and multiple learning difficulties, communication difficulties, physical disabilities and/or visual/hearing impairments.

Assessment

There is no formal assessment on this programme. Students will have their progress towards individual targets continuously assessed and reviewed. Reviews with students and their parents/carers will take place throughout the year. Progression is tracked through target setting and recoding.

Progression

Students usually attend the PAL course for a second year. Students may progress onto further courses within Inclusive Learning or onto other programmes within the community.

Career Progression

Students from this course usually progress into Adult services or other community programmes.

Fees

Students will need to have successfully applied for and received funding. There will be some small costs throughout the year towards cooking, snacks and some activities. If you are unable to make these contributions you will need to discuss alternative arrangements with the course tutor.

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