Future Skills (SV)

There are no official grade requirements. However, learners need an EHCP
to receive structured, personalised support.

Most learners work at an Entry Level 2 or 3 at this stage.

Typically, they have basic communication and independence skills.

Learners must attend a friendly admission process.

There is no formal test, so don't worry. This is a friendly chat to find out if the course is right for them.

The process at Bath College includes:

• A friendly chat with the tutor
• A review of the learner's EHCP
• A chat with you, the parent or carer, to understand their goals
• They do not need to be fully confident yet.

This programme reduces anxiety in a friendly space, where learners can build confidence to try different vocational areas.

The Future Skills modules build confidence and help learners work towards their personal EHCP targets.

• Induction and Readiness to Learn
• Functional English
• Functional Maths
• Digital Skills for Life and Work
• Personal & Social Development
• Independent Living Skills
• Vocational Tasters
• Work Readiness and Employability
• Enrichment and Community Engagement
• Progression Planning

They will start with a six-week settling period.

Here, learners will build trust and routine to reduce anxiety.

Once they're comfortable, tutors will slightly increase the workload. This will help them progress at their own pace.

All lessons take place in a small classroom.

Low-sensory breakout rooms give learners a chance to reflect and attend one-to-one sessions.

The flexible, personalised timetable helps learners meet their individual EHCP targets..

They will also attend vocational taster sessions.

This will help them try different experiences without pressure and discover a new passion.

Group activities also help learners develop essential communication skills for daily activities and the workplace.

At Bath College, tutors recognise progress through small units of work.

They receive certificates to celebrate each module milestone, with the team holding celebration events to recognise success.

Typically, they will be assessed through observation during practical activities.

And tutors will regularly update you, the parent or carer, on their progress.

This way, you have peace of mind about your young person's journey to confidence and independence.

After Future Skills, they can progress to the Future Choices or Future Steps to work courses and develop employability skills in a structured space.

This helps learners connect confidence, independence, and structure to prepare for real paid work.

Most learners study this course for free if they:

• Have an EHCP
• Meet the eligibility criteria through their local authority

If they do not have an EHCP, funding will vary depending on age and learning needs.

Do you need help to cover travel costs and meals at the college? Please email studentfunding@bathcollege.ac.uk.

At Bath College, we want everyone to succeed. To remove learning barriers, we offer:

• Experienced SEND teaching staff
• Job coaches who offer one-to-one support
• Learning materials for complex needs
• Quiet break-out rooms
• Risk assessments
• Accessible laptops, visual help, and assistive tools
• Regular progress updates with you, the parent or carer
• EHCP support to work towards goals in learning
• Wellbeing support through the college's SEND team