Lifeskills Bridge

Level 1

Course Code: P271788

Key Information

  • Course type:

    SEND

  • Campus:

    Sixth Form Campus

  • Next Start Date:

    06 Sept 2027

  • Duration:

    1 year

  • Attendance:

    Full-time

  • Fees:

    Free

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Lifeskills Bridge at City of Portsmouth College is designed for learners working at pre-entry level, particularly those with severe learning difficulties and disabilities. If you are ready, the course also provides opportunities for progression.

The programme is tailored to your individual starting point, needs, and personal targets, ensuring a personalised learning experience that supports your development and independence.

The course includes:

  • personal development
  • accessing the community
  • health and hygiene
  • tutorials
  • target setting.

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The majority of students will progress from Lifeskills Aspire, however if you are a new student, you can still apply directly to Lifeskills Bridge. You should be able to complete tasks with support, make simple choices independently, and engage in group activities, enrichment opportunities, and supported community visits. You will follow college and classroom expectations with support, communicate appropriately with staff and peers. You are also expected to maintain attendance above 90% on a full timetable.

The course is run across three and a half days per week and the minimum expected attendance is 90%.

You will be assessed through a variety of ways (activity, group work, photographic and video), which will be presented through a portfolio of evidence.

All of our programmes are planned around your individual learning needs, with a timetable that clearly identifies the sessions that will be taught. You will be assigned a Programme Lead who will support you throughout your time in College. Teaching, coaching and learning support staff will work closely with you and your parents/carers to help you achieve planned learning goals.

The majority of students progress to Lifeskills Challenge, Lifeskills Drive or SAIL Entry 1. There are other entry courses that may suit the invdividual.

School Leavers under the age of 19 do not have to pay fees on any full time courses, though may have to pay for their second year if turning 19 during their studies. If you’re aged 19 or over you might qualify for an Advanced Learner Loan. It’s easy to apply for and you won’t have to pay anything back until you’re earning over £25,000. If you are studying a part-time course and you receive one of the following benefits, or you depend financially on someone who does, you may be entitled to have your tuition fees waived: Job Seekers Allowance, Income Support. You will, however, have to pay any awarding body/assessment fees (unless you are on a first full level 2 course). * If you are in receipt of Working Tax Credit or receive other allowances, you may be eligible to claim concessionary rates. If you are entitled to a fee concession you will be asked to provide proof of your entitlement. It is essential that you inform us if your entitlement changes at any time during your course.
Good to know:

We work hard to keep our course information up to date. Occasionally we may make small changes to course content, start dates, locations or fees to keep our courses current and relevant. If anything important changes after you apply, we’ll always let you know.

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