{"id":3126,"date":"2022-04-08T17:45:17","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T16:45:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/?page_id=3126"},"modified":"2025-09-22T10:33:20","modified_gmt":"2025-09-22T09:33:20","slug":"sense-college-curriculum","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/support-for-children\/sense-college\/sense-college-curriculum\/","title":{"rendered":"What you\u2019ll learn at Sense College"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\t<div class=\"wp-block-hs-group    align-wide\">\t\t<div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<p>The Sense College curriculum balances wellbeing with essential life skills and qualifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>At Sense College East, we offer three learning pathways: <strong>Learning for Life<\/strong>, <strong>Foundation Learning <\/strong>and<strong> Employability<\/strong>. All three pathways will help you build life skills and become more independent.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-buttons is-layout-flex wp-block-buttons-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-button is-style-secondary\"><a class=\"wp-block-button__link wp-element-button\" href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/our-services\/education-and-work\/sense-college\/locations-and-contact\/\">Find your nearest Sense College<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\t<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10  align-wide\">    <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>&nbsp;Learning for Life<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>This pathway is a person-centred learning programme for young people with complex needs.\u00a0 The pre \u2013 entry programme aims to promote independence and prepares students for adulthood.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll take part in sessions designed to help you with:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-primary-bullets\">\n<li>Core Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sensory development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Physical wellbeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Social enterprise and work skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>And more!<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To find more about this curriculum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FINAL-Sense-College-East-Learning-for-Life-Pathway-flyer-v20-September-2023-1.doc\">download our Learning for Life flyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block    align-full\">    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"box    is-style-textured-primary-tint-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Foundation Learning<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Office-Skills-_Counting-Money_-11-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A woman in a hijab points to some paperwork, while a man sat next to her glances over\" class=\"wp-image-60728\" style=\"width:374px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Office-Skills-_Counting-Money_-11-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Office-Skills-_Counting-Money_-11-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Office-Skills-_Counting-Money_-11-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Office-Skills-_Counting-Money_-11-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Office-Skills-_Counting-Money_-11-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Office-Skills-_Counting-Money_-11-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Office-Skills-_Counting-Money_-11-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Office-Skills-_Counting-Money_-11-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">On the Foundation Learning Pathway students follow a programme of<br>personalised targets that support the outcomes of their Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP).<br>Students have the opportunity to complete accredited courses and focused<br>learning units to support their chosen career, future study and living<br>aspirations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>All Sense College learners can also get career advice. The Foundation Learning pathway includes opportunities to volunteer and gain work experience.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Key learning areas include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list is-style-secondary-bullets\">\n<li>Maths<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>English<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Independence<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Technology<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Vocational Skills<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Careers and employability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Personal and Social Development<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wellbeing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Arts, Crafts and Leisure<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Transition<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>To find more about this curriculum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FINAL-Sense-College-East-Foundation-Learning-Pathway-flyer-v20-09-2023-1.doc\">download our Foundation flyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block    align-full\">    <div class=\"wrap\">\n      <div class=\"box    is-style-textured-secondary-tint-10\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Employability<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image alignleft size-large is-resized\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" src=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Serving-at-Bell-Bar-10-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"A man in a hat and apron looks to someone off camera that he's serving in a caf\u00e9\" class=\"wp-image-60732\" style=\"width:363px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Serving-at-Bell-Bar-10-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Serving-at-Bell-Bar-10-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Serving-at-Bell-Bar-10-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Serving-at-Bell-Bar-10-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Serving-at-Bell-Bar-10-2048x1365.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Serving-at-Bell-Bar-10-900x600.jpg 900w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Serving-at-Bell-Bar-10-500x333.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/11\/Sense-Loughborough-Final-Selection-Serving-at-Bell-Bar-10-1600x1067.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Employability Pathway can be accessed as a standalone option for individuals who are ready to seek work with an employer under a \u2018Supported Internship\u2019 model.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You\u2019ll have access to a job coach, who can support you with things like travel arrangements and applying for the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.gov.uk\/access-to-work\">Access to Work<\/a> scheme.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To find more about this curriculum <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sense.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/FINAL-Sense-College-East-Employability-Pathway-flyer-v20-September-2023-1.docx\">download our Employability flyer<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n      <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n  <\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you\u2019ll learn at Sense College Loughborough<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Leicestershire college has its own curriculum. <a href=\"https:\/\/college.sense.org.uk\/what-we-offer\">Find out what you can learn<\/a> at Sense College Loughborough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n  <div class=\"wp-block  box  ctaBox    is-style-textured-grey-tint-10  size-medium\">\n    <div class=\"ctaBox__row\">\n      <div class=\"ctaBox__content\">\n        <div class=\"acf-innerblocks-container\">\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Learn 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