Entry 1 to 3 Life & Living Skills

Course Overview

Course Type:

Full Time

Available at:

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Course Area:

Foundation incl ESOL English & Maths

Course Duration:

1 Year

Available at:

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The Course in Detail

Our Life and Living courses support students with learning difficulties and disabilities who would like to develop their personal and social development skills as well as their work skills. The courses are delivered by a dedicated team of specialist and experienced staff. We offer study programmes which help students develop maths, English, ICT as well as life, personal and communication skills. These courses offer practical and classroom based activities as well as supported trips, visits and work experience to help develop independent living skills. This course is suitable for students, aged 16-24, with moderate learning difficulties and/or disabilities who want to develop their life, personal and communication skills.

Subjects which may include:

  • Cooking
  • Shopping
  • Life skills
  • Community responsibilities
  • Recycling
  • Art
  • Healthy lifestyles
  • Preparation for work
  • Office skills
  • Communication
  • Personal skills
  • Emotional wellbeing
  • ICT
  • Leisure time
  • Enterprise
  • Maths and English

Our students have access to a dedicated kitchen area and art room as well as computer rooms and classrooms.

Entry Requirements & Progression

What You'll Need

These programmes are designed for students with a learning difficulty and/or disability or for students who would like support to access employment.

Following application, successful candidates will be invited to an interview to discuss the appropriate level.

This course is only for learners aged 16-18 or 19-24 with an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP). Students to be fully funded for the course must have an EHCP between the ages of 19 and 24.

This Could Lead to

On completion you may be able to move onto the next level of these courses, if appropriate, or to a Supported Internship.

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Availability & Enrolment

Course ID

S0240-2627-S-WR

Start Date

06/09/2026

Day of Week

Monday - Friday

Location

Southampton College

College Life & Student Support Services

College is not just about your course – it’s an opportunity to have fun, meet new people and explore your interests! You can socialise with friends in the café and comfy seating areas, join a club or sports team or attend exciting events around the college. Many of our enrichment opportunities are also great on your CV or UCAS application to demonstrate your commitment and enthusiasm outside of your studies.

Your time at college can also be affected by life or health difficulties, and it’s okay to need support. Our specialist teams are here every day to listen and give advice, whether it’s about career planning, financial support, mental health, or something else. And if you have a long-term support need or medical condition, we’ll work with you on personalised learning support to help you achieve your full potential.

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