Name of provider
Truro and Penwith College – Truro Campus
Name of course
Access to Community and Education
Who is this course intended for?
Access to Community and Education is a specialist learning programme designed to meet the educational needs of students with PMLD and SLD streamed via two pathways.
Site/s where available
Truro Campus
Key contact for questions about course
Programme Team Leader, Foundation Studies:
Theresa Edwards
Deputy Team Leders, Foundation Studies:
Steve Kenward and Lucy Sheen
Duration of course
3 years with potential extension to maximum of 5 years dependent on continuing personal development
Age range if applicable
Post 16 Learners
Key course content and outcomes
bullet points
- ACE adopts a multi-sensory curriculum adhering to the principles of Sensology
- Incorporate a range of techniques to ensure that the learning style of every student is met. These include: TACPAC, intensive interaction, body mapping, tactile signing, TEACHH, PECS and Makaton
- Students have the opportunity to experience a wide range of sensory equipment such as the latest Eye Gaze Technology, Skoog music and ultraviolet lighting
Entry requirements
No formal requirements – course offer by interview and transition meetings to evaluate individual need
Available qualifications
Personal target setting and development monitoring
RARPA
ASDAN Life Skills
Assessed by BSQUARED Assessment Toolkit
Likely progression
May lead to further education opportunities as appropriate
Alternative adult placements
Additional charges for families
e.g. swimming, pocket money for shopping
Entry to public venues (if applicable)
Swimming/riding/bowling or visit fees
Personal spending money on visits
Optional expenses for families
e.g. non-essential trips
Residential visits
Timing across the week
Minimum 540-620 funded guided learning hours across three or more days per week
Additional time subject to confirmation of discretionary funding
Other Information
The focus is to develop communication skills, all aspects of social inclusion and making personal choices.
For all students our aim is to promote lifelong learning and to help them reach their potential as valued members of society.