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Progression Pathways
At Truro and Penwith College, we welcome students with additional learning support needs. Our Progression Pathways department offers a range of inclusive courses for students to gain skills for personal progression, taking a tailored approach to individual learning needs.
Specialist Support for SEND Learners
The department specialises in the areas of profound and multiple learning difficulties, autism, severe and moderate learning difficulties, sensory processing and working with disengaged learners. We treat every student as unique, ensuring they receive the highest standard of education.
Our range of courses in Truro and Penzance will help you to gain skills for personal progression – whether it’s accessing cross college education, employment or developing independent living skills.
As a student in Progression Pathways, you will be part of the College’s most active group of students. You will be able to access a wide range of enrichment opportunities across Cornwall throughout your college timetable and enjoy learning in a fun and supportive environment.
supported progression for your future
Most learners accessing our programmes of study have an Education, Health and Care Plan and we ensure the highest standard of education to meets their learning needs.
Excellent Opportunities for students to grow and progress.
engage
You will learn in small groups, enabling you to engage with your teachers, take part in a broad curriculum and work towards your next steps.
diverse
We offer a diverse curriculum providing opportunities for all students to develop independent living skills and to prepare for adulthood.
work
Students have the opportunity to develop core skills in real working environments through enterprise and work experience sessions.
Progress
Some learners will progress on to further study, some into employment and others into community placements with a focus on developing independent living skills.
Our Ethos
The main driver for our department is to see learners succeed at any level, improving their social and communication skills alongside progressing their academic abilities. Developing the whole learner through a wide array of innovative and developmental opportunities, all delivered in a supportive environment which is tailored and individualised to the learner.
Progression and Destinations After College
Due to the variety of courses within our department, learners will work towards various destinations. This can include further study within our cross-college provision, supported employment or alternative training opportunities. Some learners may transition to be supported by adult social care or supported living.
Our range of courses in Truro and Penzance will help you to gain skills for personal progression – whether it’s accessing cross college education, employment or developing independent living skills.
As a student in Progression Pathways, you will be part of the College’s most active group of students. You will be able to access a wide range of enrichment opportunities across Cornwall throughout your college timetable and enjoy learning in a fun and supportive environment.
I wouldn’t have had the confidence to do this without the support of my lecturers, family, and friends at College. I love being with my friends, and I always feel supported – not just by my tutors, but by the people around me.
Logan
Progression Pathways: Preparation for Independence.
