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Progression
Pathways

We welcome students with additional learning support needs. Our Progression Pathways department offers a range of courses for students to gain skills for personal progression, taking a tailored approach to individual learning needs.

highest standard and specialist support

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 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 throughout your college timetable and enjoy learning in a fun and supportive environment.

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We offer an excellent curriculum providing opportunities for all students to develop independent living skills and to prepare for adulthood and employment.

Steve Kenward - Head of Campus at Penwith College

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.

where will it take you?

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.

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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.

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Preparation for Adulthood

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Preparation for Independence & Employment

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Truro College

Tel: 01872 305000
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Truro College,
College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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Penwith College

Tel: 01736 809000
Email: penwithenquiries@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Penwith College,
St Clare Street, Penzance,
Cornwall, TR18 2SA
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STEM & Health Skills Centre

Tel: 01208 224455
Email: enquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

STEM & Health Skills Centre,
Ottery Building, Old Callywith Road, Bodmin, PL31 2GU
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University Centre

Tel: 01872 305750
Email: heenquiry@truro-penwith.ac.uk

University Centre Truro & Penwith,
Fal Building, College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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Future Skills Institute

Tel: 01872 308000
Email: futureskills@truro-penwith.ac.uk

Truro & Penwith College,
College Road, Truro, Cornwall, TR1 3XX
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