Part-Time Course

WHAT IS OUR PART-TIME COURSE?

The Part-Time Course is for young people who require a more flexible personalised learning offer and are socially isolated, and have high levels of anxiety/mental health needs.

We deliver our one-to-one tutoring and group learning sessions in various community locations across Bath and North East Somerset (B&NES). Please note that whilst we will endeavour to make sessions as accessible as possible our staff cannot provide students with transport to all sessions.

To assist young people to develop independent travel skills we can support them in obtaining a bus pass and completing travel training. For information on travel assistance, please refer to the B&NES Post-16 Transport Policy.

We work together with young people, families and carers to identify a personalised learning journey and build confidence to access wider community options.

WHAT CAN WE PROVIDE?

For Young People:

6 hours of learning and support, including 1:1 support with Key Worker(s), Group sessions and 1:1 tutoring. Learning can be delivered in homes, virtually and in the community
Access to a range of accredited learning such as AQAs and ASDANs
1 hour per week of 1:1 tutoring in both Maths & English. Offered in a range of levels for those who have not already achieved a grade 4 or equivalent
Wellbeing support
Support to access to externally provided courses depending on the interests of the young person
Art/ crafts, Cookery, Animal Care and Music sessions which can be delivered 1:1 or in very small supportive groups
Consistent support before and during transition to sustain educational placements and identify suitable next steps

Read more about our English and Maths qualifications by clicking here

The staff Team:

Experienced in working with young people and with relevant supporting qualifications
Ongoing training and development including Autism Education Trust training.
Skilled in building relationships with young people with a wide range of needs and delivering activities to support wellbeing
Supported through both management supervision and clinical supervision
Strong safeguarding knowledge and commitment to keeping young people safe
Take an holistic approach that embodies the Youth Connect Southwest mission to create opportunities for young people to, be safe, belong, be heard and grow

Group Sessions:

Group sessions provide an opportunity for students to develop social skills through a variety of activities. We develop each year’s group sessions based on young person interest but examples include,

Games group (board games)
Crafts such as sewing and pottery
Creative writing
Photography
Cooking and Community Kitchen
Football
Life Skills Centre visits
Driving theory
Bath City Farm

Group of people looking at a scenic view from a wooden deck.

The course is delivered by YCSW in partnership with Bath College. All students will be classified as Bath College students and as such are entitled to the benefits of being a full time college Bath College student although there is no need to visit college site. Young people may be eligible to apply for financial support. For more information, please visit the Bath College Financial Support & Bursaries page. Your Key Worker is available to assist you with the application if needed.

Financial Support & Bursaries | Bath College

All young people will need to have an EHCP and a referral will need to be made by the allocated SEND practitioner. Please do not hesitate to get in contact if you would like any further information.

Find our online referral form here or download an offline version here. You can download our referral guide here. When completing a referral, can you please give as much information as possible.