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New Directions

This course is a personal development course for 16-18 year olds that is aimed at students who might find it hard to be in large groups, social situations and are lacking confidence and self-esteem.

Course Information

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  • Course Type School Leaver
  • Subject Area Foundation Learning and Support
  • Qualification N/A
  • Study Mode: Full Time Only
  • Course Level Entry Level
  • Location The Globe Centre
  • Course Length 12 weeks
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Overview

This course is a personal development course for 16-18 year olds that is aimed at students who might find it hard to be in large groups, social situations and are lacking confidence and self-esteem.

On this course you will:

Begin on a one-to-one basis with the New Directions Tutor, where you will set targets to work on over the 12-week period and start to complete a project on a subject area of interest. You will gradually build up the amount of time in college and working with other young people. Taught sessions on topics such as confidence, anxiety, stress management and study skills will help you achieve your goals.

Choose this course if…

  • You find being in a large classroom setting challenging
  • Find working with other people challenging
  • You feel working with a tutor one-to-one and slowly improving your social skills and confidence would benefit you

Future Steps:

Your progression will be dependent on qualifications achieved prior to this course, but could include progressing onto another Outreach course, an Apprenticeship, A Level or other full time programme.

Entry Requirements

Application is by email only, and entry is subject to interview with one of our teaching team. There are no formal entry requirements for this course.

Facilities

There is a refectory at Hele Road and a learning centre, which is close by.

Additional Costs

You will have to pay your travel costs to and from College.

 

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