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Complex Needs and Sensory Level 1 Full-time

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Course Overview

Complex Needs and Sensory Level 1 Full-time

This program aims to improve independence and employability through skills in cooking, travel, community involvement and work experience. It includes developing your English and Maths skills at an appropriate level, enhancing technology skills and participating in creative and vocational activities. Additionally, tutorial sessions cover healthy living, relationships and online safety, complemented by motivational talks from guest speakers and volunteering opportunities.

Course content

This course is for those with complex additional needs.

Curriculum areas include:

  • Domestic skills

  • Contexts for communication

  • Sensory curriculum

  • Community participation

  • Creative

  • Using technology

  • Emerging early Maths and English skills

  • Enterprise

  • Enrichment

  • Looking after yourself and wellbeing

  • Personal social development

Progression possibilities:

  • Further study

  • Supported living

  • Community participation

  • Day activities

  • Volunteering

  • Accessing a personal budget

You will :

  • Develop your domestic and everyday living skills

  • Agree, set and achieve personal targets

  • Develop your Maths and English skills at a level that is right for you

  • Take part in accessing the community

  • Develop your enterprise skills in workshop sessions

  • Enjoy fun activities during ‘enrichment’ sessions

  • Take part in volunteering activities

  • Expand your IT skills using technology to learn

  • Take part in art, music and drama sessions

  • Participate in Tutorial sessions such as; healthy living, friendships/relationships, online safety and many more!

Located at: Old Mill Lane campus

Course Start: September 2025

Study Mode: Full-time

Course Code: PLLWLFCN

Course Fees and Funding

How much does the course cost?

Full-time Barnsley College students aged 16-18 years old do not have to pay tuition fees.

Other funding information

You may be eligible for assistance with expenses such as travel, books, equipment and childcare. For further information please contact Student Services by calling 01226 216 267.

Course Content

You must be aged between 18-24 years old and:

  • Have an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP)

  • Have 'High Needs' funding for your support agreed by your local authority

  • Attend an 'interview' with a staff member

  • Attend taster/transition sessions in the department to help you settle in before you start

Assessment will be throughout the year.

We will discuss this with you, but in most cases we will provide everything you will need .

Entry Level

Progression possibilities:

  • Further study

  • Supported living

  • Community participation

  • Day activities

  • Volunteering

  • Accessing a personal budget

Other Resources

For further details, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Having good English and Maths qualifications are important for most careers and we want to give you the help you need to succeed.

If you are aged 16 - 19 and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths, you will automatically be included in your study programme. If you want to work towards achieving a higher grade in English and Maths, we can help you do that too and we offer Level 3 Mathematical Studies (Core Maths) which can be added to your study programme.

If you're aged 19 or above and don't hold a grade C/4 or above in GCSE English and Maths we can help. We offer FREE English and Maths qualifications that can be studied on a part-time basis, subject to eligibility.

If you need any further information, please contact our Information Unit by calling 01226 216 123 or emailing: info@barnsley.ac.uk

Our Additional Learning Support team can provide you with the support you need. Call 01226 216 769 for further information.

Barnsley College has a range of sports opportunities for all students to take part in, gain professional training and compete nationally and internationally. We also have a state-of-the-art fitness village, the Sports Village, where students can make use of our fitness suite, spinning studio and classes for competitive rates.

Barnsley Sports Academy offers state-of-the-art facilities and diverse sports programs, enabling students to achieve academic and athletic excellence. Remember, you don't have to be studying Sport to join Barnsley Sports Academy.

Disclaimer: Please note we reserve the right to change details without notice. We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause.

The course information on this page was last updated 09 May 2025.