You can get in touch with us at any time if you need any information about our programme. You don’t have to wait for our next Open Day, contact us now by emailing: m.ibbotson@barnsley.ac.uk and we will get in touch to make sure that you get the best advice for your individual needs.
We support learners with learning disability or difficulty to prepare them for either independent living or supported employment.
Each learner will have an initial assessment which will determine a highly personalised study programme to suit their individual needs and interests.
Learners will work towards an accredited Entry Level or Level 1 programme and follow and individual/bespoke timetable.
Our study programmes offer a wide and varied range of opportunities for learners to get involved in including; Animal Care, Art and Design, Catering, Community Projects, Independent Living Skills, Personal Care, Work Experience, Volunteering and much more!
There are four steps within the study programme which enable learners to begin at a suitable starting point.
The Learning for Living and Work department is based in our Old Mill Lane campus. Visit our Campus page to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and take a 360 tour.
All students have access to Additional Learning Support (ALS). Find out how the ALS department supported Joshua Scothorn.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
Upon completion of a study programme with Learning for Living and Work, staff will work closely with learners to support the transition to their next step. This might be further study, independent living, day opportunities or voluntary/paid employment.
Beth Martin
Learning For Living and Work Study Programme Full-time
“I love working in the college’s coffee bar Cookie Crumbs. It gets really busy but it’s giving me lots of experience and I can tell I’m getting more confident all the time. I have got better at using money and I am quicker at giving change to customers.”
Shafton ALC
Abbie Williams
Learning for Living and Work Level 1 Employability course
“I was home-schooled for five years and came to College with no qualifications. The support and understanding I've had from the Learning for Living and Work department has really helped me turn things round. My self-confidence has increased and, eventually, I'd like to be a Prison Officer. ”
Full-time Level 2 course in Public Services at Barnsley College
Emmie James
Learning for Living and Work Level 1 Employability course
“I settled into the College quickly and made new long term friends that I see outside of College. With the support from staff in the department I have achieved several qualifications including Business and Management Level 1 and 2. I am now completing a Supported Internship before I go on to employment. ”
Learning for Living and Work Supported Internship