Choices Entry 3 Personal & Social Development

The Choices E3 Personal & Social Development (PSD) programme is designed for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are working at Entry 3 and preparing for adulthood, greater independence and community participation.

This programme is suitable for students with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) who are working at Entry 3. Applicants will attend an interview and assessment to ensure the programme is appropriate for their individual needs, aspirations and preparation for adulthood goals.

Through practical and engaging activities, students develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours needed to become more confident and independent. Learning focuses on personal development, wellbeing, communication, relationships, independent living and active citizenship.

English, maths and digital skills are embedded throughout the programme and developed through meaningful, real-life learning experiences.

Students will have the opportunity to work towards either the ASDAN Entry 3 Personal & Social Development Award or RARPA (Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement), depending on their individual learning needs, aspirations and agreed outcomes.

Assessment is personalised and may include practical activities, teacher observation, portfolio evidence, student reflection, photographic evidence, target reviews and witness statements. Students will either complete the ASDAN Entry 3 Personal & Social Development Award or follow RARPA, depending on their individual learning needs and agreed outcomes.

Students may progress onto Choices Level 1 programmes, ASDAN Employability programmes, Pre-Supported Internships, Supported Internships, volunteering, community-based learning, supported employment or further education. Progression pathways are personalised around each learner's strengths, interests and long-term aspirations.

This programme prepares students for greater independence and a range of future opportunities, including supported employment, volunteering, supported internships, community participation and further education. The focus is on developing the confidence, personal and social skills needed for successful adult life.

Students follow an individualised programme based on the ASDAN Entry 3 Personal & Social Development Award. Units may include Healthy Living, Managing Money, Rights and Responsibilities, Personal Safety, Community Participation, Relationships, Citizenship and Independent Living. Some students may instead follow an individualised RARPA programme where this better meets their needs. Units are selected from the ASDAN Entry 3 Personal & Social Development Award to meet the needs and aspirations of each student.

For further information please contact T: 0161 886 7070 or E: info@trafford.ac.uk

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.