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Study Programme
Preparation for Studies – RARPA Award.

 
Course Title: Preparation for Study – RARPA Award.
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Course description: This full-time course is supportive, enriching and creative - aimed at those who need support to progress to the next stage of their lives, or who have struggled before within traditional educational settings.
 
On this our learners benefit from very small class sizes, supported work experience and potential mental health support – an exciting and unique pathway for those who have struggled in the past within education.

Main Qualification purpose
RARPA stands for Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement. It is a tried and tested approach to ensuring the quality of non-accredited learning programmes and learning opportunities within a programme. We use this as a springboard into full qualifications once they young person is ready for accreditation.
 
Subject area:
Woodcrafts
Painting and decorating crafts  
Photography
Arts and Crafts
Business studies and work readiness
 
Course aims objectives
The objectives of this course is to build confidence and allow individual the chance to move forward within education with confidence. There will be opportunities to study core skill qualifications but the main aim is to get individuals ready for study from an social and emotional level.
 
Core Skills
Functional skills English, Maths and ICT at Entry 3, Level 1 and 2
 
Hours per week: up to 16
 
Work Experience: Young people will have an opportunity to work within our retail outlet or work with us on our online shop.
 
Duration: 1 year but 2 years if needed subject to reviews 
 
EHCP: Also, for all young people with an ECHP will be assigned a 1:1 Mentor who will support them closely in achieving their outcomes, with an emphasis of helping them to see and realise the next step in their lives. The young person will be able to access a one-hour face to face session each week with their Mentor, who will review the progress of the young person, set new targets and stretch and challenge the young person to grow as an individual with confidence.
 
The YP will be supported to exercise choice and control over their lives with emphasis on the four ‘preparing for adulthood’ outcomes:
  • Moving into paid employment and/or higher education
  • Independent living
  • Having friends and relationships and being part of their communities
  • Being as healthy as possible
Support during this face to face time will be tailored to the individual depending on their needs but could consist of (but not limited to):
  • * Engagement Sessions – for those who may have been absent from education for some time. But, also to those who may be feeling anxious about starting a new place of education. 
  • * Reviewing and monitoring outcomes.
  • * Educational support – supporting the young person to learn effectively and make progress across their curriculum. Working with teaching staff to monitor academic progress.
  • * Wellbeing support – Providing a safe-space to talk about mental health and wellbeing, supporting YP to maintain a healthy lifestyle. Including low-level support surrounding anxiety, low mood and self-care, and signposting to CAMHS and/or Adult Mental Health Services where appropriate.
  • * Acting as an advocate for the YP to ensure their voice is heard.
  • * Supporting Transition and next steps – communicating clear and consistent information of the pathways available at Synolos, also transition post-Synolos, supporting work experience placements, CV writing ect. 

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