Programmes Supporting young adults across Dorset & Merseyside
SEND Provisions
META Personal Development Programme
The META programme intends to meet the needs of students who are not quite ready for SWRAC’s Prepare for Life, Prepare for Work or Supported Internship programme.
This programme is most suitable for students who may have difficulty engaging on one of our core programmes of learning, due to social, emotional and mental health (SEMH) support requirements and for whom a traditional classroom environment does not currently meet their individual needs.
Prepare for Life
The programme’s intention is to teach SEND students the behaviours, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to lead fulfilling lives and to manage daily life experiences.
The Prepare for Life programme lasts for one year split into four quarters. The programme is tailored to meet the individual needs of the student, as identified in the EHCP. This may focus on key areas such as travelling independently, using money and preparing a simple meal. Students may move onto this programme after completing the ‘META Personal Development’ Programme.
Prepare for Work
The programme’s intention is to teach SEND students the behaviours, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed to lead fulfilling lives and to prepare them for the world of work or further education.
The Prepare for Work programme lasts for one year split into four quarters. This is often the next step after achieving the ‘Prepare for Life’ programme.
Students receive support from Careers, Education, Information, Advice & Guidance Advisers. They also attend careers workshops, employer talks, work experience tasters and group work experience, as well as, personalised work experience placements, where appropriate.
Supported Internships
The programme’s intention is for students to explore the world of work, teaching them the behaviours, attitudes, skills and knowledge needed in a range of real work settings in line with their career aspirations.
The programme lasts for one year split into four quarters. Students will attend work experience for 70% of the programme and for 30% of the programme they will engage in classroom learning activities. Often you would progress onto this after completing our ‘Prepare for Work’ programme.
