Our Stepping Stones to Further Education course is designed to support students with an EHCP as they explore and prepare for their next steps. By building essential skills in independence, employability, and personal development, the course helps students transition smoothly into a vocational further education course. Through a combination of practical learning and hands-on experiences, students gain the confidence and skills needed to make informed choices about their future, all within a supportive and inclusive environment.
Each student's journey with us will be tailored and structured around their individual EHCP outcomes.
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Course Details
- Students take part in weekly transition taster session across 20 different study programmes across all five Wirral Met campuses to help them to make informed choices about their future progression routes
- Students learn to run their own home in our purpose-built flat, which is designed to be fully accessible and meet students physical and sensory needs.
- Students learn Independence skills such as: how to manage your own money, self-care, shopping and travel.
- Students develop their employability and customer service skills in our on-site catering enterprise.
- Students develop their independence including accessing our local community.
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Entry Guidelines
An initial interview and assessment will ensure you are put in a class at the right level.
Your EHCP must be reviewed to ensure that we can meet your needs before you are accepted onto this course.
If English is not your first language, you may need an assessment before enrolling on this course. To discuss further, please contact the ESOL department on 0151 551 7144.
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Where can I progress to?
Due to the high levels of support and the nurturing environment, this course is considered a good transitional step towards Further Education for many students from specialist provision.
Stepping Stones to Further Education study programmes equip students with the Knowledge, skills and behaviours to successfully progress on to:
- Vocational study programmes within the college
- Supported Internships.
Sophie ....
Prep for Life
I am really glad I made the decision to study at Wirral Met to start my journey, and the confidence and friends I made for life.
