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Adult Learning for Independence and Employment (ALFIE) Courses

Our part-time independent living skills courses enable learners to manage independently at home and within the community, building their confidence and developing essential skills.

If you are interested in applying for an ALFIE course, please click below to give us your contact details.

Our ALFIE courses are:

  • Part-time for 33 – 35 weeks starting from Monday 5th September 2022
  • Intended for adults with mild to moderate learning difficulties
  • Based in the new ‘ALFIE’ department and purpose designed classrooms at Slough & Langley College.

Skills

As part of this course you will gain employability skills in the following areas –

  • Adaptability
  • Self-Advocacy
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication Skills
  • Empowerment
  • Time Management
  • Teamwork
  • Flexibility

Range of courses

Our ALFIE courses range from Art and Craft, to Animal Management, Cookery and Horticulture.

 

Teaching

Sessions are planned with the individual needs in mind and delivered in a way that supports each group member’s development and participation.

Enrolment

Students may enrol on one or two courses. Students wishing to enrol on the cooking courses must disclose any dietary needs at enrolment.

Further information

Places for new students will be confirmed after the interview stage. Returning students will have their places confirmed after all the enrollment paperwork has been completed in full.

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