Personal skills – friends and relationships
This course is for adults with special educational needs and learning disabilities. You will explore what it means to be you, your personal identity, including your likes, dislikes, strengths, and emotional responses to different situations. You will be supported to recognise what makes you feel comfortable or uncomfortable and begin to develop strategies to respond appropriately. This term focuses on developing your self-awareness and confidence. Through group discussions, role play, videos, and worksheets, you can discover new aspects of yourself and reflect on your behaviour. You will produce a personal portfolio, including a self-portrait, which you can add to during the course.
Course fees
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Monday - Friday 10am-3pm
Pre-course assessments
To enrol on a supported learning or Mindlift course you need to complete a pre-course assessment (PCA). At the pre-course assessment we will assess your skills level and needs and recommend the right course for you.
You can book a pre-course assessment by calling 020 8314 3300, Monday to Friday from 10am-4pm.
You can also email your contact details to adultlearning@lewisham.gov.uk and we’ll call you to make an appointment.
What happens at a pre-course assessment
As part of the assessment, you will need to:
- provide evidence of your identity
- bring evidence of any benefits claimed in the last three months or a bank statement or wage slip if you are on a low income, and are applying for reduced fees
- pay your course fees (where applicable) and complete your enrolment
Personal skills – friends and relationships
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Learning aims
- Identify at least three personal likes/dislikes and two emotional triggers, sharing these verbally or through supported worksheets in four out of five sessions.
- Demonstrate two appropriate ways to respond to uncomfortable situations (e.g. asking for help, moving away) during roleplay activities in at least three observed sessions.
- Contribute to your personal portfolio by completing a self-portrait and at least three reflection activities, with prompting where needed.
What prior knowledge do I need
This course is for learners who can participate in activities, understand instructions and respond with support.
What teaching methods
Within this small supportive class, your tutor may use the following teaching methods that will be inclusive for all abilities and levels, so that all learners make good progress towards their goals: demonstrations, discussions, 1:1 support and practical group activities.
What assessment methods
Assessment may include: informal question and answer, feedback, self-assessment, quizzes, games, portfolios and case studies.
Extra work
It will be beneficial for you to practise what you have learnt in class in your everyday life and you may be asked by your tutor to complete something specific to enhance your new skills and improve your confidence.
Materials needed
A paper and pen will be useful to bring each week.
What to bring
You will need to bring a pen and paper.
After completion
There are a variety of different courses available in the Supported Learning and Mindlift departments, as well as mainstream classes if appropriate. Information about these courses is available on our website or by speaking to the tutor and/or curriculum leader.
Contact details
Ruhsar Osman
Curriculum Leader for: Supported Learning and Mindlift
Phone:
020 8314 6761
Email:
ruhsar.osman@lewisham.gov.uk