Functional & education skills
The second pillar: everyday skills that make independence possible.
Skills first, books second
Joseph is not overly keen on books, but he makes a mean cake. Cyclist, mat maker and candle maker are all on his ever growing CV. That is the heart of this pillar: we teach the skills a learner will actually use, in the order they will need them.
Lessons are broken into small, repeatable steps and practised in real settings — the kitchen, the washroom, the playground and the classroom.
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What we teach
Four strands run through every learner’s week.
Activities of daily living
Communication and social skills, self grooming such as toileting, dressing and bathing, plus eating and drinking.
Pre-academics
Colours, shapes, numbers, letters and attention — taught at each learner’s pace.
Life skills
Cooking, laundry, house chores and the routines that make a home run.
Core skills & hobbies
Cycling, swimming, music and sport — the things that make a life, not just a timetable.
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