Discovery Pathway

Students following the Discoverer Pathway follow a curriculum that prepares them for a future that is likely to be in a specialist residential Further Education college, or in supported living, with part-time working and as great a degree of autonomy as possible being long-term goals.

There is an emphasis on communication, through speaking and in reading and writing, developing social skills, practical numeracy, as well as working on skills that will help them look after themselves and their homes, stay safe and be able to access community facilities for leisure, fitness and health.

Students in the Discoverer Pathway work on gaining skills that will help them achieve in a supported work setting, having a successful interview, following instructions and working safely and efficiently.

As with the Adventurer Pathway, the Discoverer Pathway starts with the Early Years Foundation Stage and International Primary Curriculum as a basis.

Students can then go on to study Functional English and Maths at Entry Level 1 or 2, and may take the NCFE tests at this level. They also follow the OCR Life & Living Skills programme at Entry 1 or 2.