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Free Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Development Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyASDAN

About this course

Free Entry Level 3 Personal and Social Development Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Nethergate Academy, full-time during the day. This entry level personal and social development course is part of a post-16 study programme for students with an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). You'll work toward Entry Level 3 across a two-year programme. The course covers building confidence, emotional and social wellbeing, responsible citizenship, and managing risk. You'll also take on new activities and personal challenges.

Who this course is for

The Personal and Social Development (PSD) qualifications offer imaginative ways of supporting young people in:

-becoming confident individuals who are physically, emotionally and socially healthy -being responsible citizens who make a positive contribution to society and embrace change -managing risk together with their own wellbeing as well as introducing them to new activities and personal challenges.

This course is offered to students following a post 16 study programme at Nethergate, following either an employability or independent living pathway.

Units include those related to healthy living, personal safety, citizenship and community action.

Entry requirements

All students enrolled on this course are following a post-16 pathway at Nethergate and have an EHCP.

No specific entry requirements but students will be assessed at working towards Entry Level 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop confidence in social and everyday situations.
  • You'll explore ways to support your emotional and physical wellbeing.
  • You'll learn about being a responsible citizen and contributing positively to your community.
  • You'll practise managing risk and making informed decisions.
  • You'll take part in new activities and personal challenges to broaden your experience.
  • You'll build skills for greater independence in daily life.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Nethergate Academy. Teaching is tailored to students working toward Entry Level 3. Assessment is ongoing and matched to your individual level, as confirmed through an initial assessment when you start. Your progress is tracked throughout the two-year programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Nethergate Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assisting adults or young people in community settings.
  • Classroom support assistant: helping students in a school environment.
  • Care assistant: supporting people with daily living tasks.
  • Community volunteer coordinator: organising local volunteering activities.
  • Youth worker: working with young people in structured programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 1 Award or Certificate in Personal and Social Development: a natural next step to build on Entry Level 3 skills.
  • Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Functional Skills in English and Maths: strengthens core skills alongside personal development.
  • Level 1 Award in Health and Social Care: opens routes toward care and support work roles.

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