Free Entry Level Life and Living Skills Course in Attleborough – Chapel Green School

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelEntry Level
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyOCR awarding body

About this course

Free Entry Level Life and Living Skills in Attleborough. Classes run at Chapel Green School. This full-time daytime course runs over one year and covers practical everyday skills to support independence and daily life. Students work toward an OCR qualification at Entry Level, with the level (Entry Level 1, 2, or 3) matched to individual ability. A Statement of SEN or an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) is required, along with a place at the school.

Who this course is for

Here at Chapel Green School our students at Post 16 level work towards an accreditation in the OCR Life and living Skills. Pupils can work towards an Entry level 1-3 Certificate, Award or Diploma in the Life and living skills dependant upon their ability.

Entry requirements

Statement of SEN / EHCP / Place at School

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills for managing everyday tasks and routines.
  • You'll build communication skills for use in daily life and social situations.
  • You'll learn how to make choices and decisions in familiar situations.
  • You'll practise skills linked to personal care, safety, and wellbeing.
  • You'll develop awareness of the wider community and how to take part in it.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through practical activities, supported tasks, and teacher observation. Assessment is ongoing and portfolio-based, with evidence gathered throughout the year to show what you can do. The qualification is structured so that the level (Entry Level 1, 2, or 3) reflects your individual progress and ability.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Chapel Green School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Support worker: assisting people with daily living tasks
  • Care assistant: personal care and community support roles
  • Kitchen assistant: food preparation in a catering setting
  • Retail assistant: customer-facing work in shops and stores
  • Horticulture or grounds worker: outdoor practical work

What you could study next

  • OCR Award or Diploma in Life and Living Skills (Entry Level 1 - 3): a broader or higher-level version of the same qualification, depending on your progress.
  • Entry Level 3 Functional Skills in English or Maths: builds everyday literacy and numeracy skills recognised by employers.
  • Level 1 Award in a vocational subject: a next step into work-related training in areas such as catering, retail, or care.