Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities) Courses at DCG
At Derby College we recognise that every student has different needs. Our Specialist Pathways ensure that people with learning difficulties and disabilities are well prepared for life and work.
An exciting new start
Our Pathways are designed to help you build a more independent lifestyle and develop skills for life and work. It’s all about building your confidence and preparing you for adulthood. You will find your time studying with Derby College’s Specialist Pathways enables you to make more informed choices, speak up for yourself and discover a new sense of control over your life.
transition video
for students joining us from school from
pathway to working life or pathway to
independence
this video has been made with you in
mind and i hope the speed is one that
you can enjoy
transitioning from school to college is
an exciting time but also very
nerve-wracking
but not just for you it is also for your
parents carers and your circle of
support whichever campus you are on we
want you to feel supported and make your
move to derby college as smooth as
possible
we do transition so you feel confident
prepared and ready
for the next stage of your education
we want you to settle in and this means
supporting you
to be confident prepared and ready
and what that means to you
transition could be about visiting the
campus that you wish to study on
or seeing your new classroom
transition could be also about taking
part in a taster
session during your taster sessions you
will have a chance to get to know some
of the staff that you’ll be working with
your personal tutor and your support
staff
there may be students that you know on
your pathway but don’t worry if you
don’t there are lots of students here at
derby college that would be familiar
with the site that you’ll be on and
they’ll become your buddy and help you
here at college
we will work with you to plan your
support
i am sure you will have many questions
we want to get to know you
we want to know how best to support you
we want you to be successful here at
derby college
to make your transition successful
please share your ideas with us
a lot of your transition support has
already been discussed with you at
interview
but if not and you wish to talk further
about your transition plans
please contact benny willis for pathway
to independence
on zero seven five two five eight zero
one zero nine one or benny dot willis at
derby dash college dot ac dot uk
for pathway to work in life please
contact helen lewis on zero seven five
two five nine one eight seven seven six
or helen.lewis at derby dash college dot
ac dot uk
for all other programs email inclusion
and support at derby dash college dot ac
dot uk
Skills for work and life
As well as improving your abilities in areas such as English and maths, you will develop your personal and social skills. Pathway to Independence will support you to develop skills and confidence for living independently through a personalised programme. This includes learning experiences which will serve you well in the future, such as going shopping for food, using public transport and managing money. Pathway to Working Life will support you to develop skills and confidence for employment. You might take part in work placements, voluntary work in the community or enterprise activities to develop your communication and team skills.
Part of our community
Our learning environment is nurturing, supportive and friendly. We celebrate and welcome diversity, firmly believing that everyone has the potential to benefit from a Derby College education, regardless of their background.
We do everything possible to ensure that you settle into College life quickly – right from the first time we meet you and through a personalised transition into College.
Supporting your success
Our staff are welcoming, encouraging and motivating. They are dedicated to helping you reach your goals, making your learning as enjoyable as possible. You can talk to the team at any time during your programme and even when you’re first considering coming to College. They’ll be happy to discuss your needs in complete confidence.
independence at Darby College the
pathway to independence program is based
at the Brimfield campus and would be for
you if you want to work towards living
as independently as possible as an adult
so that might be things like working on
improving your social skills building
your confidence getting out and about
traveling safely being able to shop and
use money as independently as possible
and then being able to plan and cook a
meal for yourself being able to look
after your own home and keep yourself
healthy and safe as well our learning
takes place through lots of practical
activities our students get involved in
things like gardening projects
enterprise projects to raise funds for
charities that they want to support our
students run our in tuckshop they were
in a lunch Club and a cafe to prepare
food for the people lots of
opportunities to build your skills for
independence and skills ready for the
workplace as well so if this sounds like
something that you might be interested
in and you want to know more you’ve got
some questions then please come and join
me in the chat and I look forward to
meeting you pathway to independence is a
personalized program so that means we
will work with you to work out what you
already know and can do and what you
think you need to focus on and learn
next so we’ll think about your long term
goals and aspirations for things that
you want to do after you leave college
and we’ll work with you to plan the
steps along the way to get you there so
we’ll build your program with you and
we’ll also talk to you about what
support you’ll need and how you learn
best in order to help you meet those
targets hello and welcome my name is
Helen Lewis and I’m the team manager for
pathways to work in life for Darby
College I have a group at Ilkeston a
small animal care group at Brimfield but
my main provision is at the Roundhouse
I’m hoping to sing many of you very soon
take care and I hope you enjoy the
online introductions pop great to work
in life is a specialist pathway here at
Darby College and it enables young
people to develop skills and confidence
for employment
centered around preparation for
adulthood and is unique for each
individual it could be a bridge from
school to a vocational area of your
choice where you can develop your math
and English skills if you want to know
more about the content or if pathway to
working life is right for you please
click on the link below
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Inclusion Curriculum (for students with learning difficulties and/or disabilities) – Course Listings
Adult and Community (3)
Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Start Date: 01/09/2025
Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Start Date: 03/09/2025
Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Ilkeston
Start Date: 08/09/2025
School Leaver - Vocational/Technical (8)
Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall
Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Ilkeston
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Our Teachers
At Derby College we believe the best tutors are usually those who have real world experience of working in the field they’re teaching. So, in most cases, you’ll be taught by someone who has worked in the industry that you wish to enter. As well as being able to share their knowledge and experiences with you, they have crucial industry connections, which is a huge benefit when it comes to helping you to secure a work placement in your chosen field.
As part of your studies at Derby College we offer a full range of assistance to ensure you have a great learning experience.
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