Full time courses

The Go! F.E. course is aimed at young people with profound and multiple or very complex learning difficulties.

This learner group are likely to have been assessed at between P3 - P4 of the P-Scales or Milestones M2a to M4 of the Adult Pre-Entry Core Curriculum.

Learners on this course work towards national accreditation in a range of subjects, including creative skills, communication and self-help skills. There are frequent opportunities for one-to-one work between staff and learners.

Learners benefit from a highly supported and therapeutic environment, with all teaching differentiated according to individual needs.

Full-Time Courses at Area 51
All courses at Area 51 work towards developing the core skills of communication, social skils and the capacity to work with others and independently - these skills are embedded into the planning and delivery of every class, and targets relating to these areas will be included on every learner's individual learning plan. We firmly believe that these four areas lie at the heart of progress for every individual.	Download our full-time prospectus here
Go! F.E. (5 day curriculum):
The Go! F.E. course is aimed at young people with profound and multiple or very complex learning difficulties. This learner group are likely to have been assessed at between P3 - P4 of the P-Scales or Milestones M2a to M4 of the Adult Pre-Entry Core Curriculum. Learners on this course work towards national accreditation in a range of subjects, including creative skills, communication and self-help skills. There are frequent opportunities for one-to-one work between staff and learners. Learners benefit from a highly supported and therapeutic environment, with all teaching differentiated according to individual needs.
Moving On Programme (5 day curriculum):
The Moving On Programme is aimed at young people with severe and / or complex learning difficulties. This group are likely to have been assessed at between P5 - P8 of the P-Levels, or Milestone 5 - Milestone 8 of the Adult Pre-Entry Core Curriculum. Learners work towards national accreditation at one of three levels, Entry 1, 2 or 3. Learners are able to choose an individual pathway through the course, selecting modules that best match their interests and abilities. Some of the modules available include: Choosing and looking after your own clothes Making simple hot or cold food Shopping for food Carrying out simple household tasks Work-related learning Learners also have the option to develop their creative skills through music, art and drama, and to maintain a healthy lifestyle through sports and swimming.
Individual Pathways to Work:
Individual Pathways are aimed at learners who may have completed a further education course and are now looking to find work-related opportunities. The programme offers an individualised package to each applicant, combining work experience at Area 51 with additional input around communication, basic skills and ICT as well as any other areas identified by the learner as important to them. Area 51 is a social enterprise and aims to employ people with learning difficulties as part of its work force. Progression opportunities from Pathways to Work, therefore, maybe into the Area 51 team, or into a work placement or job with an external employer. We are committed to teaching people to carry out specific work-related tasks, and to provide a viable system for them to be as independent as possible in the workplace. This commitment extends to employers - as we will then work with future employers to embed an individualised work system. This course is only open to learners who have already completed some studies at further education level, and who are 21 or older. For more details, please contact Nicki.