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continue with the College introducing Life in the UK classes to support the compulsory external
examination for anyone wishing to apply for the right to remain in the UK. In relation to evening
class provision, in addition to summable activity, the College will offer a range of full cost-recovery
courses such as British Sign Language, Simple Suppers and Motor Cycle Maintenance. Since its
formation, the College has identified a changing trend with reduction participation in evening class
provision. Changes to the criteria for Individual Learning Accounts appears to have resulted in less
take up in areas such as Hair and Beauty where up-skilling courses were generally in high demand.
The College will work with partners, employers and stakeholders to ensure that evening provision
meets their needs, as well as the needs of the communities it serves.
Supported Learning
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The College will rebalance provision for supported learning across the main campuses to reflect
the needs of individuals. A small increase in full-time programmes will be offered at the Ayr
campus, and a slight increase in part-time provision will be provided at the Kilwinning campus
to help current students with transitions from full-time courses into community provision or
supported employment.
54. will work with CPP partners to achieve positive outcomes for students. A new range of
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vocational DPG18 programmes branded as ‘Routes to…’ will ease transitions for supported
learning students into vocational courses. The vocational elements of the courses will be delivered
by the relevant subject area, and the personal development elements and Personal Learning
Support Plans delivered by access and inclusion staff.
55.
Evidence from the Equality Challenge Unit suggests that 21% of Ayrshire students declared a
disability in 2012, the second highest rate in Scotland. The College will continue to work with East
Ayrshire Council and partners to support Project Search to give students with learning disabilities
the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in the workplace. Launched at University Hospital
Crosshouse in December 2013, Project Search is a collaboration between East Ayrshire Council,
NHS Ayrshire & Arran, Ayrshire College and the Scottish Consortium for Learning Disability to help
17-24 year olds who have learning difficulties, or are on the autistic spectrum, to build skills for
employment. Through a combination of classroom sessions and hands-on work placements at the
hospital, the project will assist students in their last year of education prepare to find a job.
Supporting looked after and accommodated children
and care leavers
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