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Pendle Community College  

Pendle Community College  

Pendle Vale Campus aims to be a place where the individual is encouraged to learn and achieve whilst developing an enthusiasm and enjoyment that leads to life long learning.

A group of students on a sailing course in Bolton for 6 sessions.

A group of students working together on induction week, to make an aeroplane

A group of students made pizzas as part of a healthy eating topic in PSHE.

The Student Council .  

About The Campus

Pendle Vale Campus opened in September 2008. It is a bespoke campus designed specifically for the needs of learners attending Pendle Vale College, (our mainstream co-located partner) and Pendle Community High School and College. The Campus hosts the following facilities:-

• Hydrotherapy Pool. • Fitness Room. • Dance Studio. • Refectory. • Multiple use games areas (MUGA’S). • All weather sports pitches. • Grassed sports areas. • Sports Hall. • Cafe area. • Auditorium. • Media Room and Editing Suite • ICT Room(s). • Specialist rooms – Design and Technology, Food Technology, Art. • Specialist hygiene facilities including showers and changing for disabled

people. • College has 3 large teaching bases, a group room, common room and

kitchen area.

“The outstanding behaviour and attendance of students contribute significantly to the school’s excellent climate for learning and its inclusive

ethos.”– OFSTED April 2013

At Pendle Community College Students Learn

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Moving on -AQA Accredited

courses

Work Experience

Adult Literacy &

Numeracy

Mini Enterprise

Supporting Physical Development and

Activity

Focused Learning Events-

Fundraising Health Awareness

Next Steps Transition Post

16

Links courses with other local colleges

Learning to enjoy and achieve

“I like the building and the teachers, they are kind and helpful, we get to make tea, coffee and toast and are treated like young adults. It is brilliant college.” –

Imran Iqbal

Explaining The Learning

‘Moving On’ is a flexible post 16 curriculum of three, one year programmes which allows for students to be assessed and awarded nationally moderated certificates. This is an externally accredited course through AQA covering Vocational Studies, A Knowledge and Understanding of the World and Life Skills. These include the following:- Life Skills. * Personal, Social and Health Education * Citizenship * Leisure and Recreation * Daily Living Skills Student’s made banners for anti-

bullying week. Vocational Studies.

* Work Related Learning * Careers Education and Guidance

* Post College Planning Some student listening to a sensory story in literacy. World Studies. * Technology * Foreign cultures * Creativity– Music, art, Dance, Drama *World Religions Further information about the course can be found at www.equals.co.uk

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Students trying different fruit and vegetables.

“I enjoy PE and DIY, it is fantastic” –James B

World Studies

Course Aim: To take responsibility for themselves, others and their environment and understand their place within it; thus allowing them to develop an awareness of the ability that we can appreciate, control and change the world. To develop confidence, self esteem, foster positive attitudes and values and express feelings and emotions in a variety of ways.

A group of students visited a church as

part of their Christianity sessions.

Some students taking part in one

of our productions in drama.

Life Skills

Course Aim: To have access to a range of physical and social environments. To develop concepts, attitudes, knowledge and skills which enable them to take their place as adults in society in a way which is enjoyable and fulfilling.

Some students learning to use the

appliances in the kitchen.

A group of students making identity boxes

in art therapy.

“Students in the sixth form make good progress and achieve well. They become more confident and independent and are well prepared for their chosen

pathways when they leave school.” – OFSTED April 2013

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Vocational Studies Course Aim: To build on existing skills and be given the opportunity to maintain, consolidate and develop their learning in a vocational context. Students will have access to a choice of vocational contexts which may include: the College, wider community, recreation, College and post school placements, to enable them to gain further experiences of life-long learning. Some students planting in a horticultural session.

Students learning how to make a

simple snack, in snack preparation.

A student helping to put together the rabbit hutch in DIY.

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Literacy and Numeracy

At Pendle Community College Literacy and Numeracy are taught through the Adult Literacy and Numeracy Pre and Core Curriculum. The focus is on the practical application of these skills in everyday situations. The Independent Learners (who have previously achieved Entry Level 2 and above) use the Skill Builders Scheme that is accredited by AQA in addition to the practical activities, games are utilised and all learners focus on their own specific IEP Targets.

Learners that follow the pre Adult Curriculum follow a programme that links to other Course elements and has a strong emphasis on individual projects that focus on their Targets in their IEP. The Moving On Adult Literacy and Numeracy Course is used as a framework to support this over a three year Period.

“I like everything about college.” – Amy

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A group of students in numeracy went to look at buildings, to gather ideas to make

a model. A student enjoying a sensory story in a

literacy session.

Work Related Learning

Careers Education and Guidance in PCC

We aim to provide a work related learning environment to suit all our students. This may take the form of Work Awareness Weeks; Work Experience Weeks or days and /or Extended Work Experience within Pendle Vale Campus or in our wider community.

We work closely with Young People’s Service (Connexions) to provide our students with up to date careers information concerning jobs, courses, and colleges both local and residential. Students have a specific time each week for WRL/CEG but they also have opportunities throughout the week to raise issues, concerns and gain information at less formal times.

A group of students went to Nelson

Cricket Club to volunteer as part of

there Duke Of Edinburgh.

A group of students working at

Remploy.

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What We Provide For Learners

Pendle Community College provides a total learning experience that is both rich and diverse. In addition to the core curriculum (Equals Moving On Course) Pendle Community College provides:

• Local College link courses.

• Serial and block work experience placement opportunities.

• Mini enterprise sessions.

• Individual Physical Programmes.

• Access to ONE 2 ONE the Pendle Community College Counselling Service.

• Access to the College Nurse.

• Individualised learning packages/programmes.

• Individual Education Plan Targets.

• Student Council events e.g. fundraising open afternoons.

• Access to external agencies: The Young People’s Service (formerly Connexions), speech and language therapy support, physiotherapy, occupational therapy, hearing and visually impaired advisory service, community nursing services.

• Focused Learning Events: Anti-bullying week, Bonfire safety, Eid, Safe Relationships, Sexual Health and so on.

• Facilitate awareness and access to local self advocacy groups.

How do we support individual learners? “People”

“College is very good. College has helped me become more independent.”– Neil

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Physiotherapy *Individual programmes developed by the physical development team. *Advice and monitoring.

Counsellor *Individual sessions to discuss difficulties. Students may be having.

Speech and language therapy *Individual work. *Group work.

Social care transition team *Moving on from children’s to adult team.

Visually/hearing impaired services *Hearing aid checks.

School Nurse *Individual work. *group sessions on health issues.

Occupational Therapy *Advice assessment of equipment needs. *Monitoring of equipment.

Teaching assistants *Support learning in class. *Support work experience.

Advocacy services *Information about East Lancashire People First.

Young People’s Service *Post college planning.

How do we support individual learners?

“Activities”

“I like clubs that we do on Friday afternoons. I also like music therapy ” – Amber

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Open Mornings/Afternoons *A time for parents/carers of current Year 11 to visit.

Residential *Holidays to Ullswater Outward Bound Centre *Coldwell Inn

Consultation evenings *Students/Parents/Carers meet with staff to discuss how students are getting on.

After College Clubs

Individual Educational Plans *A plan of targets for each student for the year.

Annual review *Meeting to review the Statement of Special Educational Needs.

Pendle Community College celebrates the uniqueness of all its learners and seeks to acknowledge the differences in learning styles as part of that uniqueness and as a challenge to ensure teaching styles are adopted to meet the diverse learning needs. In broad terms the students at Pendle Community College are described as being Independent, Supported or Experiential Learners. These descriptions refer to the learning needs of Students who attend Pendle Community College.

*Independent Learners: are students who are able to communicate with fluency and who are able to make reasoned choices work and act co operatively in small groups and with varying support, work independently.

*Supported Learners: are students whose learning is supported through structured patterns of communication and social activity to enable them to develop positive social behaviour.

*Experiential Learners: are students whose needs are met primarily through experiences and activities which are multi sensory and stimulate learning through kinaesthetic approaches and the senses of touch, hearing, taste, sight and smell. It is crucially (and respectfully) stated that these learners may be denied some senses due to their disability and may require a greater range of learning experiences.

On the next page is an example of how the week is planned at College.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How do I apply? When Should I apply? Hopefully you will have already visited us before applying. If you are happy to apply simply fill in the form and return it to us or give it to your Young Peoples Advisor who will forward it to us on your behalf.

2. When can I visit? Usually you should visit us before February half term and your applications needs to be with us by the end of March.

3. How do I pay for college dinners? Each student’s receives a PIN or biometric pass (thumbs scanned into a computer) and cash credited to their account through machines on campus. Alternatively cheques can be paid direct to the catering company on campus.

4. Do I need to wear a uniform? Good news. No you don’t but we do ask for sensible smart clothing. You will still need a PE kit, a towel and swimming costume.

5. How long do I have to stay at Pendle Community College? The course is flexible so you may stay for 1, 2 or 3 years. As long as you complete a year your work will be accredited.

6. If I am accepted do I need to fill in any other paperwork? We try to keep it to minimum but we do need contact numbers, addresses and permission for various activities, which we will usually ask your parent/carer to complete on your behalf. There is also the Home College Agreement.

To find out more about the college or to make an informal visit, please contact Jennifer Bayliss, College Leader on 01282 682267 or visit our web site www.pchs.lancs.sch.uk

“Staff take every step they can to ensure the safety of students. As a result, students feel very safe and secure in school.” – OFSTED April

2013

Or write to her addressing the envelope to:

Ms Jennifer Bayliss College Leader Pendle Community College Pendle Vale Campus Oxford Rd Nelson Lancashire BB9 8LF

“Being different, belonging together.”