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SLW Independent Living - Your money  

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Embark on a journey to understand the world of finances in this course! Get ready to enhance your financial awareness and feel empowered in managing your finances!  

Course Summary

Starting: 

Thursday 03 April 2025

Duration: 

12 sessions over 12 week(s)

Time: 

09:45 for 05:30 hours

Cost: 

Funding Could Be Available

Find us here

ACL Colchester  
Barrack Street  
Colchester
Essex  
CO1 2LR  

 

What Will Happen At My First Lesson
The first week of your course will include Study Skills. Good Study Skills are vital to ensure you gain the best from your course. The Study Skills session will give you the opportunity to discover the best way that you can learn and fully understand the requirements of the course.

Qualification Aim/Level
Entry level through to Level 1.

Who is this course for?
This course is for young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism.

What can I expect to Learn?
You will discover the purpose of money, financial services, and how to manage your finances effectively. By completing this qualification, you will gain the skills and confidence to handle money wisely.

How will I learn?
Your tutor will use a number of different teaching methods to develop your skills. These will include a wide range of authentic materials, individual study, working in pairs/group activities and will include the use of video/audio.

How will I know how well I am doing?
You will have a negotiated individual learning planwhich will record your progress each week. Feedback will also be given during the lesson.

Will I need to do extra work at home?
You will be encouraged to use your news skills at home and in the community.

What will I need to provide?
Please bring paper, pen and a folder to keep your work organised.

Are there any other costs?
Money for a drink and snack at break time, or you are welcome to bring your own with you. Additional costs may be requested for some resources.

What can I do next?
You can progress on to other courses. Your tutor will advise as to which is the most suitable. The National Careers Service provides information, advice and guidance to help you make decisions on learning, training and work. The service offers confidential and impartial advice and is supported by qualified careers advisers. To make an appointment please call 0800 100 900 (calls are free from landlines and most mobile numbers) or visit their website https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk

Further Information
For all enquiries regarding this course please contact 0345 603 7638

 

What Next?

Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.

For details on how to enrol please click here Interview Required