Independent Living-Money for adults with learning disabilities and/or autism
Join this course to develop the essential skills needed to manage your own finances. You will learn about handling money and accessing financial services, helping you to understand everyday financial tasks. These skills will support your journey towards greater independence and confidence in managing your finances.
Course Summary
Starting:
Tuesday 16 March 2027
Duration:
11 sessions over 11 week(s)
Time:
10:00 for 03:00 hours
Cost:
Funding May 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. 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. This will include reading and agreeing to the learner charter, setting class rules and understanding boundaries within college.
Qualification Aim/Level
Entry level through to Level 1.
Who is this course for?
Young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism who are looking to move into Independent or supported living.
What can I expect to Learn?
You will learn about handling money and accessing financial services, helping you to understand everyday financial tasks.
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. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements and work towards a qualification.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You are expected to make use of the skills learnt in college at home and in the work place.
What will I need to provide?
You should bring a folder, pen, money for lunch or a drink and wear appropriate clothing.
Are there any other costs?
Occasional funds will be needed for outings or events.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.?For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ 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 7635
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.
For details on how to enrol please click here 
Join this course to develop the essential skills needed to manage your own finances. You will learn about handling money and accessing financial services, helping you to understand everyday financial tasks. These skills will support your journey towards greater independence and confidence in managing your finances.
Course Summary
Starting: |
Tuesday 16 March 2027 |
Duration: |
11 sessions over 11 week(s) |
Time: |
10:00 for 03:00 hours |
Cost: |
Funding May 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. 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. This will include reading and agreeing to the learner charter, setting class rules and understanding boundaries within college.
Qualification Aim/Level
Entry level through to Level 1.
Who is this course for?
Young people and adults aged 19+ with learning disabilities and/or Autism who are looking to move into Independent or supported living.
What can I expect to Learn?
You will learn about handling money and accessing financial services, helping you to understand everyday financial tasks.
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. You will also have the opportunity to use online learning technologies to develop your skills.
How will I know how well I am doing?
You will follow an individual learning plan which will track your achievements and work towards a qualification.
Will I need to do extra work at home?
You are expected to make use of the skills learnt in college at home and in the work place.
What will I need to provide?
You should bring a folder, pen, money for lunch or a drink and wear appropriate clothing.
Are there any other costs?
Occasional funds will be needed for outings or events.
What can I do next?
Your tutor will be pleased to discuss other courses that might assist your progression in this subject. You can also make an appointment with an ACL Career and Skills progression advisors to discuss your next steps.?For information on ACL courses please see http://www.aclessex.com/ 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 7635
What Next?
Please note you must be 19yrs or over to enrol.