Independent Living Pathway
The Independent Living Pathway (ILP) is for our young people with a range of severe disabilities and support needs who are developing the skills and knowledge they need to live as independent an adult life as possible.
The Pathway prepares each young person for their next step into life beyond Newfriars College and into adulthood. Each young person participates in a varied curriculum offer, which is built around the skills each individual young person needs for their future, that are transferable into adulthood.
ILP Booklet 25-26
Vision
Promoting independence through an ambitious, inclusive and personalised education.
Values
- Maximising potential
- Independence
- Resilience
- Innovation
- Community engagement
Lower College
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Upper College
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Lower College
5-Day Offer 16-18 years
Good
Health
Wellbeing and
Relationships
Everyday English
and Maths
Widening
Horizons
Independent
Living Skills
Project Options
(2 days a week)
Good Health
Students explore physical activity, hygiene, and diet, helping them understand healthy living and make positive lifestyle choices.
Wellbeing and Relationships
Learners develop self-awareness, emotional understanding and empathy, while learning how to maintain positive friendships, stay safe, and build healthy relationships in an accessible and relevant way.
Everyday English and Maths
This course focuses on practical skills for daily life, including reading, writing, time, and money management, to build confidence and independence in preparation for adulthood.
Explore
Students experience new activities, cultures and environments while practising communication, problem-solving, and embedded English and Maths skills in real-world settings.
Independent Living Skills
Learners gain practical skills for cooking, home management and personal care, promoting independence and confidence in managing everyday life.
Options
- Around the World
- Art
- Café
- College Volunteers
- Communication & Performance
- Enterprise
- Horticulture
- Nurture
- Shopping Buddies
- Sport
- Swimming
- Upcycling
- Woodwork
Our aim is to transform the lives of young people through partnership, collaboration, enterprise and innovation. Our vision is to maximise opportunities.
Upper College
3-Day Offer 19+ years
Healthy Bodies –
Healthy Minds
My Community
Cooking
Independent
Living Skills
Project Options – depending on
interest and timetabled days in college
Healthy Bodies and Healthy Minds
Learners develop healthy habits and coping strategies to support physical and mental wellbeing, while exploring relationships, online safety, and British Values.
My Community
This course helps students build independence and confidence by learning to navigate their local community, use public transport, handle money, and stay safe.
Cooking
Students learn essential kitchen skills, from meal preparation and food hygiene to using equipment safely, promoting independence and confidence.
Independent Living Skills
Focused on adulthood preparation, this course teaches personal care, home safety, emergency response, and daily routines to support independent living.
Options
Interest-based, full-day sessions on Wednesdays and Fridays, allowing students to apply skills in real-world scenarios while developing teamwork, decision-making, and independence.
- Around the World
- Art
- Café
- College Volunteers
- Communication & Performance
- Enterprise
- Horticulture
- Nurture
- Shopping Buddies
- Sport
- Swimming
- Upcycling
- Woodwork
ILP Booklet 25-26
In this Section
Supported
Internships
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