The ChaseEnabling Independent Living, Employment and Skills 

What is the
Chase?

The CHASE is part of South Gloucestershire and Stroud college and provides a dedicated, self-contained educational resource in the Stroud Valleys. The Chase offers a five day Specialist Provision, supporting young people (16-18 and 19-25) who have high support needs. The provision is committed to providing learners with an inclusive curriculum and the emotional and personal support to enable them to achieve and to make progress on pathways that are tailored to meet individual needs. The pathways will focus on improving skills for independent living, social communication and gaining the skills required to prepare for work or further education.

Learners are supported by SEND experienced Tutors and a learning support team as they work towards their aspirations and the outcomes in their individual EHCP. Our ethos is to positively embrace therapies that work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and independence. Learners benefit from their own bespoke therapy package which is continuously monitored and adapted to their needs. Depending on Individual needs, the therapy package could include support from a Speech and Language Therapist, Clinical Psychologist, Occupational Therapist, Therapy dog and have daily access to a sensory room and garden.

Our overarching ethos is that we want all of our learners to make excellent progress. We provide access to a comprehensive learning programme that enables them to achieve and where appropriate, to work towards a qualification. We also focus on building important skills that help the transition into independent living, the world of work and help them achieve their full potential.

Personalised support - Learners will have access to a person tutor and support as identified in their Educational Health and Care Plan. The Chase has a dedicated team with experience in delivering aspirational and innovative learning to students with high support needs.

At the CHASE we offer a holistic and unique provision that develops skills, confidence, resilience, and self-esteem within an inclusive curriculum. The provision includes a training kitchen, life skills rooms where learners can gain confidence and skills in independent living and learn to manage confidently in the home. Staff will also work with learners to access the local community and support work experience in line with their aspirations. We recognise that every individual is unique, so each pathway is adapted to suit the young person's specific needs in line with their EHCP outcomes and following the Preparing for Adulthood Framework.

Study Programme Pathways

Personalised Support

Learners are supported by our very own trained learning support team as they work towards to outcomes on their individual Educational Health Care Plan. Our ethos is to positively embrace therapies that work collaboratively to remove barriers to learning and independence. Learners benefit from their own bespoke therapy package that is continuously monitored and adjusted to their needs. Learners at the Chase have their own Personal Tutor and Key Worker who is focused on their curriculum performance, individual one-to-one support where it has been identified, and support to access Work Placements.

The Chase has a dedicated Manager with experience in delivering aspirational and innovative learning to students with high support needs.

Progression

At the end of the programme, this pathway prepares and supports learners in their final year as they transition into employment/supported internships, training or education and move into supported or independent living. This pathway is designed to increase the learner's employability and independent living skills. These courses are delivered in classrooms, in independent living space/accommodation and by using the local community to access the Job Centre, public transport, etc.