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Life Skills Skills For Independent Living Curriculum For Special Needs

UNITY COLLEGERef: https://unity-college.org.za/life-skills-skills-for-independent-living-curriculum-for-special-needs/

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This document is an article promoting Unity College's Life Skills for Independent Living curriculum designed for students with special needs. It describes how the curriculum focuses on practical life skills such as personal hygiene, cooking, communication, and workplace etiquette, supported by individualised development plans and work experience programmes. The article emphasizes preparing students for independence and employment through hands-on, personalised learning. It also highlights the school's integrated approach and commitment to inclusive education.

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work placement opportunityOngoing

Work Experience Programme

Senior students at Unity College participate in a real-world work experience programme through voluntary placements, in-house tasks, or supported work settings. This helps them build confidence and gain practical skills for future employment.

Who it is for
senior students in special needs education
How to act on it
Participation is available to senior students enrolled in the Life Skills curriculum at Unity College.
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That’s why senior students in our special needs school participates in our Work Experience Programme – whether through voluntary placements, in-house tasks, or supported work settings.
personalised learning planOngoing

Individual Development Programme (IDP)

Every student at Unity College receives a personalised Individual Development Programme (IDP) tailored to their specific needs, including short-term and long-term goals focused on independence and learning progress.

Who it is for
students with special needs at Unity College
How to act on it
Students are assigned an IDP as part of their enrolment and ongoing support at Unity College.
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As part of mastering life skills, every student at Unity College follows an Individual Development Programme (IDP), carefully designed to meet their specific needs.
educational programmeOngoing

Life Skills for Independent Living Curriculum

Unity College offers a personalised life skills curriculum for students with special needs, focusing on practical abilities such as personal hygiene, cooking, communication, teamwork, and workplace etiquette. The programme prepares students for independent living and employment through hands-on learning and individualised development plans.

Who it is for
students with special needs preparing for independence and employment
How to act on it
Enrol at Unity College through the official enrolment process.
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At Unity College, our Life Skills – also understood as Skills for Independent Living – curriculum is designed to equip learners with the skills they need to succeed in both everyday life and the workplace.

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City of Johannesburg, Gauteng

Reference

https://unity-college.org.za/life-skills-skills-for-independent-living-curriculum-for-special-needs/

Key Takeaways

  • Life Skills for Independent Living Curriculum
  • special needs
  • Unity College
  • Johannesburg
  • Individual Development Programme (IDP)
  • Work Experience Programme
  • personalised learning
  • transition to adulthood
  • functional academics
  • real-world experience
  • Unity College
  • Michelle Kirk
  • Anne M. Hayes
  • Jennae Bulat
  • TGR Software
  • 59 Runnymead Avenue, Chartwell North Estates, Johannesburg