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| Services for younger people
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Learn Computing
with CyberAble
The computer tuition is open to all people
with disabilities between the age of 18 to 25 who are residents
of the London Borough of Lewisham. The tuition is provided in
small groups of up to 7 students. This enables a very high level
of input from the IT staff and enables the tuition to be tailored
to the particular needs of individual students.
 Purpose
To provide a high level service to young
disabled people in the area.
Each person has their own individualised
learning plan catering to their particular needs and aspirations.
This could be anything from a very intense short term course
designed to make a student proficient in the use of particular
software or a long term goal of accomplishing general IT skills.
Qualifications
Where possible, students are supported
to access mainstream education, either during or after their
course at HORiZONES. At present we offer an NPTC (National Proficiency
Test Council) qualification in independent living skills. We
await the establishment of NPTC courses in IT and in Skills
for Working Life which are currently being ratified by NPTC.
These qualifications have basic goals which are realistically
achievable. The qualification is attained through the practical
ability to do the subject and continuous tutor assessment. There
are no formal examinations. Every student will be encouraged
to further develop their potential with higher qualifications/skills
and employability as a goal.
In addition to computer skills, students
can be supported to improve skills in:
- Numeracy & Literacy
- Communication
- Personal Presentation
- Self Confidence
All courses have a well qualified and experienced
tutor.
Entry Details
Open to Lewisham residents with physical or learning disabilities in
the 18 to 25 age range.
Entry is based on a visit to the centre and an informal interview.
The course is designed to last a maximum of two years and can be
joined at any time during the year as long as places are available. The student is
expected to show a positive commitment to the course.
The CyberAble course can be up to 3 sessions per
week. Additional skills can be added dependant on need.
For further information please see our Find Us
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