At WLC you will be surrounded by performance, music, theatre and drama at every turn, with the world of the performing arts on your doorstep. Whatever role you choose, whether it be behind the scenes or centre stage, we will equip you with the skills and attributes.
This course is designed for young people with special educational needs and disabilities, using theatre performance as a vehicle to develop a broad range of skills that support successful transition into adult life. It aligns with the Preparing for Adulthood framework, focusing on four key pathways: education & employment; independent living; friends, relationships & community; and good health & wellbeing. Over the course, learners will engage in practical theatre work - acting, stagecraft, devising, movement, voice, and collaborative production. Alongside performance, there is strong emphasis on developing employability skills, confidence, self-advocacy, communication, teamwork, time management, and adaptability. Students will also have the opportunity to showcase their work in public settings outside the college, giving them real experience of performing to wider audiences and building links with the community.
This course has been designed for learners working towards Entry 3. Formal qualifications are not essential.
Learners will attend an interview and an English and Maths assessment.
Ideally for learners with an EHC plan, the college will require a formal consultation with the Local Authority who issued it, prior to enrolment.
All students will compile a portfolio of evidence that will contain a mixture of photographs, witness statements, personal statements and course work. The portfolios are internally assessed and verified prior to external verification by an Awarding Body.
Some students complete a portfolio which records their progress and development using RARPA (Recognising and Recording Personal Achievement), these portfolios are internally verified.
Most students will be entered for Functional Skills English and Maths live assessments at the level indicated during initial assessments and verified through continuous diagnostic assessments.
Progression for each learner is individually planned. If students successfully complete this programme of study they can progress onto another vocational pathway, Foundation learning, Supported Internship or mainstream options. Some learners at the end of their academic journey will progress onto community Provision.
Progression subject to students meeting eligibility criteria.
All students will participate in small group sessions comprising no more than 10 students.
The study methods are a mix of practical, theory and independent research completed by students with appropriate support.
You will be required to:
- Undertake enterprise activities and fundraising events as part of the course.
- Work as part of a team and support others.
- Undertake specified work experience placements.
School Leavers (16-18)
If you will be 16, 17 or 18 years old on 31 August before your course starts, and you have the legal right to live in the UK for the full length of your study programme, your course will be free.
You may also be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs â please click here for more information.
Adult Students (19+)
If you will be aged 19 or older on 31 August before your course starts, are resident in London, and have the legal right to stay in the UK for at least 12 months, you may be eligible to study for free, depending on your circumstances and chosen course. For more information, please click here.
You may also be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs â please click here.
You may be eligible for financial help to support with books, travel, course materials and childcare costs â please click here for more information.
