Public services

Course hours

One session per week all year (excluding holidays).

Programme overview

Throughout this course learners will explore various different services they can access in the public. The course will be split into three terms: 

• Term 1 - Emergency services - Learners will explore each emergency service and how to access them if they are ever in an emergency in the community
• Term 2 - Council services -Learners will explore services run by the council and how to access help for these services
• Term 3 - Leisure services - Learners will explore various leisure services and facilities around the Gateshead area 

Learners will gain confidence and an understanding of how to access services in their local area if they need them. This course will involve trips out to different facilities and will also involve visits from services into the classroom to talk to us. 

Programme content

An insight to the public service sector. Learn about the roles and responsibilities of the Police, Fire, and NHS services. Find out about how these services protect communities and what they need to know to keep everybody safe and healthy. 

Term 1: Emergency Services (Police, fire fighters, ambulance, RNLI, will include arranged visits from these services. 

Term2:  Council services (Visit to Civic centre, Gateshead libraries, bin collection and recycling.) 

Term 3: Leisure services (Leisure centres, public parks, public walks, places to visit in Gateshead for fun) 

Who this course is for

SEND learners aged 16 plus can join, the level of this course is Pre entry, E1 and E2. New learners are welcome.  

Returning learners are welcome - upon returning, learners (depending on their knowledge demonstrated) could be challenged at a higher level. 

Materials and equipment

We encourage learners to bring in their own stationary to complete worksheets. 

Learners will sometimes be asked to contribute to the cost of trips out, e.g. the cost of taxis. 

Assessment

You will be assessed through:

• course work 
• demonstration of knowledge 
• achievement of personal targets 
• achievement of course targets 
• portfolio of work 
• Observation 

Accreditation 

This course is not accredited.