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Independent Living Skills

Funding area Supported Learning & Independent Living
DAR/153886/R/PF
Location:
Dartford Adult Education Centre, Dartford
Start date:
14/09/2026
End date:
05/07/2027
Level:
Entry Level
Time:
12:30 - 14:30
Duration:
35 sessions
Course hours:
Course hours

Course hours are the total number of hours you'll spend being taught by your tutor. Self study time is not included within the course hours.

70 hours
Day of week:
MON
Tutor:
Carly Edwards-Day
Price: FREE
Call 03000 41 22 22
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Who can join this course

Our Independent Living Skills (ILS) courses are funded by the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) and are FREE to eligible learners.

To be eligible to enrol and attend our courses you must have lawful permission to reside in the UK and be ordinarily resident in the UK at the course start date.
Dependent on your individual circumstances, you may be required to show evidence of your residency status before you can enrol and attend courses with us.
Please refer to our Terms and Conditions for details of enrolment residency eligibility: https://www.kentadulteducation.co.uk/learning-with-us/course-fees-and-payment/terms-conditions/

Acceptance on a KAE Skills ILS course does not constitute an immigration sponsorship and no Confirmation of Acceptance for Studies (CAS) certificate will be issued.

Before enrolling on an ILS course you will need to create a learner account online, complete your residency eligibility check and then book an initial assessment.

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Is this course for me

Our Independent Living Skills courses are designed to cover everyday skills and knowledge for those who have a mild to moderate learning disability and/or difficulty. They are also suitable for adults with mental health difficulties or those who feel they need extra support to learn.

Course aims

By the end of the course you should be able to:

* Increased confidence
* Improved skills for progressing to further learning
* Improved skills and knowledge around health and wellbeing
* Improved skills to participate in community life
* Improved skills for Independent Living

Please bring a pen, notebook and an A4 folder to each lesson.
If you are studying online, you will need secure internet connection, a laptop, tablet or PC. We do not recommend using a phone to attend online due to limited functionality.

This course can enable you to progress to examination aims if appropriate or other study with Kent Adult Education. There may be courses in English, maths and IT available. Talk to your tutor when the course is coming to an end.

This course is scheduled to not be running on the following dates:

  • Monday, 26 October 2026
  • Monday, 21 December 2026
  • Monday, 28 December 2026
  • Monday, 15 February 2027
  • Monday, 29 March 2027
  • Monday, 05 April 2027
  • Monday, 31 May 2027
  • Monday, 12 October 2026

From 1st August 2024, the Department for Education (DfE) require that learners attending this course must identify their primary purpose for learning. This course is not available for learners whose main aim is to learn a hobby, or for leisure/pleasure.

Assessment is needed before joining this course. Please contact your local centre to complete an application.

As part of your funding agreement, you must attend at least 85% of your lessons, complete any required self study and all necessary qualifications you are enrolled on. You may be withdrawn if you do not attend regularly. If you have a pre arranged commitment booked during term time, please contact your tutor to catch up on any missed work.

If there is anything you wish to tell us about a disability or medical condition that may affect your learning or using any of our facilities, please speak to a member of staff.

You will be given information about exams at assessment and by your tutor.

Getting to your course

Find us

Dartford Adult Education Centre
Summerhill Road
Dartford
Kent
DA1 2LP

If you require any information about this location then please call 03000 41 22 22 and quote the Course Code DAR/153886/R/PF.