Dorton College: Your learning experience

Your learning experience is based on our JIGSAW Curriculum. We’ve named it JIGSAW because it’s about fitting together, the pieces chosen by you, to complete a picture of independence and is designed so that your ability to achieve your aspirations is not limited.

Our staff are specially trained and experienced in working with blind and partially sighted young people and will be there to support you every step of the way.

What does JIGSAW look like?

JIGSAW is the ASDAN accredited Skills for Independent Living Curriculum, which will give you skills you’ll need to make the most of your home, work and social life. 

You’ll be working on how you manage your day to day life at home and out and about in the community; your relationships; and how to make your aspirations for work a reality.

The course has four core modules, which link together create a foundation for independent living.

Module 1: Self care and presentation skills

Module 2: Practical daily living skills

Module 3: Personal and social skills/citizenship skills

Module 4 : Work related skills

All of these modules are taught through experiences that are woven into daily life through a combination of class, activity and work based learning.

Studying at our mainstream Partner Colleges

If you are interested in studying for accredited courses the good news is that we currently have partnership arrangements with three mainstream colleges – K College, Bromley College and Hadlow College. So you won’t be rooted to campus, but able to study in places best suited to the kind of education and experience you want. This innovative approach enables you to choose from a wide range of courses, with access to specialist technology and support.