Nurture, Educate, Support, Thrive (NEST) Level 1
If you’ve found traditional learning environments difficult in the past and need extra support to feel confident in education, the N.E.S.T. programme at South Devon College is here to help you take your next steps in a supportive and therapeutic setting.
Nurture, Educate, Support, Thrive (N.E.S.T) is designed as a gentle introduction – or reintroduction – into college life. It’s especially suited to individuals with high levels of anxiety, a history of emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA), or those who have faced barriers in mainstream education. This course acts as a stepping stone to further learning, helping you build resilience, trust, and confidence at a pace that works for you.
You’ll join a small, supportive group of students and work with experienced staff who understand your needs. The environment is calm, nurturing and adapted to help you feel safe, valued and ready to learn.
As part of this vocational qualification, you’ll explore personal development through key topics including:
Improving Confidence
Assertiveness
Interpersonal Skills
Independent Living Skills
Everything is delivered with wellbeing in mind, helping you to reconnect with learning and discover your strengths.
If you’re looking for a fresh start in education with the right support around you, N.E.S.T offers the space and understanding to help you grow.
Course Details
- Our NEST provision is a specialist course for individuals who have previously found educational environments challenging, have high levels of anxiety and/or who have emotionally-based school avoidance (EBSA).
Art
Cookery
Life skills
English
Maths
Course Applications
Please choose your preferred study option below (subject to change).
This course costs: £390.00
If the amount shown is more than £0.00 and you are aged 19 and over at the start of the course, you may have options to help fund your studies with us. The funding you can receive depends on your personal circumstances, and could mean you are entitled to fully subsidised or reduced tuition fees.
Many of our courses are fully funded for 16-18 year olds however not all courses are available for this age group.
You may also be entitled to support with travel, childcare and equipment.
To find out exactly what you could receive, contact our Helpzone team on 08000 380 123 for a free, impartial appointment, with no commitment necessary.
“During my career I have gained a broad range of skills relating to early years education and childcare, and I can now pass that knowledge on to new learners. It’s fantastic to support learners in achieving their goals and helping them find employment in this rewarding industry.”Stefanie Crinks
