Catering & Hospitality

A 3-year programme building independence, confidence, and real-world skills for young adults with learning disabilities.

The Catering & Hospitality pathway at Brighter Futures College is a structured 3-year programme designed to develop independence, confidence, and real-world employability skills for young adults with learning disabilities.

Learners are taught through a 70% practical, 30% structured teaching model, using real working environments — including work experience at Camouflage Café — rather than simulated learning.

OUR LEARNING MODEL

70% Practical
30% Structured

Hands-on learning in real kitchens and cafés, supported by classroom-based teaching.

Core Skills Learners Develop

Aligned to Preparing for Adulthood outcomes

Safety & Hygiene
Food Preparation
Drink & Barista Skills
Communication & Teamwork
Task Completion & Routine
Workplace Behaviour
Independence & Responsibility
Time Management
Problem Solving

Vocational Modules

Delivered across all 3 years, with increasing complexity each year

01Equipment & Hygiene Training
02Basic Food Preparation
03Drinks & Barista Skills
04Front of House Service
05Cleaning & Maintenance
06Customer Interaction
07Kitchen Skills
08Cooking Skills
09Communication
10Event Catering
11Work Placement

How Learning is Delivered

Weeks per year

34

Structured teaching plan

Activities per module

2–3

Key activities each week

Programme length

3 yrs

Increasing complexity

Let’s Talk About Your Young Person’s Future

If you are exploring specialist further education options for a young adult with learning disabilities, we would love to welcome you to Brighter Futures Specialist College.