Future Ready: Life Skills for University, Travel & Beyond
3-Day Practical Summer Course for Year 13 Leavers (From all schools)
Leaving home is a big step - an exciting milestone, but one that can feel overwhelming at times. From cooking and managing daily life to finding work and handling unexpected situations, many young adults can feel underprepared for independent living. Future Ready is a hands-on, practical course designed to equip students with the skills and confidence for life beyond school - whether they’re heading to university, travelling, or living away from home for the first time.
Delivered by experienced King Edward’s School staff and specialist external trainers, every session is designed to be practical, relevant and immediately useful.
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Course Dates: Tuesday 28th - Thursday 30th July
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Time:
- Tuesday & Wednesday: 9.00am-3.00pm
- Thursday: 9.00am-3.30pm (Full Day First Aid Course) -
Price: £288 (includes all materials and a full-day Adventurer First Aid course)
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Location: King Edward's School, North Road, Bath BA2 6HU (Upper Entrance) Click here for a site map
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Open to: Year 13 leavers from all schools
To book this course, please click on the button below:
COURSE OVERVIEW
Cooking & Kitchen Confidence
Students spend two half days working alongside our catering team, learning practical cooking skills for everyday life - not just following recipes. They will:
- Prepare simple, affordable meals from scratch
- Learn how to cook in bulk and turn one meal into multiple dishes
- Understand best practice in food hygiene, as well as safe storage and reheating
- Plan meals they can realistically prepare at university
- Build confidence preparing and managing their own meals
*Each session includes cooking and eating the dishes prepared. The course is designed to be accessible for a range of dietary needs (please let us know requirements in advance).
Career Kickstart (Student Jobs & Work Experience)
Delivered by our HR team, this session focuses on helping students confidently enter the world of work. They will learn how to:
- Create a strong CV for retail and hospitality roles
- Write effective cover letters
- Gain useful work experience
- Secure part-time work while studying
- Balance work alongside university life
Practical Life Skills (DIY & Car Essentials)
Our Estates team will cover essential everyday skills many young adults wish they already had:
- Fixing minor household issues (e.g. leaking taps and minor leaks)
- Identifying and tightening common household fittings
- Bleeding radiators and carrying out basic home maintenance
- Safe use of tools
- Reading utility meters
- Learning and practising a range of wall fixings for safely installing shelves and pictures
Students will also gain confidence with basic car checks, including:
- Changing a tyre
- Checking engine oil
- Understanding essential safety checks
(PPE will be provided where required)
Adventurer First Aid (Full Day Course – Thursday 30th July)
The final day is a fully immersive, scenario based First Aid course, specifically designed for young adults leaving home. This is not a generic first aid course - it focuses on real-life situations students are most likely to face, including university accommodation, social settings and travel. Delivered by highly experienced trainers (including a HM Coastguard Search & Rescue Paramedic), the course is hands-on, practical and confidence-building.
Students will cover:
- Role of an Emergency First Aider
- Primary survey, CPR and basic life support
- Choking, airway obstruction and anaphylaxis
- Bleeding, shock and drowning
- Major trauma (head, chest, abdominal injuries)
- Bone, soft tissue, neck and spinal injuries
- Seizures, panic attacks and burns
- Bites, stings and travel-related risks
- Substance-related emergencies and common illnesses
- Scenario-based training using real-life situations
FURTHER COURSE INFORMATION:
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terms & conditions AND booking
Before completing a booking, you must have read our Terms & Conditions.
READ OUR TERMS & CONDITIONS
Bookings:
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If we require any additional information, we will contact you. In the meantime, should you have any specific questions, please contact Naomi Bateson at n.bateson@kesbath.com. Please note, as per our terms and conditions, this course will be cancelled if uptake is low. If this occurs, you will be informed at least two weeks before the course start date and issued with a full refund.
