Ages 7 to 12

IGNITE PROGRAM

The Ignite Program is a foundational learning and development program for neurodivergent children aged 7 to 12, designed to build early competence in life skills, communication, emotional regulation, and academic readiness. It also lays the core foundations for progression into one of three specialized vocational pathways: Digital Technology, Culinary, or Agriculture, as part of the Pathways program for ages 13–18.

Who is this PROGRAM for?

Ignite is designed for children who:

Are aged 6 to 12
Are neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, GDD, Dyslexia, etc.)
Are verbal or non-verbal (with AAC/gesture-based communication)
Can function in a structured, small-group learning environment
Require a blend of academic support and functional life learning

Core Objectives

Build functional life skills for personal independence
Develop communication and social interaction abilities
Strengthen emotional regulation and interpersonal awareness
Establish academic readiness in language, math, and science through functional application
Introduce early vocational experiences that align with future Pathways:
- Digital Technology
- Culinary & Baking
- Agriculture & Sustainability

Learning Domains

Life Skills: hygiene, cleaning, food prep, money use
Academic Readiness: functional literacy, numeracy, science
Social Skills: communication, interaction, empathy
Soft Skills: responsibility, adaptability, problem-solving
Digital Literacy: safe browsing, basic computing, block coding
Creative Expression: art, music, storytelling
Emotional Regulation: identifying emotions, sensory strategies
Pre-Vocational Exposure: digital tech, culinary, agriculture tasks

Program Structure

Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Intake: Year-round
Age Groups: Age 7 ~age 13 or readiness to move to Pathways
Fees: Based on support and materials

Instructional Approach

Individualised Education Plans (IEPs)
Visual, structured, sensory-friendly environment
Experiential learning: cooking, planting, digital projects
Routine-based, play-based, and project-based learning

Assessment & Family Involvement

Weekly progress tracking
Student portfolios
Biannual IEP reviews
Parent workshops and regular communication

Transition
to Pathways (Ages 13–18)

Students progress to one of three vocational tracks:

Digital Technology
Culinary & Baking
Agriculture & Sustainability

Based on interests, strengths, and readiness.

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