PACKAGES

POSITIVE PATHWAYS

Attendance: Full and part-time Start date/duration: Roll on, roll off Location: The Skills Academy

INTRODUCTION

Positive Pathways is a programme for Year 10 and Year 11 learners who have been referred by their school. Primarily based at The Skills Academy but will include visits to other Etc. campuses.

WHAT WILL YOU DO?

These programmes support the main Key Stage 4 subjects including: • Maths • English • English Literature • Biology • IT • Sport

Learners will also have the opportunity to try a range of vocational programmes including: • Hair & Beauty • Construction Multi-Skills • Art & Design • IT • Digital Media • Health Social & Childcare and more…

Personal development can also be achieved through enterprise, enrichment and tutorial sessions and activities.

HOW AM I ASSESSED?

Not all learners will complete a formal qualification but assessment could include: exam assessment (maths and English), practical activities and portfolio building. School assessment and initial college assessments will determine which pathway a learner will join with regular reviews taking place throughout the year.

WHAT’S NEXT?

After the initial referral by the school successful learners will be invited into College for a taster and interview.

HOW DO I APPLY/ENROL?

Applications are made with the school and in agreement with parents/guardians.

This programme is only available to 14-16 learners who are on a school role and the provision is in agreement with a school/local authority.

VOCATIONAL STUDY & BESPOKE PACKAGES

These programmes are available across our different sites and we offer tailored programmes to meet the needs of individual learners and school groups.

Programmes can also be delivered in school settings where appropriate.

Where learners infill into full-time programmes, this will be alongside their 16-18 peers and all courses will include English and maths*, tutorials, enterprise and enrichment.

Bespoke packages which allow flexibility for learners, may include vocational study only or individual timetables on specific programmes.

*English and mathematics qualification will be informed by student’s entry point assessment.