From Classroom to Career; Building skills, building confidence, building futures
Course Outline
We propose a 2-year course, for 2 days per week (yr10-y11) for students to attain their functional skills in English, Maths, Digital Skills, Applied Science, Transition to Adulthood (which incorporates independent living and employability skills) and two vocational qualifications from Level 1-Level 2).
Learning is centred around:
• Small class sizes
• Practical learning
• Project-based delivery
• Individual learning targets
• High expectations
• Positive relationships
• Restorative practice
• Adaptive teaching
• SEND-informed practice
• Trauma-informed practice
• Consistent routines
• Employer-linked projects
Our curriculum is designed to rebuild confidence alongside knowledge and skills. Each learner will be given a logbook to capture and record their learning journey and ultimately will form a career portfolio to demonstrate their skills and
knowledge for future study and/or employment.
Course Modules
We are NOCN (National Open College Network) accredited and can offer a variety of vocational courses with an emphasis on hands-on, practical elements. Each course
aims to develop students’ confidence, life skills, ability to gain employment and to grow into successful and productive adults.
Our current qualification portfolio comprises of:
1. Accountancy and Business Management
2. Art and Design
3. Barbering and Men’s Wellness
4. Hospitality and Catering
5. Education and Training
6. Games Design
7. Hairdressing
8. Beauty
9. Pet Care and Grooming
10. Woodworking
11. Construction Trades: Plumbing, Electrical and Carpentry
12. Horticulture
13. Music and Media Production (incl. DJing, podcasting, photography and videography)
14. Personalised Learning Programme (Thrive Practitioner delivering life skills, independent learning, confidence building, addressing skills gap)
Each of these courses can be offered at Level 1, 2 based on the student's ability and is enhanced with personal development opportunities and work experience. English and Mathematics, digital skills and Applied Science are embedded into the delivery to provide core subject qualifications (Entry Level 1 to Level 2).
Learners will work towards a recognised vocational qualification aligned with progression into Coventry College.
Qualifications may include accredited vocational awards and certificates suitable for progression into Level 1 or Level 2 study.
Awarding Body
NOCN
Student Expected Outcomes
By the end of the programme learners will have:
• Improved attendance
• Improved engagement
• Increased confidence
• Vocational qualifications
• Clear career aspirations
• Experience of the workplace
• Completed college applications
• Successful post-16 progression pathway
• Reduced risk of becoming NEET
Key Stage course delivered to
KS4
Admissions Criteria
KS4 student
Staff Experience
Teacher - PGCE secondary school teacher in Science. Degree in Chemistry. Masters in Inclusive Education (SEN).
