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- Course and Provider Name
- From Classroom to Career; Building skills, building confidence, building futures - Progressive Training
- Organisation fact sheet
- https://www.coventry.gov.uk/downloads/file/47208/factsheet-pct-2026-to-2027
- Organisation Logo
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- Address for Course Delivery
- Unit 3, 45 Burnsall Road, Canley CV5 6BU
- Lead Contact for Course
- Angela Saunders
- Lead Contact Number
- 07940243144
- Lead Contact Email
- asaunders@pct.one steasdale@pct.one
- Course Name
- From Classroom to Career; Building skills, building confidence, building futures
- Course Outline
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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
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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
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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).
- Delivery Area
- Earlsdon Site
- Programme length
- Up to 2 academic years
- Transport Provided
- No
- Days Of Delivery
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Times of Delivery
- 9:30am - 2:30pm
- Well-being assessment tools
- SDQ
- Staff Ratio
- Group
- Cost of Course
- £118.85 per student, per day
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