Future Ready is a vocational engagement and progression programme designed for learners aged 14–16 who are disengaged from education, at risk of becoming NEET, experiencing attendance difficulties, have SEND or SEMH needs, or require an alternative pathway to achieve positive outcomes.
Future Ready combines vocational learning, employability, careers education, mentoring, wellbeing support and transition planning to support learners into positive post-16 destinations.
The programme is designed around Coventry’s Pathway with Purpose framework and integrates:
•Vocational and Academic Learning
• Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
• Wellbeing, Mentoring and Therapeutic Support
• Early College Experience and Transition
Course Modules
Academic:
English
Maths
Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG)
Every learner receives:
• One-to-one careers guidance
• Progression planning
• CV development
• Personal statement support
• College applications
• Apprenticeship applications
• Interview preparation
• Mock interviews
Vocational Course Options:
Childcare
Beauty
Sports and Fitness
Awarding Body
ASDAN
Student Expected Outcomes
Learners will:
• Improve attendance and engagement
• Increase confidence and self-esteem
• Develop employability skills
• Gain vocational experience
• Develop realistic career aspirations
• Improve communication and interpersonal skills
• Strengthen English and Maths skills
• Increase readiness for further education, apprenticeships and employment
• Progress into positive post-16 destinations
Key Stage course delivered to
KS4
Admissions Criteria
This programme is suitable for learners who:
• Are at risk of becoming NEET
• Are disengaged from mainstream education
• Have SEND or SEMH needs
• Require a practical vocational pathway
• Need support with confidence, motivation or attendance
• Would benefit from small group learning
Staff Experience
Future Ready is delivered by experienced tutors and mentors with backgrounds in:
• Alternative Provision
• Adult Education
• Vocational Education
• Careers Guidance
• SEND and SEMH Support
• Youth Development
• Safeguarding
• ASDAN Delivery
Staff have extensive experience supporting learners who are disengaged from education and helping them progress into positive post-16 destinations.
Delivery Area
Classroom-based learning, employer settings, workplace experience and Coventry College activities
Programme length
Up to 2 academic years
Transport Provided
Can be organised
Days Of Delivery
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Times of Delivery
9:30am -2:30pm
Well-being assessment tools
SDQ
Staff Ratio
Typically 6–10 learners
Cost of Course
£22.00 per learner per hour £110.00 per learner per day (based on a standard 5-hour delivery day)
