Application Instructions
You can only apply for one course type on an application.
Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.
Applying for T-Levels? T-Levels are full-time courses that allow you to focus on one subject.
Applying for Vocational courses? Our technical and professional vocational courses are full-time programmes focusing on one subject. You can apply for up to two courses in the same application.
We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.
Course Summary
We know that it can sometimes be difficult to reconnect with education and training. We put together our Inclusive Pathways programme to support and build the confidence of young people who want to make a commitment to progress onto mainstream college courses. We will work with you to develop a plan just for you and help you to improve your maths and English, if necessary.
Course Details
This course gives you the opportunity to show your commitment and enthusiasm towards improving your maths, English and life skills. You will receive pastoral care, individual targets and our tutors will support and teach you in ways that suit you. You can participate in educational visits, work experience, taster sessions and enrichment activities, with the main focus on developing social, personal and ethical work skills. You will have the opportunity to improve your expertise in these areas by studying Laser Learning Awards (Units). There are three different levels, Award, Extended Award and Introductory Certificate. You will bank units of accreditation to achieve each level. These units will form the basis for each lesson where we will cover topics, including: * Sport and Fitness * Healthy Living - recognising the importance of personal hygiene, identifying contraception methods and common diseases that affect our health. * Participating in Leisure - identify leisure activities in the community, costs, and health and safety involved. * Citizenship Understanding Diversity in Society * understanding, awareness and recognition of diverse groups and practices. * Alcohol and Drug Misuse Awareness * identifying and recognising the different drugs and alcoholic beverages, the effects of using and impacts on health. * Understanding Young People, Law and Order * researching and identifying the impact of crime on yourselves, others around you and the community * General Skills for Independent Living * looking at budgeting and caring for yourself and your home. * Business Skills Career Planning - completing job applications, practising various interview techniques, and researching and identifying personal career paths. * Employability - identifying and understanding the need for health and safety in the workplace, as well as developing the social and teamworking skills needed for employment.
How will it be delivered and assessed?
Your assessment will be 100% coursework for this course.
Entry requirements
No Formal Entry Criteria.
Your next steps...
Once you have completed this course, you could continue to improve your Maths and English skills to GCSE level, you could progress onto mainstream college courses, or you could look to start an apprenticeship.
Additional information
For more courses like this, check our courses page.
