Outreach Programme

Plumpton College

Ditchling Road, Plumpton, Lewes, East Sussex, BN7 3AE

Course Provider Certificate

Entry Level

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026

Once students enrol, they will aim to start attending for one day. This will be increased, and they will be supported to eventually attend a 3-day programme in small groups, which can include English and Maths if they have not yet achieved a grade 4 in GCSE or Level 2 in Functional skills

Plumpton College

Part time

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

Coming back into education should be exciting and inspiring; instead, it may feel daunting and overwhelming.

The Outreach programme at Plumpton College has been created with this in mind. It offers a flexible and bespoke transition to full-time education for young people, starting with individual sessions in college.

The Outreach programme will allow young people to explore different land-based and personal development themes. This is through project-based units and will help them identify possible future courses or careers. It will also give the young people an idea of what studying at Plumpton College might be like.

The Plumpton College Outreach programme aims to meet the needs of young people struggling to find their feet in education. We very much hope that it will positively impact everyone who takes part – and help them be confident about their next steps and potential career choices.

Course Details

Providing learners with an inclusive and flexible program to explore their areas of interest to prepare them for full-time education at our land-based college.

Outreach is the perfect course for students who want to explore different land-based and personal development themes through project work.

Young people will complete projects from a wide range of units, such as:

Introduction to Horticulture /Floristry
Introduction to Animal Care
Motor Vehicle Maintenance
Forestry / Agriculture
Working as part of a group
Anxiety management
Future planning
As well as many more exciting units

What support will be offered?

Our caring and supportive Outreach team will meet with each young person to discuss their needs and interests before welcoming them into small and nurturing groups. They will encourage the students with regular target setting to help them develop confidence and prepare for their future studies.

Entry requirements

It is open to all students aged 16-18 and up to 22 with an EHCP. Most of the students will have Social Emotional and Mental Health needs. Students must be working at and able to access a level 1 course as we offer a BTEC level 1 qualification as part of the programme.

Additional information

https://www.plumpton.ac.uk/courses/outreach-programme/

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