Progression Routes

Pre-Entry

Students will study literacy and numeracy, as well as a whole range of areas including ICT, Community Skills, Citizenship, Independence Skills, Personal Safety and Creative Arts.

Entry Level

Students will study areas to improve numeracy, literacy and communication skills, as well as develop decision-making, planning, goal setting and work skills. Students can choose from a wide range of work-related subjects, including:

• Catering
• Childcare
• Hairdressing
• Art & Design
• Sports
• ...and more!

Level 1 (Foundation)

Students with few or no qualifications. Many of these courses are vocational, designed to give students background knowledge of the work they're interested in.

• Academic Pathway
  • Pathways to GCSE
• Vocational Pathway
  • BTEC Introductory Diploma
  • NVQ Level 1
  • Level 1 Vocational Pathway
  • Other Level 1 Qualifications
• Apprenticeship Pathway
  • Programmes leading to apprenticeships

Level 2 (Intermediate)

Students who have Level 1 qualifications and wish to specialise in a particular area of work, or students who wish to take GCSEs or improve upon their existing grades.

• Academic Pathway
  • GCSEs
• Vocational Pathway
  • BTEC First Diploma
  • NVQ Level 2
  • Other Level 2 Qualifications
• Apprenticeship Pathway
  • Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 2)

Level 3 (Advanced)

Students who have the right GCSEs or other Level 2 qualifications.

• Academic Pathway
  • 'AS'/'A' Levels
  • Access to HE
  • 18+ Intensive 'A' Level Programme
• Vocational Pathway
  • BTEC National Diploma
  • NVQ Level 3
  • Other Level 3 Qualifications
• Apprenticeship Pathway
  • Apprenticeship (NVQ Level 3)

Level 4/5

Students who have Level 3 qualifications, 'A' Level passes at the required grades, or who have relevant work experience that is taken into consideration

• Academic Pathway
  • Degree
  • Top-up Degree
  • Foundation Degree
  • HND
• Vocational Pathway
  • NVQ Level 4
  • NVQ Level 5