New College Nottingham offers the following types of link courses for Special School pupils:
Taster courses
Taster courses run for 10 weeks and take place each term. Students attend for two hours per week and have an opportunity to study subjects with specialist teachers in realistic vocational teaching environments that they will not have the opportunity to experience at School.
Subjects available:
- Catering & Patisserie
- Floristry
- Music
- Painting & Decorating
- Plastering & Tiling
- Performing Arts
- Performing Arts & Music
- Personal Grooming
Accredited courses
Accredited courses run for up to two hours per week for a whole year and lead to a certificate or qualification. They allow the study of some subjects in more depth than is possible at School.
Subjects available:
Other courses
Depending on your needs and interests, you may study:
- Catering
- ICT
- Performing Arts
Tutors work together to plan courses to suit the needs of the learners.
We work closely with Special Schools to ensure this process is as effective as possible and that our provision is appropriate and responsive to the needs of the learners.
All Special Schools are contacted with details of our offer for the year and invited to apply for provision.
Progression
After students leave Special Schools they may like to apply for our Entry or Connects Programmes – for details contact Anne Hallam on 0115 953 4361.
How do I apply for a Special School link course?
If you are at Special School the information will have come to your School already – just ask a teacher.
Teachers at Special Schools
If you would like to be involved, please ring Anne Hallam on 0115 953 4361 for details.