What is a study programme?

A significant portion of your timetable will be dedicated to you achieving this.

If you didn’t get a grade 4 at GCSE in maths and/or English, you will complete GCSE or a Functional Skill in these subjects as part of your study programme.

As part of a Career Excellence Hub, you will carry out work experience or an industry placement to gain the first-hand experience that you need to stand out from the crowd in the employment market - this can be up to 315 hours. Many students have gained employment directly from an industry placement and they provide an opportunity to apply your learning from college.

This builds the behaviours, attitudes, and personal skills you will need to thrive in both work and society. Centred on six key themes, the programme develops a core set of skills and attitudes through a range of projects, activities and learning opportunities. All students also have a regular one-to-one tutorial with their personal tutor. The aim of the tutorial is to monitor your progress and give you the support you need to achieve your personal and academic targets

All programmes will include essential digital skills development. These are designed to help you get ready for the world of work and improve your ability to work digitally and use technology confidently. Digital skills will be developed through projects. You will use a range of digital tools to complete these. Many programmes have accreditation built in for these skills e.g. Microsoft accreditation.

You will have access to a range of learning spaces and resources in our vibrant LibraryPlus learning centres. Supported by our dedicated Learning Advisor team it includes a variety of spaces for group work or individual study, plus resources for your subject, selfservice laptops, tablets, PCs and more. Our LibraryPlus team can also support with research and study skills, as well as help with technology. You will be expected to complete homework, coursework and other learning activities outside of the classroom. Learning Mentors are on hand to help you with your academic study skills or any further catch up work you might need.

The College ID programmes aim is to build the behaviours, attitudes, and personal skills you will need to thrive in both work and society. The programme develops a core set of skills and attitudes such as communication, time management, teamwork, resilience, adaptability and respect through a range of projects, activities and learning opportunities. ID programmes vary by subject area and are designed to help you develop the softer skills that the employers within your chosen sector are looking for.