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Back on Track – Full-Time

This pathway is designed for school leavers who did not achieve the GCSEs required for their intended next step. Subjects may include GCSE Maths, English Language, Biology, Sociology, and Media Studies.

Purpose:
Back on Track gives students a second opportunity to achieve key GCSEs needed for their future academic or career aspirations. With a focus on core subjects such as Maths, English, and Science, the programme helps students build a strong foundation for future study or training. It aims to boost confidence and provide a structured, supported entry into further education or vocational pathways.

Elevate your Personal Growth and Wellbeing

Full-time programme with Level 1 and Level 2 Extended Certificate in Personal Growth and Wellbeing options available.

Designed for students who have experienced challenges in their educational journey and require a supported transition into further education. The programme focuses on personal development and wellbeing, alongside opportunities to study Maths, English, and the Higher Project Qualification (HPQ) to prepare for progression into vocational areas of interest.

Purpose:
This pathway supports holistic development by nurturing both academic and personal growth. It is especially valuable for students who may have faced emotional, personal, or educational barriers. By building confidence, resilience, and essential learning skills, the programme aims to support successful engagement in future vocational courses and reduce the risk of course withdrawal.

Additional Information:

Elevate your Personal Growth and Wellbeing – Online

This online Elevate pathway is designed for young people whose mental health currently prevents them from accessing on-site education.

The programme helps students develop an understanding of their mental health and build resilience, strategies, and confidence. The aim is to support progression into further education, training, or employment when they feel ready.

Purpose:
Elevate Online offers a flexible, accessible option for learners who struggle to engage with traditional learning environments. By providing supportive, self-paced online study, it helps students build emotional resilience, develop coping strategies, and prepare for future educational success with greater confidence and stability.

Please note, individual circumstances will be discussed at interview.

For further information please contact Vicki Vincent, Curriculum Director EHE & NEET

0121 602 7777 ext. 1022