“Pupils aged 14 to 16 from local schools do exceptionally well and the vast majority pass their vocational qualifications and a significant proportion progress to a full time college course.” Ofsted 2012
For schools/organisations
We have an excellent track record for working in partnership with schools and agencies to extend learning opportunities for school based students. It is recognised that students achieve excellent results on our courses and the majority progress onto further courses.
“The achievements of pupils aged 14 to 16 studying college vocational options is outstanding.” Ofsted 2012
Our pathways offer adds breadth and variety to the curriculum, meeting the needs of local young people who want a specialised route of learning or need to re-engage with learning through a work/industry related course.
Charges for schools academy learning programmes from September 2013
| Programme | Fees 2013-14 |
|---|
Vocational-Foundation Pathways
Individual learner rate | £8.65 per hour per learner |
Academic-Foundation Pathway
Numeracy & Literacy
Individual learner rate | £12.35 per learner per hour |
Vocational-Foundation Pathways
Discrete Groups | £86.50 per hour per group delivered @ college
£74.50 per hour per group delivered @ school |
Foundation Pathway
The Vision West Nottinghamshire College Foundation Pathway is aimed at Key Stage 4 and Key Stage 5 students who are not fully engaged in learning for a variety of individual reasons or those young people that have continually struggled with academic studies. The aim is to re-engage and motivate young people back into learning through a vocational route of their choice.
Students who attend Post 16 one year sixth programmes are able to access our vocational courses and are able to attend for either one or two days per week.
The college also offers a one-year transitional or bridging course for those students with additional learning and support needs that can be accessed for students who are both pre-16 and post-16 who are LDD.
What's on offer?
- Discrete groups catered for in subject areas to meet students’ needs.
- Foundation pathway opportunities for learners to develop in a vocational environment
- Entry 3 to Level 1 vocational courses are available in:
- Brickwork
- Joinery
- Painting and Decorating
- Interactive Media
- Childcare
- Creative Arts
- Hairdressing
- Beauty
- Hospitality and Catering
- Motor Vehicle
- Fashion and Design
- Academic Studies-Functional Skills up to Level 2 in English, Maths, and ICT. Wide ranging Citizenship programme.
- Bespoke courses
Please note: Classes may have a mixed range of ages 14 to 18 years old.
What our partners say:
“Excellent communication. Very professional organisation and frequent contact with the team as and when required. Any problems/issues are resolved quickly and efficiently. A pleasure to work with.”
R. Siddons, Holgate School
“I am very happy with West Notts College and feel that the teams that I regularly contact are attentive and receptive to my requests.”
N. Amos, Bracken Hill School