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Pathways

There are three pathways available in Key Stage 5: academic, vocational or academic/vocational blend.

• Academic = A levels or Applied A levels. These are mainly exams and coursework.

• Vocational = BTEC qualifications. These are practical courses all assessed through assignments.

• Blend = Combination of academic and vocational qualifications.

Levels and Qualifications

The courses on offer at Post 16 will allow you to gain Level 3 qualifications.

• Level 3 courses: AS Levels, A levels, Applied A levels or BTEC National Award, Certificate or Diplomas.

• GCSE English and GCSE Maths. If you have not gained a C grade in GCSE English or Maths you must continue to study to gain either of these qualifications throughout your time in Post 16.

Typical Year 12 Schedule

• 
  3 courses – academic, vocational, blend

• EPQ –2 hours

• Course contact time – 5 hours per subject = 20 hours

• Course non-contact time – 5 hours per subject =

• 20 hours of learning outside of lessons (minimum)

• Daily Post 16 mentor time – 15 mins

• Weekly Guidance session – 1 hour

• Private study – 4 hours

• Enrichment

• Work Placement

• Volunteering

Typical Year 13 Schedule

• 
  3 courses – academic, vocational, blend

• Course contact time – 5 hours per subject = 15 hours

• Course non-contact time – 5 hours per subject =

• 15 hours of learning outside of lessons (minimum)

• Daily Post 16 mentor time – 15 mins

• Weekly Guidance session – 1 hour

• Private study – 9 hours

• Enrichment

• Work Placement

• Volunteering