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How will this subject benefit me?

ALC is a specialist intervention course primarily focussing on the enhancement of life skills and personal development. This is supplemented throughout the two year course with literacy and numeracy support in small group situations. There are many opportunities for enrichment activities and qualifications, which are delivered in practical environments in order to engage students and aid progression.

What will I learn?

Develop "Personal Learning and Thinking Skills" to help with future employment and lifelong learning.
Develop Financial Literacy skills for life after secondary school.
Learn practical navigation, bush craft and First Aid skills to enrich leadership and team work skills.
Learn how to cook healthy and varied foods, plus a basic understanding of nutrition and food hygiene.
Gain valuable work related learning in order to help inform you of career/educational goals.
Additional support in Literacy and Numeracy to help with course content and examinations.

OUTCOMES FOR LEARNERS

Maths and English positive value added.
100% Pass Rate for First Aid and Navigation courses.
100% Pass Rate in the Princes Trust Entry Level 3 or Level 1 Achieve Qualification
All 2025 Cohort successfully applied for further education, training and employment.
Development of personal and academic skills necessary for students next step.

Who is this course appropriate for?

Students who require additional academic and personal support in their core subjects. Students who enjoy working and learning with others in groups that involve team work and problem solving activities. In addition, students who would like to gain industry recognised qualifications before leaving school for further education or employment. Also students who thrive in learning in smaller class sizes.

How will I be assessed?

LITERACY

English Literacy Skills building
Exam preparation
GCSE English Support
AQA English StepUp qualification offered

Financial literacy

Numeracy Skills Building
Exam preparation
GCSE Maths Support
Building confidence in managing money

nAVIAGATION

National Navigation Award Scheme (NNAS)
Practical individual and group assessment
Develop leadership Skills and resiliance.

Healthy eating

Basic food nutrition and food hygiene skills
Preparation for a healthy lifestyle.
Plan and deliver healthy meals.

first aid

St John's Schools endorsed qualification
Practical individual and group assessment

Business enterprise

The aim of this unit is to help the learner develop their enterprise skills by planning, costing, promoting and selling a product or providing a service.
An enterprise activity might include a group activity (e.g. baking cakes, washing cars) or an individual activity (e.g. making cards) which often raises money.

forest school

Build students knowledge and appreciation of the natural world.
Develop personal skills and possible career options in the outdoor industries.
Develop an appreciation for conservation and the natural world.

physical health

Focus on developing problem solving and team work skills in a sporting environment.
Opportunity for working in a more practical based environment to develop these skills.
Students have an opportunity to try new sports.

What opportunities will this give me?

This course is a great choice for those looking to move on to vocational courses or employment after year 11. Many of our former students have gained apprenticeships with local employees or enrolled on vocational courses at regional colleges. Below is an example of student destinations from previous years.

Norton Hill Sixth From

Art, Criminology BTEC, Health and Social Care, Photography.

Bath College

Plumbing, Stone masonry, Hair and Beauty, Carpentry.

Apprenticeships/employment

Equine industry, Forces: Army, Referring Course at Bristol City, Hair stylist.

Mendip studio school

T Level in Education and Early Years.

eNRICHMENT OPPORTUNITIES

This course has been able to offer a number of experience that students otherwise might not have had chance to take part in. This includes;

Climbing at local Indoor climbing walls and outdoor venues.
Visits from external professionals such as Paramedics, Police and National Citizenship Service.
Visit to a local Quarry and Bath Fire station to discover potential employment opportunities.
Fortnightly walking sessions in the local area.

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