There are no formal entry requirements. All 14 16s will need approval from either the school or Local Authority,. Entry Requirements to courses other than Find Your Future will be considered on an individual basis.
Students who are on the school roll:
The referral for 14-16 alternative provision must be agreed and made by the school. This is because a ‘Service Level Agreement’ needs to be set up between the college and the school to agree responsibilities, support, costs etc.
Students who are Elective Home Educated (EHE):
The referral must come from a parent / guardian who will be the college’s main point of contact. The college has an obligation to contact the relevant EHE department at the student’s Local Authority to check that they are registered as EHE before we can proceed with the referral.
Many 14 - 16 referrals will go directly to the Pre-Technical and Skills for Living and Work Department where young people undertake a transition College Certificate and support with English and Maths. It is designed to support young people to re-engage in education and provides a first step into college and post-16.
Applications for technical study programmes will be considered individually and subject to the department's entry requirements.