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Alternative Curriculum

Qualification

 

Up to NVQ Level 1 in chosen vocational field

 
Course contents

 

Offered to Secondary/High School pupils as part of their National Curriculum studies. The pupil spends 3 to 4 days a week within a placement company working towards a NVQ Level 1 in their chosen vocational field. The remaining 2 days a week are spent in school working towards Maths, English and Science GCSE qualifications.

 
Entry requirements

 

Must be Year 10 or Year 11 pupils in Secondary/High School

 
Commence date/month

 

Ideally September of the academic/school year

 
Duration

 

Ideally term time of Year 10 and 11

 
Method of study

 

Part time day

 
Cost/fees

 

Negotiated with School