The View @ East Street Overview Booklet

Discover a unique Study and individual post-16: approach to learning Tailored one-year programmes • Work-Related Learning • Academic Programme We believe that everyone has the PURE POTENTIAL to be a success

Work-Related Learning Programme This programme is designed for students who are wanting to move away from education but need support to take the first steps into the world of work. It will develop your understanding, through work experience and studies to help you make informed career choices. This is recommended for 16-year-olds who are intending to secure an apprenticeship or go onto more work-related learning in the future. If there is a career that you are interested in, or you know that you are at your best when you’re on the job, then this is the pathway for you. Course Title You will study the full suite of*: • Personal Development sessions: Work-Related Learning Programme • Level 1 Certificate in a non-qualification programme Course Level Employability Skills is designed to that will support you develop a prepare you for the world of work, Level 1 develop your confidence and positive mindset and skills to prepare motivation for employment. It will Qualification also enhance your communication you for the world beyond education skills, personal effectiveness and Employability Skills develop skills required for the • Work-experience two days per week The Foundation Project Qualification English and Maths Functional Skills work place. • Careers education - Information, Work Experience • Functional Skills English* Advice and Guidance (IAG), to help Programme of study • Functional Skills Maths* you find a career that suits your skills Full-time • The Foundation Project and abilities qualification requires you to carry This programme is aimed at Level 1 out research on a topic of your students, but can be enhanced to Level choice - this could be careers that 2 for the appropriate student. If a Grade you are interested in. You will 2 or below has been achieved, Maths or research and produce a written English Functional Skills may be report based on this topic and in considered as an option of study. the case of practical projects, GCSE Maths and/or English will be produce an artefact or a production. studied if a Grade 3 has been achieved. Entry requirements: This course is open to all students but we do expect a positive approach to work. *TV@ES reserves the right to withdraw unviable courses or amend study programmes

Academic Programme This programme is designed for students who would like to boost their GCSEs and other Level 2 qualifications in order to secure a place on a Level 3 course in a Sixth Form or college in the future. This programme is ideal for 16-year-olds who want to carry on with more traditional Level 3 studies (A Levels and BTECs) and need the right entry criteria for the institution or courses of their choice. If you are looking at A Levels and further studies in the long term, then this is the programme for you. You will study: For the GCSE (or equivalent courses), Course Title you can choose from*: • A combination of 3 to 5 GCSEs (or Academic Programme equivalent courses) tailored to your • GCSE English Language needs and aspirations that will • GCSE Maths Course Level allow you to progress to the right • BTEC Level 2 First Award in Sixth Form or college courses the Level 2 year after. Principles of Applied Science • GCSE in Citizenship Studies Qualification • Personal Development sessions: • GCSE in Film Studies a non-qualification programme • BTEC Level 2 First Certificate in A combination of GCSEs and that will support you develop a Vocational Qualifications positive mindset and study skills to Leadership Through Sport be successful in your life choices. • BTEC Level 2 First Award in Programme of study • The opportunity to include Public Services Full-time work-related learning and • UAL Level 2 Certificate in Drawing volunteering opportunities to • Princes Trust Level 2 Certificate in enhance your CV and give you a head start when applying for Exploring Enterprise university, apprenticeships or jobs. GCSE English and/or Maths will be studied • The opportunity to complete alongside this programme if a Grade 3 has online courses through the been achieved. Open University to support your The Academic programme is aimed at interests and career aspirations. Level 2 students but may be appropriate for Level 1 students seeking qualifications to support access to a Level 2 course in the future. Entry requirements: This course is open to all students with evidence of achievement at Level 1 & 2 who have a positive attitude towards and are committed to their learning. *TV@ES reserves the right to withdraw unviable courses or amend study programmes

The View @ East Street Bordyke End East Street Tonbridge Kent TN9 1HA • A pioneering, comfortable and small-scale study centre in the heart of Tonbridge • Smaller class sizes to support personalised learning • Personalised dedicated pastoral support • Tailored, on-site Careers Advice and Guidance to help you with your next steps • A portfolio of qualifications that match your needs, interests and aspirations • The experience of Hillview School for Girls - a long-standing education provider with a track record of higher than national achievement • On-site counselling services to support students in gaining confidence, growth and positivity For more information, please visit: www.kentprospectus.co.uk If you any further questions, please contact: Miss Slade at TV@ES on 01732 778 897 or e-mail at [email protected]