Offering a highly inclusive, safe environment that fosters a culture of mutual respect and tolerance for students and staff, our Key Stage 4 provision offers QCF-based qualifications that transforms lives, with high achievement rates that exceed national averages.
Our offer includes both two day per week vocational courses, alongside full-time alternative provision courses. We interview each student so that we can advise and guide them to the right course for them.
Our Key Stage 4 provision aims to:
All course costs are per learner, per year, and include awarding body registration, certification and course materials.
Access 2 Education
Year 10 or Year 11
Duration: Full-time, 5 days per week over 36 weeks
Level: Pre-Entry Level – Level 1
Performance Points: Based on Individual Learning Plan (not included in Key Stage 4 performance tables)
The Access 2 Education programme is designed for new entrants to the UK in Year 10 or Year 11, who have English as a second language and do not possess the language skills to enter mainstream education. The programme uses specially trained ESOL teachers to quickly develop the student’s English speaking, listening, reading and writing skills. Students will complete the ESOL Skills for Life Certificate at an appropriate level, depending on initial assessment, alongside developing maths and ICT skills. This course has very high progression rates into post-16 mainstream education.
Accelerate
Year 10 or Year 11
Duration: Full-time, 5 days per week over 36 weeks
Level: Entry Level 3 – Level 2
Performance Points: Based on Individual Learning Plan
The Accelerate programme is designed to cater for disaffected learners, excluded learners or those not progressing well in traditional school education. This course is truly personalised and integrates:
• Foundation Learning units through Personal and Social Development
• English, Maths and ICT – Entry Level to Level 2 Functional Skills
• Vocational qualifications through the Pathways programme from Entry Level to Level 1
GCSE Programme
Year 11
Duration: Full-time, 5 days per week over 36 weeks
Level: Level 2
Performance Points: GCSEs in Maths, English and Applied Science and Technology Level 1 Certificate
This GCSE programme is designed as an alternative programme for learners who are in Year 11 and suitable for a GCSE course, but are either having difficulty in a school environment or displaced through circumstances. It integrates:
• GCSE English
• GCSE Maths
• Applied Science and Technology – Level 1 Certificate (Gateway)
• Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development – Level 1 NOCN
• Vocational Pathway Option
Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy
Duration: 2 days per week over 36 weeks
Level: Foundation Learning – Level 1
Performance Points: 57-102 (not included in Key Stage 4 performance tables)
This Level 1 course is a work-related course with practical elements providing a basic understanding of the Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy industry.
Construction
Duration: 2 days per week over 36 weeks
Level: Foundation Learning – Level 1
This practical course is an introduction to carpentry, painting, decorating and building techniques including brickwork. Students will work towards the Basic Skills 6219 (Brickwork, Painting and Decorating, Carpentry) Certificate, validated by City & Guilds, which includes a wide range of units that enable progression into the industry or further study.
Music Production
Duration: 2 days per week over 36 weeks
Level: Level 1
This programme is aimed at students wanting to pursue a career within the music industry. The Music Practitioners RSL Level 1 includes a wide range of theory-based and practical units, including music production, sound recording and song writing, enabling progression into the industry or post-16 study.
Sport
Duration: 2 days per week over 36 weeks
Level: Level 1
This programme is aimed at students wanting to pursue a career in sport, fitness or nutrition. The Skills for Sport and Active Leisure Level 1 Gateway Certificate offers a wide range of units, including short and long term exercise plans and healthy diet, enabling progression into the industry or post-16 study.
GCSE Programme
Year 10 & Year 11
Duration: Full-time, 5 days per week over 36 weeks
Level: Entry Level – Level 2
This programme is designed to cater for disaffected learners, excluded learners or those not progressing well in traditional schooling. The course is truly personalised and integrates:
• Skills for Employment, Training and Personal Development – Level 1 NOCN
• English and Maths – Entry Level to Level 2 Functional Skills
• English and Maths GCSEs (offered as an additional option to those meeting the required entry criteria)
• Applied Science and Technology – Level 1 Gateway
• Home Cooking Skills – Level 1 BTEC
• Skills for Sport and Active Leisure – Level 1 Gateway
• Other vocational options including Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy or Construction
Please email Shaheena for more information on how to apply: shaheena.khatri@conel.ac.uk or by post to Shaheena Khatri, Key Stage 4, CONEL Tottenham Centre, High Road, London, N15 4RU