The New Approach Programme – Alternative Year 11

This exciting full-time programme offers compulsory education to students in Year 11. Attendance is full-time and matches the pattern of the school year. Students are offered a mixture of formal and informal education in a variety of settings. Students have the opportunity where appropriate, to access specific vocational training and extended work-based learning. In addition, students study Functional Skills in English and maths as part of your main programme. Programmes are tailored to suit individual needs and provide pathways to further study, Apprenticeships and employment.

All learners will complete an initial six-week short programme from September to half-term. Successful completion of a short programme secures progression to the main New Approach programme. This course is a Study Programme, which includes Functional Skills, WorkSkills and activity-based learning and enrichment.

Course Info
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Course Content

Learners will have the opportunity to follow personalised learning programmes.

Key components of the New Approach programme may include:

  • Sports and Leisure
  • Media and Photography
  • ICT
  • Community Engagement
  • Carpentry and Craft Skills
  • Practical Projects
  • Wide Range of Enrichment Activities
  • Basic Food Hygiene
  • First Aid

There are no fees for this programme however for learners to undertake the programme they must have the approval of the Local Education Authority (information and guidance on this procedure must be sought from the Area Education Office) or from schools, and as such applications are not made directly to Colchester Institute.

Applications for this course are made through your current secondary school.

The New Approach Programme – Alternative Year 11
LocationColchester
DurationOne-year course
Study ModeFull-Time
Campus / Adult Skills CentreColchester Campus
Start DateSeptember 2024
Fee(s)Funded by: Schools or Local Authority

Disclaimer

All fees, prices and funding information shown on this page are for courses starting in the 2023-24 academic year unless stated otherwise, and are correct at the time of entering/printing information, however these may be subject to change due to factors outside of our control. The College cannot accept legal or financial liability as a result of any such changes.

Courses fees are generally not confirmed for September until June / July due to the above factors.

The course information describes programmes offered by Colchester Institute. The College takes all reasonable steps to provide courses as described, but cannot guarantee provision. The information is for guidance and does not form any part of a contract.

The College reserves the right to update and amend information as and when necessary. Colchester Institute will do its best to provide the courses shown, but may have to modify or withdraw a course depending on customer demand and other factors.