English – Adult GCSE

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English skills are vitally important for progression, whether that be progressing on to higher education, accessing higher level courses or improving employment opportunities. We use AQA exam board and we only offer Language, not Literature.

English – Adult Functional Skills

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As an alternative to GCSE, we also offer functional skills English which, as the title suggests is more functional and practical than GCSE. The length of the course is usually one academic year although students can progress more quickly if they are willing to put additional work in outside the classroom. We have a September […]

Maths – Adult GCSE

Having good mathematical skills is essential and is valued by all employers. GCSE maths covers a wide range of mathematical skills including number, algebra, geometry, ratio and statistics. In classes we will work on developing your understanding of each of these areas, and how to apply these to situations in your everyday life. GCSE maths […]

Maths – Adult Functional Skills

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Having good mathematical skills is a essential and is valued by all employers. Functional skills maths cover a wide range of mathematical topics including number, measure and statistics. In classes we will work on developing your understanding of each of these areas, and how to apply these to situations in your everyday life. Functional skills […]

Access to HE Diploma (Social Science)

This pathway provides you with an overview of a range of different aspects of social science. It’s ideal for anyone looking to progress into a career working with other people, either in a caring, supportive or analytic way. You’ll gain insight into the workings of the human brain and it’s impact on learning and society. […]

Access to HE Diploma (Health Professionals)

The Health Professionals route equips you with the skills you need for an exciting, challenging career in the health service. You’ll be introduced to the healthcare system, and discover the underpinning principles of care and reflective practice. If you dream of becoming a midwife, or are thinking of working in the NHS as a nurse […]

Supporting Teaching and Learning – Adult Level 3

Students on this course will learn and demonstrate the skills needed to work with children, completing coursework alongside placement. 1 day a week in college and a minimum of 1 day  a week in work placement.

Hairdressing – Adult Level 3

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This one-year course is for students who have an existing Level 2 qualification in hairdressing who want to take their skills to a higher level. It combines advanced and creative techniques to further develop your practical skills preparing you for a successful career in hairdressing. You will be working in a real-life salon environment at […]

Hairdressing – Adult Level 2

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This one-year course prepares you for a career in the hairdressing industry. You will build your knowledge of the underlying principles and practical skills, and also study the everyday aspects of running a hairdressing business. Your skills will be developed through working in a real-life salon environment at The Retreat, with practical assessments on members […]

CIPD in Human Resources – Adult Level 5

This qualification builds on the CIPD Level 3 Foundation Certificate in People Practice and is aimed at further expanding learners’ independent practice to enable them to evolve into more senior roles within organisations as people professionals. Learners’ work will be mainly operational with some complexity. They will contribute to the thinking around their work, analysing […]