School Link Provision at Castleford, Selby and Wakefield College, our three Colleges currently offers two types of programmes for school age learners:
- Early College Transfer (For Learners in Year 11)
Our three Colleges are very proud of their Early College Transfer (ECT) programme which offers schools and students in Year 11 a challenging alternative curriculum for a specific group of learners.
It provides students who may be disengaged in mainstream school, or for whom school is not considered to be the best option, the opportunity to complete their final year of school with us at College. The provision is also available to a small number of elected home school students who are registered with the local EHE team.
ECT is a full-time provision where students attend College for 3 or 4 days each week and are infilled into a Post 16 group in a vocational subject area of their choice – typically at level 1.
Learners will combine this vocational subject with extra Maths and English classes. The students will remain on school role and the home school are responsible for organising any additional learning or work experience for the learner on days when they are not in college.
One year full time provision normally equating to 17 hours per week for 36 weeks (15 hours per week for EHE students).
Minimum £10.30 per pupil per hour.
- Technical Awards (Schools Only)
Part-time courses for year 9,10 and 11 students in a range of subject areas.
Technical Awards are broad, high quality level 1 and 2 qualifications that equip students with applied knowledge and associated practical skills not usually acquired through general education.
Our new programme of study offers accredited two/three year part-time courses for school-age learners in Years 9,10 and 11. These vocational qualifications carry Performance Points which contribute towards Progress and Attainment 8.
- Courses/Activities
We have a range of accredited courses, short courses, taster sessions and taster days available to schools.
- Early College Transfer
One year, full-time accredited provision for Year 11 students in a range of vocational areas.
£10.30 per hour, per learner.
- Technical Awards and other Accredited Courses
One or two year part-time accredited courses for Year 10/11 pupils in a range of vocational areas.
£100 per hour per group (max 12)
- Year 10 Taster Days
Scheduled by College four times each academic year. Pupils choose two vocational or four A-Level subjects to study for the day. Lunch is provided. Subsidised by College.
- Taster Sessions
Scheduled on request by schools, comprising of short, non-accredited sessions in am, pm or twilight slots for Year 9 to Year 11. A range of subject areas is available to choose from.
FREE.
- In School Sessions
Scheduled on request by schools, comprising of a College Tutor teaching a lesson in school to give learners an insight into what a subject consists of at College.
FREE.
- Discovery Days
A guided tour of individual College Campuses, with lunch included. Maximum 16 pupils at any one time. Schedule runs between 9.30am and 3pm at the convenience of the school.
FREE.
- Non-accredited Courses
Programmes Including Yr. 10 Pre-Early College Transfer, Vocational Carousel and Flex Transition.
Variable - please contact the School Partnerships team.