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14-16 YEAR OLD COURSES

Our programme allows you to study in a different environment and gain qualifications in English, maths & vocational subjects.

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WHY CHOOSE CALDERDALE?
We provide additional courses to enable young
people who are home educated to acquire qualifications in a wide variety of subjects, depending on their interests and choice of career pathway.

WE MEET INDIVIDUAL NEEDS
Calderdale College have been successfully supporting young people who are home educated since 2014.

All our students on the ECT programme have a personalised timetable designed to meet their needs.

Individual timetables are designed from a range of vocational subjects and GCSEs/Functional Skills in
English and maths.

In addition to the 15 hours accredited learning, we provide supplementary English and maths, P.E and Duke of Edinburgh.

Applicants must have been educated at home for
a minimum of 6 months.

CONTACT US

Please get in touch if you have any questions. Call Chris Eckersley on 01422 399 332 or email christinee@calderdale.ac.uk

14-16/EARLY COLLEGE TRANSFER COURSES

Electrical Installation
Plumbing
Joinery
Engineering
Brickwork
Art & Design
Performing Arts
Hairdressing
Beauty Therapy
Music Technology
Employability & Life Skills
Professional Cookery
Health & Social Care
Childcare
Business
Information Computer Technology
Dance
Multi-Trades
Public Services
Animal Care
Sport
Creative Media

“This programme has helped build my confidence by meeting new people. My tutors are really supportive and helpful.”
Luca Garside, aged 15yrs

VIEW 2018 OFSTED REPORT

90%

of students go on to employment or further study

Recent Ofsted 2018

  • We are rated Good for FE and Outstanding in our Apprenticeships.
  • Staff are highly qualified and experienced, and use their skills well to motivate their learners and apprentices.
  • “Learners gain confidence and improve the social interaction and communication skills that will support them well in their future lives.”
  • “Teachers ensure that learners make good progress in developing their vocational skills and gain good levels of knowledge and understanding in practical subjects.”

The Numbers

  • Engaging with around 4,500 students.
  • Engaging with 3000 employers.
  • 9/10 Students go on to employment or further study.
  • 90% of apprentices gain full employment at the end of their apprenticeship.

New Facilities

  • £1.5 Million DigiHub launching September 2018
  • The Learning Centre was refurbished in 2017 creating a more relaxing and fun environment for learning