6+ Course
What’s it about?
The 6+ programme is a course which is designed to support some of our more vulnerable students to gain qualifications in English and maths, while studying a number of life skills subjects. Below is a list of the classes that most of the students will access, however it is a flexible programme that can enable students to access other subjects for enrichment e.g. Barbering, Construction, Professional Cookery.
Whilst it is primarily designed as a one year course, it may be possible to extend it for a further year if deemed appropriate.
The students will be supported and mentored throughout the course and working in small classes.
Entry Requirements:
There are flexible entry requirements for this course.
Contacts:
Mrs E Vinn – Director of Practical Learning and Enterprise
The Canterbury Academy Sixth Form
Course Content:
English GCSE retake or English functional skills Entry level 1, 2 or 3.
Maths GCSE retake or maths functional skills Entry level 1, 2 or 3.
PE students are able to access a variety of sports activities including the gym.
CORE
This is a weekly lesson which covers a variety of topical subjects.
Personal Finance
The students follow an online course which looks at bank accounts, pay slips and budgeting etc.
Entry Level ICT
This covers the basic skills needed for everyday life, but can be adapted for those more able students.
Food studies
Level 1 NVQ Certificate in Hospitality Services
Duke of Edinburgh
A course run by our youth team which combines a number of units e.g. First Aid, Problem Solving, Values and Beliefs
Progression:
On successful completion students could move onto another sixth form course or college course