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Elective Home Educated Pre-GCSE Programme

Course outline

This one-year Level 1 programme is for students in the equivalent of Years 10 or 11 and will provide students with the skills and knowledge to progress onto further programmes at Nottingham College e.g. GCSE or vocational options.

The course usually runs over 3 or 4 days and includes:

  • Core GCSE English and maths providing basis of skills and knowledge to sit GCSE exams the following year (students will not sit formal exams for English and maths on this programme and will complete college administered assessments to measure progress)

  • Level 1 Science College Certificate (incorporating Biology, Chemistry and Physics)
  • Tutorial and Enrichment programme that includes:
    • Personal and social development
    • Current affairs
    • Employability skills
    • Careers guidance and planning

Students on this programme can also apply for one of our half-day short courses for home educated students (timetable permitting).

How to apply for this course

Apply online to start in 2023/24.

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Location Date
Chaucer Street
Nottingham
NG1 5LP

Start: Monday 4th September 2023

Course code: C000455 / Q000711

Duration

1 year

Level Level 1
Entry requirements

There are no formal entry requirements however students will attend an interview and undertake online Maths and English tests.