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Pathways to Success combines the study of traditional academic A levels or Vocational Qualifications with a programme of enrichment opportunities, work experience and dedicated careers guidance to get you ahead of the crowd.
Whether you are thinking of Oxford or Cambridge Universities, a Modern Apprenticeship or employment after sixth form, our Pathways to Success programme offers something for everybody.
You will be able to discuss your options during your course discussion appointment and then again at your enrolment interview in August when you have received your GCSE results.
At St John Rigby College, you will be able to follow a core subject programme comprising of the following:
An Extended Diploma is equivalent to studying three Advanced Levels, a Diploma is equivalent to studying two Advanced Levels and an Extended Certificate is the equivalent of one Advanced Level.
In addition, students with exceptional GCSE grades can opt to take a fourth subject if they so wish.
You will attend a programme of career focused activities with your progress tutor and follow a course called values for living. In this 45-minute lesson, you will explore a range of topics such as politics, current affairs, religion, spirituality, and self-awareness to develop important transferable skills that will equip you for further study and the world at work, enabling you to make a positive contribution to the society in which you live.
You will also be able to follow one of our elective programmes where you will be able to develop your interests and explore further the opportunities open to you after your time at College. Our electives bring you into contact with academics, professionals from the world of work, employers and apprenticeship providers who seek to widen your experiences and raise your aspirations.
Finally, as your programme is organised over the equivalent of four college days, you will have time each week where you can organise work experience or employment to gain a greater understanding of your chosen career. You will have access to our dedicated Careers Adviser and Work Experience Coordinator who will provide help and guidance in seeking out appropriate placements. Our work placement officer has an extensive list of work placement providers and many of our pathways have dedicated work placements integrated into your studies.
College based study of your academic or vocational subjects
In College subject teaching and enrichment day to include:
Careers Advice and Guidance
Values for Living
An Elective Programme
Subject based trips and visits
College based study of your academic or vocational subjects
College based study of your academic or vocational subjects
Work placement
Or
Should you choose a fourth subject, your college-based studies will require another day in College.
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If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.