Gateway Health and Social Care Level 1
at Suffolk New College, Ipswich · college
What the college says
Please see view the course at http://www.suffolk.ac.uk/courses
What you need to get on
Two GCSEs at Grade 1 including maths and/or English, or demonstrate the ability to work towards Level 1 in maths and English in an assessment. Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) must be in place at enrolment and students must register with the DBS Update Service.
How you are assessed
Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.
What this level means
A first step that builds towards Level 2.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Suffolk New College
100 Rope Walk, Ipswich, IP4 1LT
DaytimeClassroom basedCheck the journey
Start dates
- 14 September 2026 · Ipswich
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