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at South Staffordshire College, Penkridge · college

Entry levelStepping stonesCertificate35 weeksFull timeFree

What the college says

This course is aimed at school leavers who have just finished their year 11 or are in 6th form (year 12-14) and looking to move onto college. Specifically, those learners who are coming from a small SEND specialist school and are not used to the big grounds of a larger establishment, who would struggle to manage their own time outside of lessons or who aren�t yet comfortable/confident enough to partake in a mainstream course, learners with an SEND who have been out of education/home schooled for the past year(s) or who may not have the mathematics and English grades required for entry onto other college courses.

What you need to get on

Learners will ideally be working at entry level 1 or above in maths and English to complete this qualification or will have previously completed supported to learn at South Staffordshire College.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet.

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

  • Lichfield Campus

    Lichfield Campus The Friary, Lichfield, WS13 6QG

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  • Tamworth Campus

    Tamworth Campus Croft Street, Tamworth, B79 8AE

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  • Rodbaston Campus

    Rodbaston Campus, Penkridge, ST19 5PH

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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Lichfield
  • 1 September 2026 · Tamworth
  • 1 September 2026 · Penkridge

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