If you want to stand out from the crowd in university applications then doing an EPQ is a really good way of demonstrating that you have gone above an…
Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work2 yearsFull timeFreeStarts 1 September 2026
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6,528 courses in North West, open to 16 to 18 year olds, full programmes only.
People aged 16 18 or up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan.
Level 1Stepping stonesHair and beauty1 yearFull timeFreeStarts Flexible start
16-19
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work180 hoursFull timeStarts Flexible start
This course is suitable for anyone who would like to develop their knowledge and/or skills to operate independently and effectively in life,…
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work3 yearsFull timeFreeStarts Flexible start
Entry Level 2 Employability
Greenbank School · Northwich
This enables students to prepare for the transition to Adulthood and develop their employability skills through following an accredited course.
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work18 monthsFull timeFreeStarts 3 September 2027
Learners follow a course tailored to their individual needs and desired outcomes as agreed in their EHCP and are entered for appropriate accreditation…
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work2 yearsFull timeFreeStarts Flexible start
Functional Skills English encourages learners to demonstrate their Reading, Writing, and Speaking,…
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work1 yearFull timeStarts Flexible start
Learners working at Entry 3
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work24 monthsFull timeFreeStarts Flexible start
ICT
Broadfield Specialist School · Accrington
ICT Functional Skills qualifications are designed to equip learners with the confidence and ability to use ICT systems and tools
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work9 monthsFull timeStarts Flexible start
Epq
The Studio School Liverpool · Liverpool
http://thestudioliverpool.uk/what-we-do/ks5-pathways/
Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work18 monthsFull timeFreeStarts Flexible start
This course is for students who did not achieve a grade 4 in GCSE English Language and need to resit to meet progression requirements for further stud…
Level 2Stepping stonesEnglish2 yearsFull timeFreeStarts 1 September 2026
People aged 16 18 or up to 24 who declare a disability and have an EHC Plan.
Entry levelStepping stonesHair and beauty1 yearFull timeFreeStarts Flexible start
This course is suitable for anyone who would like to develop their knowledge and/or skills to operate independently and effectively in life,…
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work3 yearsFull timeFreeStarts Flexible start
Entry Level 3 Employability
Greenbank School · Northwich
This enables students to prepare for the transition to Adulthood and develop their employability skills through following an accredited course.
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work18 monthsFull timeFreeStarts 3 September 2027
Functional Skills Mathematics requires learners to use maths in ways that make them effective and involved as citizens,…
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work1 yearFull timeStarts Flexible start
ICT
Broadfield Specialist School · Accrington
ICT Functional Skills qualifications are designed to equip learners with the confidence and ability to use ICT systems and tools
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work9 monthsFull timeStarts Flexible start
16-19
Entry levelStepping stonesBuilding and construction180 hoursFull timeStarts Flexible start
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Young people with learning difficulties and / or disabilities who need highly personalised programmes that are not linked to qualifications.
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work36 monthsFull timeFreeStarts Flexible start
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AS EPQ
Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work1 yearFull timeStarts 5 September 2026
Sixth Form Students (typically in Year 12 or 13) studying other Level 3 qualifications (like A-levels or BTECs).…
Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work2 yearsFull timeFreeStarts 1 September 2026
The Extended Project is a Level 3 qualification is an extension from studies for any other qualifications at Level 3 (GCE, BTEC, NVQ,…
Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work12 monthsFull timeFreeStarts 11 September 2026
Study Skills
St John Bosco Arts College · Liverpool
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Level 3Stepping stonesSkills for life and work2 yearsFull timeFreeStarts Flexible start
If you have not yet achieved a grade 4 (C) or above in maths GCSE, then this 1-year course gives you the chance to improve your maths skills and to re…
Level 2Stepping stonesMaths2 yearsFull timeFreeStarts 1 September 2026
This course is suitable for anyone who would like to develop their knowledge and/or skills to operate independently and effectively in life,…
Entry levelStepping stonesSkills for life and work4 yearsFull timeFreeStarts Flexible start