Non regulated provision, Entry Level, Preparation for Work

Entry levelStepping stonesOtherGeneric award - no awarding body

A supported starting point if exams have not gone well yet. It is not on the approved list for 16 to 18 funding, so check who can take it.

84 providers teach this exact qualification.

South East18

Abingdon and Witney College
Abingdon · 1 week
They ask for: No formal entry requirements however Gateway students will not have been engaged in education for a substantial period of time.
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Activate Learning
Oxford · 1 year
They ask for: The only entry requirement is that you have a successful interview with a member of the course team in order to ensure that we can fully meet your needs at City
Their version£1,600
Activate Learning
Oxford · 1 year
They ask for: Aged 18 or above, Desire and plan to work competitively in the community at the conclusion of Project SEARCH programme, In their last year of education at Readi
Their version£1,600
Activate Learning
Oxford · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements for this programme. A school/college report and an EHCP may be a requirement, based on your support needs. Your suitabili
Their version£1,600
Chichester College Group
Chichester · 1 year
They ask for: p class=MsoNormal An interest in becoming more independent and developingskills for life. /p p class=MsoNormal Suitability for the programme will be assessed at
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Chichester College Group
Chichester · 1 year
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Chichester College Group
Chichester · 1 year
They ask for: You will need an interest in becoming more independent and developing skills for work. Your suitability for the programme will be assessed at interview and duri
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Chichester College Group
Chichester · 1 year
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Chichester College Group
Chichester · 1 year
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East Surrey College
Redhill · 34 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£805 to £855
East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 1 year
They ask for: No Formal Entry Criteria.
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East Sussex College Group
Eastbourne · 1 year
They ask for: No Formal Entry Criteria.
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Ekc Group
Broadstairs · 44 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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Havant and South Downs College
Waterlooville · 1 year
They ask for: No formal qualifications are required for this course however, a commitment and desire to work is essential, as is a recent record of work/voluntary experience.
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Isle of Wight College
Newport · 36 weeks
They ask for: View The Isle of Wight College's standard entry requirements for full-time college courses (depending on the level of the course to be studied). There may be ad
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MidKent College
Gillingham · 1 year
They ask for: 1 GCSE at grade 1/G
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East of England13

Cambridge Regional College
Cambridge · 1 year
They ask for: You will be assessed through a transition and induction programme which will ensure that you develop your communication, social, independence, reading, writing
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City College Norwich
Norwich · 1 year
They ask for: No formal entry requirements
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City College Norwich
Norwich · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements for this course and acceptance will be subject to an interview.
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City College Norwich
Norwich · 1 year
They ask for: No formal entry requirements. The course is for students who want to gain paid employment but need to develop their employability skills prior to moving onto Pr
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City College Norwich
Norwich · 1 year
They ask for: This course is designed for students who are aged 16- 25 and who have additional needs and/or disabilities. There are no formal Entry requirements for this cour
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 530 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 600 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 528 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 600 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 369 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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East Coast College
Lowestoft · 600 hours
They ask for: Entry requirements available on request.
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Harlow College
Harlow · 1 year
They ask for: Completion of Towards Independence and Work Students wishing to apply to any of the courses within the Supported Studies area at Harlow College, must hold an EH
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Unified Seevic Palmer'S College
Benfleet · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal qualifications required for this programme. It is designed for young people with a recognised learning difficulty and/or disability who have
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Yorkshire and The Humber12

Calderdale College
Halifax · 612 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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Camphill Wakefield (Pennine Camphill Community Ltd)
Wakefield · 1 year
They ask for: Students must have a current Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). attendance or evidence of completion of life skills courses post 16 is also advisable. Will
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Community Training Services Limited
Sheffield · 24 hours
They ask for: ***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you
Their versionFree
Community Training Services Limited
Sheffield · 24 hours
They ask for: ***RECRUITING NOW for 2026/2027*** - Are you aged 16-19? Or 19-24 with an Education, Health Care Plan, have evidence that you legally reside in the UK, are you
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: These courses may be suitable if you have few or no formal qualifications.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Our courses are extremely personalised and are designed to support progression. These courses may be suitable if you have few or no formal qualifications.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: No formal entry requirements.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: You will need to take part in an informal interview and selection day where various tasks will be presented and assessed.
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Luminate Education Group
Leeds · 1 year
They ask for: Our courses are extremely personalised and are designed to support progression. These courses may be suitable if you have few or no formal qualifications.
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Morthyng Vocational College
Rotherham · 200 hours
Entry requirements not listed.
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North Lindsey College / Doncaster College
Doncaster · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements.
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Rnn Group
Rotherham · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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North East11

Bishop Auckland College
Bishop Auckland · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: This course is open to learners aged 16 to 24 who have an Education, Health and Care Plan. There are no formal academic entry requirements. Each learners needs,
Their version£9,000
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: To join this course, learners must be aged between 16 and 24 and have an Education, Health and Care Plan. No previous qualifications or work experience are requ
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Entry 1 or Entry 2.
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: To join this course, learners must be aged 16 to 24 and have an Education, Health and Care Plan. This course is suitable for learners working at pre-entry or en
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: To join this course, learners must be aged 16 to 24 and have an Education, Health and Care Plan. This course is designed for learners who are ready to build on
Their version£9,000
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 36 weeks
They ask for: To join this course, learners must be aged between 16 and 25 and have an Education, Health and Care Plan. There are no formal academic entry requirements. The c
Their version£9,000
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 35 weeks
They ask for: Entry 3 Level
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Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 36 weeks
They ask for: To join this course, learners must be aged between 16 and 24 and have an Education, Health and Care Plan. There are no formal academic qualification requirement
Their version£9,000
Newcastle College
Newcastle Upon Tyne · 36 weeks
They ask for: To join this course, learners must be aged 16 to 24 and have an Education, Health and Care Plan. An interest in art and design is important, but no formal quali
Their version£9,000
Prior Pursglove and Stockton Sixth Form College
Guisborough · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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London9

Area 51 Education Ltd
London · 36 months
They ask for: Students applying for this course will be in receipt of an EHCP unless they are very new to the UK. Students applying for this course will usually have reached
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Dorton College of Further Education
Bromley · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£1,000
South Bank Colleges
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about Project Search Supported Internship at K
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South Bank Colleges
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E3 Award in Skills for Creative Industri
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South Bank Colleges
London · 18 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E3 Skills for Creative Industries Colleg
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South Bank Colleges
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about L1 College Certificate in Employability
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South Bank Colleges
London · 18 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E3 Skills for Creative Industries Colleg
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South Bank Colleges
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about E3 Business and Retail (College Certific
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South Bank Colleges
London · 36 weeks
They ask for: Visit our website at https://www.southbankcolleges.ac.uk, or give us a call on 020 7501 5000 for more information about Entry Level Taster Course (College Certi
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West Midlands7

Hereward College of Further Education
Coventry · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Hereward College of Further Education
Coventry · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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Stoke On Trent College
Stoke-On-Trent · 34 weeks
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements although a commitment to learning is a must. You will need to attend an interview and an initial assessment to ensure tha
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Telford College
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: You will need to be aged 18-24 and hold an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that has been issued by your Local Authority. All candidates will be intervi
Their versionFree
Telford College
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: Suitable for learners aged 16-24 with an EHCP who want to develop employability, independence and life skills. Applicants will attend an interview and assessmen
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Telford College
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: You will need to be aged 17-24 and hold an Educational, Health and Care Plan (EHCP) that has been issued by your Local Authority. You must also be highly motiva
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Telford College
Telford · 1 year
They ask for: Aged 18-25 and not in full-time education. Suitable for young people without an EHCP who would benefit from support to develop employability, independence and p
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South West5

City of Bristol College
Bristol · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements. All you need to do is have:----Aninterview to make sure that the course is right for you and that your support needs can
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PETROC
Barnstaple · 36 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
Their version£362
PETROC
Barnstaple · 1 year
They ask for: This course is suitable for learners with an Education, Health and Care plan.
Their version£362
University Centre Somerset College Group
Bridgwater · 1 year
They ask for: Entry Requirements vary depending on the course, please refer to the college website or E-mail info@usccollegegroup.ac.uk for details.
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Wiltshire College and University Centre
Chippenham · 35 weeks
They ask for: Please visit our website for the most up to date information.
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North West5

Reaseheath College
Nantwich · 35 weeks
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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The Manchester College
Manchester · 1 year
Entry requirements not listed.
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East Midlands4

Leicester College
Leicester · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements, we ask that applicants have achieved a 90% attendance in their previous setting. You will need to complete an applicatio
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Leicester College
Leicester · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements, but you must show a commitment to work and be prepared to take part in our travel training programme. At your interview,
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Moulton College
Northampton · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal qualifications required but you will need to attend an interview to identify your interests and support needs.
Their version£1,600
Nottingham College
Nottingham · 1 year
They ask for: There are no formal entry requirements but you must be aged 16-18.
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