14-16s - Schools Extra
Vocational Courses for Years 10 and 11
If you are in Year 10 or 11 and would like to study a work-related course check out the ‘schools extra’ 14-16 Programme South Thames College.
If your school participates, it will enable you to attend the College at a regular time every week to benefit from gaining a vocational qualification, as well as experiencing work within a college environment. Students benefit from our high-quality campus, specialist facilities and expert tuition.
What we offer our young people
- A wide choice of vocational courses, usually leading to a national qualification.
- A range of courses to suit different interests, personalities and ability (including those with additional educational needs).
- High quality teaching and facilities including IT, learning resources and areas for quiet study.
- Individual care and guidance from personal tutors, careers advisors and a dedicated School Links team.
- The chance to progress onto college courses at 16 and then on to university or work.
What we promise parents and schools
- Every young person will be valued as an individual and encouraged to succeed.
- You will be involved in decisions on the learning programme and in celebrating success.
- We will ease the transition from school to college.
- Every young person will receive high quality education, with a tutor regularly reviewing progress.
The programme is currently offered at our Merton Campus but we are happy to discuss provision in Wandsworth.
For all enquiries about Schools Extra please email Lynne.Wales@south-thames.ac.uk
TASTER SESSIONS AND SCHOOL GROUP VISITS
If your school would like to bring a group of Year 10 or 11 students to South Thames College, we will be delighted to set up a visit with a taster session or talk to meet your requirements. Please email joe.turner@south-thames.ac.uk
Contact our Schools Extra team
Schools or individuals wishing to find out more or participate in the courses, please contact our Schools Extra team:
lynne.wales@south-thames.ac.uk or call 020 8408 6504
Full course details
Our Schools Extra brochure provides information on the courses and qualifications we offer to schools and their students.
The subjects currently available at the Merton Campus are:
- CACHE Caring for Children (Level 1)
- Hospitality and Catering (Level 1 and 2)
- Motorcycle Engineering (Level 1 and Young Apprenticeship)
- Metalwork (Level 1)
- Woodwork (Level 1)
Inside View
Tania Cristina Acucena Pereira, ESOL+IT
"The course was really helpful to me and helped me to learn English language easily. The teaching was great and all teachers were very supportive. Before, I couldn’t speak English at all but now I can speak really well. I enjoy my course so much and I love working with images the most. After I finished, I want to find job in relation to IT here in the UK."
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