Nurture Pathway

Applications Open – 3rd November 2025

Applications Close – 31st July 2026

Entry Requirements –We do have entry recommendations for some courses, especially A-levels, as we would not want you to start a course that would not be suitable for you. We want to give you the best chance of future success.

The course programmes are flexible: students can mix Level 3 courses with Level 2 courses, or A-levels with BTECs. We provide impartial advice and guidance and seek to put you on the courses you want and are likely to be successful in.

Students are expected to study up to 3 A level equivalent subjects (this can be from either A levels and/or Level 3 BTEC subjects) building their own personalised combination of Level 3 subjects OR a full time Level 2 course.

The sixth form runs on a flexible timetable with some courses running until 6.00pm. This flexibility means we can offer as much as possible, to as many as possible, as often as possible.

How to Apply – Please apply via Kent Choices.

View our courses here

This pathway aims to:

· Provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to successfully progress to a suitable level for that individual student.

· Develop learners’ skills in communication, time management and team working.

· Develop skills for specific qualifications and gain an understanding of the different areas within those industries.

You will study the following courses

Functional skills Maths and English

Personal Finance

Food Tech

IT

CoPE Award

The module titles are: Communication; Citizenship and community; Sport and leisure; Independent living; The environment; Vocational preparation; Health and fitness; Work-related learning and enterprise; Science and technology; International links; Expressive arts; Beliefs and values; Combined studies (this module allows you to mix and match a combination of challenges from other modules).

There is also the opportunity to personalise your timetable by including a subject you may like to try out as a taster. This decision will be made with the support of Mrs Vinn SENCO.

Please contact Sarah Kendrick White for more details on entry criteria.

skendrickwhite@canterbury.kent.sch.uk

Learners who achieve this qualification could progress to a high level course either level 2 or level 3 in their chosen pathway after the year.