Nurture Pathway

Our Sixth Form Open Evening will take place on Thursday 19th November. As this is always a very popular event, we run three separate booking slots throughout the evening to help us accommodate as many families as possible and ensure everyone has the opportunity to visit.

Booking slots will become available from 16th October. We would strongly recommend booking as soon as bookings open, as spaces can fill quickly.

We look forward to welcoming you and giving you the opportunity to find out more about our Sixth Form, meet our staff and students explore the fantastic opportunities available to our students.

If you have any questions in the meantime, please don't hesitate to get in touch.

Applications Open – 2nd November 2026

Applications Close – 30th June 2027

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 – Applications are currently closed. Please check back at the beginning of November to submit your application.

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.