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The Whitstable School Sixth Form “Accelerate” Programme

Whitstable School, The

Bellevue Road, Whitstable, Kent, CT5 1PX

Functional Skill
Level 2
Education and Training

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
The Whitstable School

Application Instructions

Applications open:- Monday 4th November at 9.00am

Applications close:- 25th August 2026

Entry Requirements: - They vary for each course.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices.

Course Summary

This exciting one year pathway aims to:

- Equip you with English and Maths skills required for Level 3 study, apprenticeships and employability

- Build resilience, team work skills and communication through our enrichment programme

- Boost your digital skills ready for the world of work or further study

- Enable you to develop the skills needed to graduate into The Whitstable School’s Level 3 pathway

- Develop your employability skills with bespoke work experience opportunities and placements


Course Details

- Functional and/or GCSE Maths and English

- Employability skills including Functional Digital Skills, work experience placements and bespoke careers advice and training

- Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award with the option to progress onto Silver and Gold


Entry requirements

- Only students who have not achieved a grade 4 in English Language and Maths GCSE are eligible

- Positive attendance, punctuality and conduct reference will be required



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