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THE PILLARS OF EXCELLENCE The world of post-16 education and training is changing rapidly. Sussex Downs College is amongst the best Colleges in the region and across the UK. That’s why I recently launched my vision for the future of the College in the form of ‘The Pillars of Excellence’.
The focus on these key areas will ensure that Sussex Downs College delivers excellence in all that it does. These areas are: • Sixth form and applied general provision • Professional and Technical Education and Training
SIXTH FORM ROUTE
* Where a learner does both, the traineeship will follow the transition year. Learners doing both the transition year and a traineeship may progress directly to employment. ** Some learners will move directly from A Levels and/or applied general qualifications to degree and higher apprenticeships.
GCSEs and Technical Awards
The College is on a journey. We are among the best in the country, giving the very best to our learners and communities. Mike Hopkins Principal & Chief Executive, Sussex Downs College
PROFESSIONAL & TECHNICAL ROUTE
E HOW TH & ORM SIXTH F NAL SIO PROFES CAL I & TECHN RK WO ROUTES
A Levels and/or applied general qualifications**
GCSEs and Technical Awards
Traineeship (if appropriate)*
College-based technical education including placement in industry
OR
Higher Education (Levels 4/5 technical education)
OR
Bridging provision (where appropriate) Higher Education (Undergraduate Degree)
Employment-based technical education e.g. Apprenticeship with at least 20% College-based education Degree Apprenticeships and Higher Apprenticeships
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