Pursuingexcellence,openness supportingeachother,Instilling confidence,transformational leadership,inspirational,valuing diversityandempoweringothers
WhoareTCHC?
TCHCisanOfstedGoodproviderwhohavesupportedlocal communitiesacrossBedfordshire,Cambridgeshire,Essex, Hertfordshire,PeterboroughandSuffolkfor20years.Wehave helpedover500,000learnersprogressintobetteropportunities.
WhatisGAPS?
OurGAPScentresprovideaccesstoavarietyofstudy programmestosupportentryintofurthereducationandwork. Setwithinthelocalcommunity,weprideourselvesonthe nurturingenvironmentourcentresprovidewhichhelpsustoget thebestoutofourlearners.
TCHCprovidefullyinclusiveeducationensuringalllearning needscanbemetusingadiverserangeofteachingandlearning resourcesandapproaches.AtourGAPScentres,youwillfinda calm,positiveculturethatencouragessuccesswithall individualsthatattend.
AtTCHCweprovideopportunitiesto developindependenceskillsand prepareforadulthood.
TCHCGAPSprovidesapersonalised andflexibleprogrammeofsupport, whichisupdatedregularly,togiveour learnersapositivelearning experience.
Yoursupportrequirementswillbe determineduponenrolment
Tutorsupport
Learningsupportassistants
Careers,Information,Adviceand
Guidance
Wellbeing
TCHCstrivestoeffectively accommodatealllearners’learning differences.Wehavethefacilitiesand expertisetosupportlearnerswith specialeducationalneedsincluding:
Sensoryneeds
Cognitionandlearning
Communicationandinteraction
Socialandemotionaldifficulties
Mentalhealth
OFSTEDSAID
LearnersatTCHCenjoyandvaluetheeducation thattheyreceive.Theyappreciatebeingtaught insmallgroupsandlearningatapacethathelps themtosucceed.Learnerscommentpositively abouttheflexibleapproachtolearningandhow tutorsteachsubjectsinbitesizetopicssothat learnerscanunderstandthemthoroughlybefore movingontothenexttopic.Learnerslikethe friendlyandhelpfulapproachoftutorsatTCHC. Theyfeelwelcomeandwellsupported.
WORKING INSMALL GROUPS
AtTCHCweunderstandthatevery youngperson’seducationaljourneyis unique,whichiswhyweprioritise supportiveandinclusivelearning environments.
Oursmallgroupsettingsencourage collaborativelearningandalloweach individualtoexpressthemselveswhile feelingvaluedandunderstood.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT& BURSARIES
Youcanapplyforabursarytohelp towardsattendingthecourse.If eligiblethiscanhelpinpayingfor travelbypublictransport,orsupport withpetrolexpenses,andlunch.The fullamountisbasedonindividual needandcircumstance,whichwillbe assessedatthestartofthecourse. Speaktoamemberofstafftofindout howabursarycouldworkforyou.
WhoisGAPSfor?
Youmustbeagedbetween16–18years
Oragedbetween16–24yearsandhaveacurrent Educational,health&careplan(EHCP)
Youmustbeabletoprovidevalididentificationprior toenrolment(passport/birthcertificate)
Noformalqualificationsarerequiredaswewillassess leveloflearningpriortoenrolmenttakinginto considerationpreviousqualificationachievements
WhatisaStudy Programme?
AtTCHC,yourstudy programmewillbe individualandtailormade tofityourspecificneeds.
Yourprogrammewillbeup to38weeksdependingon yourstartdateandthedays youattendthecentrewillbe confirmeduponenrolment.
Participatinginastudy programmecangreatly enhanceyourfutureby equippingyouwithessential skillsandexperiences.
DuringyourtimeatGAPSwewill helpyouexplorecareerpaths throughworkplacementsand guideyouonhowtogetthere.
Vocational Aim
Youwillachieveanationally recognisedqualificationinthe subjectofyourchoice.
Functional SkillsMaths &English
MathsandEnglishareessential skillsrequiredbyemployers.
Personal Development &WorkSkills
Youwillbegivenextrasupportto helpyouprogressinlife.
Work
Experience
Youwillhavetheopportunityto goonworkexperienceandgain skillsreadyforwork.
Whatisavocationalcourse?
Avocationalcourseisatrainingprogrammethat focusesmoreonpracticalwork,ratherthantraditional academicexams.
AtIpswichGAPS,weofferthefollowing vocationalcourses:
Ourdedicatedstaffarecommittedtoequippingyou withtheessentialskillsneededtoachieveyour qualificationsandexcelinyourcareerandfuture.
Business&Retail
Level1CertificateinBusiness&Retail
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowards teachingtheskillsandknowledgerequired toapplyandprogressintobusinessand retailopportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredbothpractically andclassroombasedenablinglearnersto experiencerealopportunitiesandtasks withintheindustry.
WHATWILLILEARN?
Communicationskillsforwork
Workinginretail
Handlingstockinaretailenvironment
Handlingtelephonecalls
Healthandsafetyintheworkplace
Understandinghowtoworkaspartofa teaminretail
Customerserviceskills
Learningandunderstandingbusiness processesandsystems
Exploringentrepreneurship
Applyingforajob
Coursetripsandevents
Guestspeakers
English&mathsFunctionalSkillsisincluded alongsidethisstudyprogramme.
WHATJOBSCANYOUDO
BusinessAdministrator
MarketingAssistant
Salesperson
CustomerServiceAssistant
FinanceAssistant
Childcare
Level1Certificate/DiplomainChildcare
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowards teachingtheskillsandknowledgerequired toapplyandprogressintochildcareand earlyyearsopportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredbothpractically andclassroombasedenablinglearnersto experiencerealopportunitiesandtasks withintheindustry.
WHATWILLILEARN?
Communicatingwithchildren
Workinginearlyyearssettings
Craftactivitiesforyoungchildren
Encouragingyoungchildrentoeat healthily
Growthanddevelopmentofyoung children
Healthyeatingforfamilies
Introductiontothephysicalcareof babiesandyoungchildren
Preparingfoodforandfeedingbabies
English&mathsFunctionalSkillsisincluded alongsidethisstudyprogramme.
WHATJOBSCANYOUDO
NurseryNurse
ChildcareWorker
NurseryManager
EarlyChildhoodEducation
Specialist
FamilySupportWorker
Nanny
SpecialEducationTeacher
Construction Skills Construction Skills
Level1Certificate/DiplomainConstructionSkills
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowardsteaching theskillsandknowledgerequiredtoapplyandprogressinto constructionandtradeopportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredbothpracticallyandclassroom basedenablinglearnerstoexperiencerealopportunitiesand taskswithintheindustry.
WHATWILLILEARN?
Halvingjoints(woodwork)
Drain,remove&replaceradiators
Installingguttering
Paintinganddecorating
Paintingapaneldoor
Wiringringmainplugs
Connectingappliances
Introductiontohealthandsafetyin construction
Introductiontoconstructionindustry
English&mathsFunctionalSkillsisincluded alongsidethisstudyprogramme.
WHATJOBSCANYOUDO
Painter&Decorator,Carpenter,Tiler,Plasterer, Bricklayer,Plumber,Electrician,Surveyor,Labourer, Roofer,Scaffolder,Architect,CivilEngineer
Painting&Decorating
Level2DiplomainPainting&Decorating
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowards teachingtheskillsandknowledgerequired toapplyandprogressintopaintingand decorating.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredbothpractically andclassroombasedenablinglearnersto experiencerealopportunitiesandtasks withintheindustry.
WHATWILLILEARN?
Paintinganddecorating
Paintingapaneldoor
Introductiontohealthandsafetyin construction
Introductiontoconstructionindustry
English&mathsFunctionalSkillsisincluded alongsidethisstudyprogramme.
WHATJOBSCANYOUDO
Painter&Decorator
Carpenter
Tiler
Plasterer
Bricklayer
Plumber
Electrician
Surveyor
Labourer
Roofer
Scaffolder
Architect
CivilEngineer.
EmployabilitySkills
Level1CertificateinEmployabilitySkills
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowards teachingtheskillsandknowledgerequired toapplyandprogressintoreal-lifework opportunities.
Thecoursewillbed andclassroombas experiencerealopp withintheindustry.
WHATWILLILEARN
Transferableski independence
Whatindustries localarea(care Communityent (teamwork)
Haveopportuni
Haveopportuni experience
Whatcoursesa
WhatApprentic apply
Howtocomplet
Developandwo CVbuilding Digitalskills Customerservic Communication Resilience Timemanagement
English&mathsFunctionalSkillsisincluded alongsidethisstudyprogramme.
Functionalskillsprovide essentialknowledge,skills, andunderstandingthatwill enableyoutoconfidently, effectively,andindependently progressinlifeandwork.
AsaGAPslearner,youwill havetheopportunitytowork towardsachievingmathsand Englishqualificationswitha suitablyqualifiedtutor throughapersonalised learningplan.
Weuseapracticalapproach whenteachingmathsand English.Ourtutorswillhelpyou applywhatyouhavelearntto everydaytasksandproblems.
Personal Development &WorkSkills
Personal&social developmentsessions
Employabilityskills-CV buildingandinterview techniquesandtips
Independentliving
FundamentalBritishValues
Keepingsafeandhealthy
Workexperience opportunities
Mentalwellbeing
Engagingingroup activities
1-to-1IAGsupportand guidance
Work Experience
Whydoworkexperience?
Employersarealwayslookingfor learnerswhohavehadwork experience. Youwillhavetheopportunityto undertakeworkexperiencein differentformats:
Blockworkexperience
Extendedworkexperience Tasterdays
WhatwillIlearn?
Customerserviceand communicationskills
Commercialawarenessfor yourplaceofwork
Workingontasksand managingyourself
Teamwork
Timemanagement
Howtouseinitiative
Useoffunctionalskills
Acceptingresponsibility
WhatwillIgetoutofit?
Throughhavingapositiveworkexperienceyouwillbeableto usethisonyourCV;gainareferenceandhaveexperiencesto talkaboutininterviewsforemploymentorapprenticeships.
Ifavacancybecameavailableattheplacement,youcould applyiftheroleissuitable.
Yourexperiencewouldberelatedtowhatyourcareer aspirationsare,inrelationstoyourstudies.
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LearnerA
BACKGROUND
LearnerAwasreferredtoGAPSbyhispreviousschool.Hepreviouslyheldthe beliefthateducationwastediousandinvaluable.PriortojoiningGAPS,hehad achievedGCSEsinMathsandEnglishbuthadnotparticipatedinanywork experience.
SUPPORTFROMTCHC
AtGAPS,LearnerAhasstartedaconstructioncoursewhichhethoughtwas appropriateashewantstogointoconstructionafterhefinisheswith education.
SUPPORTFROMTCHC
LearnerAsayshehaslearntalotabouttheconstructionindustryandcannot waittocompletehiscourse.Hehasfeltmorecomfortablelearninginthe GAPSenvironmentandthetutorshavehelpedhimcommunicatewithothers moreeffectively.
BACKGROUND
LearnerBwasintroducedtoGAPSbyhisprevious school.Hedidn'tlikeeducationatschoolbecausehe didn'tgetthesupportherequired.LearnerBfeelsthat thereweretoomanypeopleintheclassrooms.
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AtGAPSLearnerBfeelsthathewassupportedthrough 1-2-1sessions.
SUPPORTFROMTCHC
LearnerBisworkingtowardsqualificationsinboth EnglishandmathsandBusiness&Retail.Their confidencehasgrownandtheyfeelmorecomfortable speakingandworkingwithotherlearners.
“Iamwritingtoexpressmysinceregratitudefortheexceptional staffatGAPS.Astheparentofanautisticyoungpersonwhohas facedsignificantchallengesinhiseducationaljourney,Iam incrediblypleasedtoseethepositivetransformationheis experiencingsincejoiningthisprovision.Thededication, understanding,andunwaveringcommitmentshownbythe teamhavemadearemarkabledifferenceforhim.
TheholisticapproachatGAPS,issomethingtrulyspecial. Ibelieveitisremovingbarrierstolearningandofferingyoung peopleapathwaynotonlytoeducationalsuccessbutalsoto improvingtheirfamilywell-being.Iamconfidentthattheir approachwillcontinuetohaveaprofoundimpactonthelives oftheyoungpeopletheyserve.”
“ThestaffatGAPShavebeen amazinglysupportive, encouragingandempowering ourdaughtertosucceed! Theyhavebeenamazing! Wehaveourdaughterback!”
“It'sasafeenvironment thatunderstandsmy child’slearningneeds.”
“SinceAbbiejoinedGAPSher independenceandconfidence hasgrownbeyondwhatwe couldimagine.
Abbie’sfuturelooksfar brighter,andwecannotthank thestaffenoughforhelping herbelieveinherself.”
Q:HowdoIapplyforacourse?
A:Withintheprospectus,youwillseeyour optionsonpage2,orcallusandwewillhelp youthroughtheprocess.
Q:HowmanydaysaweekwillIattend?
A:Dependingonyourcourse,thiscouldbe3 or4daysaweek.
Q:Whathappensattheendofmycourse?
A:Yourtutorswillbesupportingyouthrough theyearwiththeIAGadviser.Theywillwork withyoutodevelopaprogressionplan throughtheyearsoyoucanseeyouroptions forwhenyourcoursefinishes.
Q:WherecanIgoforlunch?
A:Youhavetheoptiontoeatyourownlunch withinthecommunalareasoryoucanhave aseparateroom.Insomecases,lunchcan beprovided.Ifyouwanttobuylunchthere arelocalamenitiescloseby.
Q:CanIhaveapart-timejobandstill attendGAPS?
A:Whileonyourprogramme,youwillbeable toworkpart-timearoundyourprogramme days.
Q:Arethereanybursariesavailabletome?
A:Youmaybeeligibleforabursarywhilein education,thiswillenableyoutohave supportinthefollowingareas:travel,free lunchandclothingforinterviews.
Q:HowwillIbekeptinformedaboutmy youngperson 'sprogress?
A:Youwillalsobeabletodiscussyouryoung person 'sprogressatreviewsyouwillbe invitedtothroughouttheyear.
Q:Whatifmyyoungpersoncannotattend thecentre?
A:Callthecentreandspeakwiththecentre coordinator/centremanagerandinformthem withthereasonofabsence.
Youcanalsosendatextmessageoremailto informthefollowing:Nameandreasonfornot attending(centrecoordinator/administrator willfollowupwithacall).
Q:Whathappensifmyyoungpersonisbeing bulliedorharassed?
A:Thecentrewillnottoleratebullyingor harassment.Learnersshouldinformtheir personaltutor,safeguardingchampionorthe centremanager.
Youcanemailipswich.gaps@tchc.netor safeguarding@tchc.net
