GAPS CENTRE
2024/25 CourseGuide
TCHCPETERBOROUGH
1 HowtoApply Pleaseapplyonlineatwww.tchc.netorbyscanningtheQRcode andfillingouttheExpressionofInterestform. Ifyouneedanyadvice,feelfreetocontactthecentredirectlyon 01733304142 oremailpeterborough.gaps@tchc.net Registeryourinterest!
HowtoApply...................................................................................................................... AboutTCHC........................................................................................................................ Inclusivityandsupport.................................................................................................. Bursaries.............................................................................................................................. Entryrequirementsandeligibility............................................................................ Whatisastudyprogramme?.................................................................................... Vocationalcourses........................................................................................................ Business&Retail...................................................................................................... SkillsforLife................................................................................................................ Childcare..................................................................................................................... EarlyYears................................................................................................................... StepstoWork............................................................................................................. FunctionalSkillsEnglishandmaths....................................................................... Personaldevelopment&workskills....................................................................... Workexperience............................................................................................................. Attendance....................................................................................................................... FAQsforlearners............................................................................................................ FAQsforparents............................................................................................................. Contactdetails................................................................................................................ Contents 1 3 5 6 7 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 17 19 20 21 23 24 25 Toapplyonlinevisitwww.tchc.net
AboutTCHC
TCHCisanOfstedGoodproviderwhohavesupportedlocal communitiesacrossBedfordshire,Cambridgeshire,Essex, Hertfordshire,PeterboroughandSuffolkfor20years.Wehave helpedover500,000learnersprogressintobetteropportunities.
OurGAPScentresprovideaccesstoavarietyofstudy programmestosupportentryintofurthereducationandwork. Setwithinthelocalcommunity,weprideourselvesonthe nurturingenvironmentourcentresprovidewhichhelpsustoget thebestoutofourlearners.
TCHCprovidefullyinclusiveeducationensuringalllearning needscanbemetusingadiverserangeofteachingand learningresourcesandapproaches.AtourGAPScentres,you willfindacalm,positiveculturethatencouragessuccesswith allindividualsthatattend.
Supportive&
nurturing environment
“I’velearntso muchandfee reallysupported
Studyprogrammesare tailoredtoyourneeds andambitions 3
“TCHChavegiven methebestsupport andthegrades Ineedforlife!”
Small class sizes
1-2-1 SUPPORT
“Thetutorsareamazing andtheyreallycare aboutoursuccess."
“Myconfidencehas grownsomuch.”
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INCLUSIVITY
andSUPPORT
Yoursupportrequirementswillbedetermineduponenrolment Tutorsupport
Learningsupportassistants
Careers,Information,AdviceandGuidance
Wellbeing
TCHCworkstoeffectivelyincludealllearners’learning differences.Wehavethefacilitiesandexpertisetosupport learnerswithspecialeducationalneedsincluding:
Sensoryneeds
Cognitionandlearning
Communicationandinteraction
Socialandemotionaldifficulties
Mentalhealth
AtTCHCweembedpreparingforadulthoodobjectivesto supportindividualsdevelopingtheirindependence.
TCHCGAPSprovidesapersonalisedandflexibleprogramme ofsupport,whichisupdatedregularly,togiveourlearnersa positivelearningexperience.Allcourseswillbeaccredited throughNationalAwardingBodies.
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“Staffarefriendlyand welcomingandcaterto yourneeds.”
Youcanapplyforabursarytohelptowardsattendingthecourse.Ifeligible thiscanhelpinpayingfortravelbypublictransport,orsupportwithpetrol expenses,andlunch.Thefullamountisbasedonindividualneedand circumstance,whichwillbeassessedatthestartofthecourse.Speaktoa memberofstafftofindouthowabursarycouldworkforyou.
BURSARIES 6
EntryRequirements &Eligibility
Youmustbeagedbetween16–18years
Oragedbetween16–24yearsandhaveacurrent Education,health&careplan(EHCP)
Youmustbeabletoprovidevalididentificationprior toenrolment(passport/birthcertificate)
Noformalqualificationsarerequiredaswewill assessleveloflearningpriortoenrolmenttakinginto considerationpreviousqualificationachievements
16-18and16-24 withanEHCP 7
WhatisaStudy Programme?
AtTCHC,yourstudyprogrammewillbeindividual andtailormadetofityourspecificneeds.
Yourprogrammewillbe38weekslongandthe daysyouattendthecentrewillbeconfirmed uponenrolment.
1. Vocational Aim
Youwillachieveanationally recognisedqualificationinthe subjectofyourchoice.
3. Personal Development &WorkSkills
Youwillbegivenextrasupportto helpyouprogressinlife.
2. Functional SkillsMaths &English
MathsandEnglishareessential skillsrequiredbyemployers.
4. Work Experience
Youwillhavetheopportunityto goonworkexperienceandgain skillsreadyforwork.
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Vocational Courses
Whatisavocationalcourse?
Avocationalcourseisatrainingprogrammethat focusesmoreonpracticalwork,ratherthantraditional academicexams.
AtPeterboroughGAPS,weofferarangeofvocational courses,including:
Business&Retail
Childcare
SkillsforLife
StepstoWork
Ourdedicatedstaffarecommittedtoequippingyou withtheessentialskillsneededtoachieveyour qualificationsandexcelinyourcareerandfuture.
“I’velearntsomuch onthiscourse,it’s beenfuntolearn newskills.”
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Business&Retail
EntryLevel3&Level1Award/Certificate/ DiplomainBusiness&Retail
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowards teachingtheskillsandknowledgerequired toapplyandprogressintobusinessand retailopportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredboth practicallyandclassroombasedenabling learnerstoexperiencerealopportunities andtaskswithintheindustry.
WhatwillIlearn?
Communicationskillsforwork
Workinginretail
Handlingstockinaretailenvironmen
Handlingtelephonecalls
Healthandsafetyintheworkplace
Understandinghowtoworkaspartof ateaminretail
Customerserviceskills
Learningandunderstandingbusiness processesandsystems
Exploringentrepreneurship
Applyingforajob
Coursetripsandevents
Guestspeakers
English&mathsFunctionalSkills,workskills, personalsocialdevelopmentandwork experienceareincludedalongsidethisstudy programme.
CareerPaths
BusinessAdministrator,MarketingAssistant, Salesperson,CustomerServiceAssistantand FinanceAssistant.
“ThetrainingIhave receivedhasmade mebecomemore interactive.”
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FutureSkills
SkillsforIndependentLiving-Certificate andExtendedCertificateEntryLevel1to Level1
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowards teachingtheskillsandknowledgerequired toprogressintoadulthood.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredboth practicallyandclassroombasedenabling learnerstoexperiencerealopportunities andtaskswithintheindustry.
WhatwillIlearn?
Startingoutonanewlearning experience
Knowinghowyoulearn
Identifyingownstartingpoint
Followinginstructions
Beingpartofagroup
Understandingrelationships
Contributingtothecommunity
Handlingmoney
Personalsafety
Healthyeating
Usingsocialandleisurefacilities
English&mathsFunctionalSkills,workskills, personalsocialdevelopmentandwork experienceareincludedalongsidethisstudy programme.
WhatcanIdoafterthiscourse?
Thiscoursewillhelpyoubuildskillsand gaintheconfidencetomakedecisions aboutyournextsteps.
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Childcare
EntryLevel3&Level1 Award/Certificate/DiplomainChildcare
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowards teaching
theskillsandknowledgerequiredtoapply andprogressintochildcareandearly yearsopportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredboth practicallyandclassroombasedenabling learnerstoexperiencerealopportunities andtaskswithintheindustry.
WhatwillIlearn?
Communicatingwithchildren
Workinginearlyyearssettings
Craftactivitiesforyoungchildren
Encouragingyoungchildrentoeat healthily
Growthanddevelopmentofyoung children
Healthyeatingforfamilies
Introductiontothephysicalcareof babiesandyoungchildren
Preparingfoodforandfeedingbabies
English&mathsFunctionalSkills,workskills, personalsocialdevelopmentandwork experienceareincludedalongsidethisstudy programme
CareerPaths
NurseryNurse,ChildcareWorker,Nursery Manager,EarlyChildhoodEducation Specialist,FamilySupportWorker,Nanny andSpecialEducationTeacher
“ThetrainingIhave
receivedhasmade mebecomemore interactive.”
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EarlyYears
EarlyYearsPractitioner-City&Guilds DiplomaLevel2
Thisprogrammeistailoredtowardsteaching theskillsandknowledgerequiredtoapplyand progressintochildcareandearlyyears opportunities.
Thecoursewillbedeliveredbothpracticallyand classroombasedenablinglearnerstoexperience realopportunitiesandtaskswithintheindustry250minimumworkplacementhoursrequired.
WhatwillIlearn?
Exploringrolesanddevelopment opportunitiesinearlyyearssettings
Childdevelopmentfrombirthto7years
Safeguardingbabiesandyoungchildrenin earlyyearssettings
Supportinghealthandsafetyinearlyyears settings
Promotingwellbeinginearlyyearssettings
Supportingeffectivecommunicationinearly yearssettings
Supportingactivities,purposefulplayand educationalprogrammes
Understandhowtosupportchildrenwith specialeducationalneedsand/or disabilities
Workingwithparents,colleaguesandother professionalsinearlyyearssettings
English&mathsFunctionalSkills,workskills, personalsocialdevelopmentandworkexperience areincludedalongsidethisstudyprogramme
CareerPaths
NurseryNurse,ChildcareWorker,NurseryManager, EarlyChildhoodEducationSpecialist,FamilySupport Worker,NannyandSpecialEducationTeacher.
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StepstoWork
StepstoWorkistailoredtowardsindividualswhowant todivestraightintoworkexperienceopportunities.
Thisprogrammewillgiveyouthechancetosuccessfully findaworkexperienceplacementaswellasgaining functionalskillsEnglishandmaths.
Whatwillmyweeklooklike?
Thedaysaredividedbetweenattendingthecentre andyourworkplacementofchoice.
Wheninthecentre,youwillfocusoncoresubjects suchasmathandEnglish,alongsidereceiving supportinworkskillsandpersonalandsocial development,whicharedesignedtoenhanceyour overallemployabilityandpersonalgrowth.
Whenatyourworkplacement,youwillgain practicalexperienceandapplyyourlearningin real-worldsettings.
English&mathsFunctionalSkills,workskills,personal socialdevelopmentandworkexperienceareincluded alongsidethisstudyprogramme.
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doingStepstoWork,andI knowitwillhelpmegetafulltimejobinthefuture.”
“I’velearnedsomuchsince
FunctionalSkills
Functionalskillsprovideessentialknowledge,skills,and understandingthatwillenableyoutoconfidently,effectively, andindependentlyprogressinlifeandwork.
AsaGAPslearner,youwillhavetheopportunitytoworktowards achievingmathsandEnglishqualificationswithasuitably qualifiedtutorthroughapersonalisedlearningplan.
WeuseapracticalapproachwhenteachingmathsandEnglish. Ourtutorswillhelpyouapplywhatyouhavelearnttoeveryday tasksandproblems. English&maths
Didyouknow? Itisimpossibletogoaday withoutusingEnglishand mathsskills!
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Getreadyfor theFUTURE Personal
Personal&socialdevelopmentsessions Employability/independentliving FundamentalBritishValues Keepingsafeandhealthy Opportunityforworkexperience Mentalwellbeing 19 TravelTraining
Development &WorkSkills
WorkExperience
Whydoworkexperience?
Employersarealwayslookingforlearnerswhohavehadworkexperience. Youwillhavetheopportunitytoundertakeworkexperienceindifferentformats:
Blockworkexperience
Extendedworkexperience
Tasterdays
WhatwillIlearn?
Customerserviceandcommunicationskills
Commercialawarenessforyourplaceofwork
Workingontasksandmanagingyourself
Teamwork
Timemanagement
Howtouseinitiative
Useoffunctionalskills
Acceptingresponsibility
WhatwillIgetoutofit?
Throughhavingapositiveworkexperienceyou willbeabletousethisonyourCV;gaina referenceandhaveexperiencestotalkaboutin interviewsforemploymentorapprenticeships.
Ifavacancybecameavailableattheplacement, youcouldapplyiftheroleissuitable.
Yourexperiencewouldberelatedtowhatyour careeraspirationsare,inrelationstoyourstudies.
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MEANSBEINGINTHECENTREATLEAST 95%OFTHETIME...ORHAVINGNOMORE THAN10DAYSOFF!
EDUCATION+ ATTENDANCE+EFFORT= ENDLESSPOSSIBLITIES! DON’TBOOK APPOINTMENTS DURINGSESSION TIME!
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ATTENDANCE
Moretimeinthe centremeans moretimetolearn, develop&grow!
Lesstimeinthe centremeansless timetobecome theverybestyou! Poor attendance meansless chances inlife! DAYS ABSENCE
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FAQs forLearners
Q:HowdoIapplyforacourse?
A:Withintheprospectus,youwillseeyouroptionsonpage1,orcallusandwe willhelpyouthroughtheprocess.
Q:HowmanydaysaweekwillIattend?
A:Dependingonyourcourse,thiscouldbe3or4daysaweek.
Q:Whathappensattheendofmycourse?
A:YourtutorswillbesupportingyouthroughtheyearwiththeIAGadviser.They willworkwithyoutodevelopaprogressionplanthroughtheyearsoyoucansee youroptionsforwhenyourcoursefinishes.
Q:WherecanIgoforlunch?
A:Youhavetheoptiontoeatyourownlunchwithinthecommunalareasoryou canhaveaseparateroom.Insomecases,lunchcanbeprovided.Ifyouwantto buylunchtherearelocalamenitiescloseby.
Q:CanIhaveapart-timejobandstillattendGAPS?
A:Whileonyourprogramme,youwillbeabletoworkpart-timearoundyour programmedays.
Q:Arethereanybursariesavailabletome?
A:Youmaybeeligibleforabursarywhileineducation,thiswillenableyouto havesupportinthefollowingareas:travel,freelunchandclothingforinterviews.
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FAQs forParents/Carers
Q:HowwillIbekeptinformedaboutmyyoungperson'sprogress?
A:Progressreportswillbeavailableduringthecourseoftheyear.Youwill alsobeabletodiscussyouryoungperson'sprogressatreviewsyouwillbe invitedtothroughouttheyear.
Q:Whatifmyyoungpersoncannotattendthecentre?
A:Callthecentreandspeakwiththecentrecoordinator/centremanager andinformthemwiththereasonofabsence. Youcanalsosendatextmessageoremailtoinformthefollowing:Name andreasonfornotattending(centrecoordinator/administratorwillfollow upwithacall).
Q:Whathappensifmyyoungpersonisbeingbulliedorharassed?
A:Thecentrewillnottoleratebullyingorharassment.Learnersshould informtheirpersonaltutor,safeguardingchampionorthecentremanager. Youcanemailpeterborough.gaps@tchc.netorsafeguarding@tchc.net
WhenIfirstjoined,Iwasaballofanger.Ihated educationandtheworld.Thestaffatthecentre tooktimetolistenandgettoknowmeandwould allowmetohavetimetomyselftothink.Over timeIgraduallystartedtomanagemyanger andfeltmorecomfortable.
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Howtofindus www.tchc.net MarketChambers,2ndFloor, CathedralSquare, Peterborough,PE11XW PeterboroughGAPS 01733304142 07803243266 07834173347 Call Email peterborough.gaps@tchc.net