Kettering, Northamptonshire
Ofsted rated ‘Good’ educational provisions based in the centre of Kettering, the Study programme is an alternative to 6th Form or college and comprises of two programmes.
Empower Programme starting in September for 6 weeks. Empower focuses on helping students to recognise barriers to learning and start finding how to overcome them, as well as completing teamwork activities, projects, and volunteering challenges to boost their CVs and skills, before starting the actual Study Programme in November.
Our intent with Empower is to bridge the transition back into education for so many that disengaged over covid, or have been out for a year, or were home-schooled/ school refusers, and hopefully help them to be more successful and resilient for the November programme. We still be enrolling in November, for those who missed the September start/ those who went to college, and it wasn’t for them.
N’able programme starting in November is a 31 week educational programme that specialises in supporting small groups of 16-18 year olds and consists of employability skills, maths and English Functional Skills qualifications, work experience and PSHE and enrichment.
Learners will attend taught lessons 3 days a week in Kettering and 1 to 2 days of work placement depending on their career aspirations and personal circumstances.
We pride ourselves on taking a personalised approach to learning making it relevant to individual career aspirations and inspiring learners to feel confident in achieving their next steps. Our tutors are passionate about supporting learners to overcome barriers to learning and achieve their goals. In addition to the academic curriculum, we have regular specialist guest speakers to cover topics such as budgeting and debt recovery, sexual health, MIND , PCSO, drugs and alcohol, fire safety, dementia friends and first aid.
How do I become a Study Programme Learner?
Firstly, get in touch with one of our friendly team who will have a chat with you and arrange a convenient time for you to come and meet us and have a look around. You can email at studyprogramme@northnorthants.gov.uk or call on 01604 367119
When can I start?
Empower begins in September and N’able begins in November. For exact dates please call the office on 01604 367119. Depending on the time of year you may have to wait until the next start date, but we will keep in touch with you to ensure you are all prepared for the next intake.
What qualifications will I get?
The level of qualification you study with us will depend on what qualification level you already have. However, don’t worry if you don’t have any qualifications, we will ensure you are enrolled on a level that is appropriate but ambitious.
Functional Skills maths and English levels:
Entry Level 1
Entry Level 2
Entry Level 3
Level 1
Level 2
Employability skills level:
Unit accreditation
Level 1
Level 2
Why choose the Study Programme?
Our Study Programme helps you to believe in yourself, step outside your comfort zone, and aspire to do more. We’ll give you the knowledge, support and confidence to prepare you for work or further education.
I am a guardian / support organisation and know a young person who might be suitable?
Please get in touch via phone or email. A member of the team will discuss the young person’s needs, their previous educational attainment, personal circumstances and challenges or barriers to learning and agree a plan for the most suitable next steps.