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Learning Pathways

Learning Pathways

Cedars High Heworth offers three distinct curriculum pathways as part of our post-16 provision. Students follow a route based on their individual needs and interests, with flexibility to move between pathways as appropriate. Every learner has a personalised timetable tailored to their aspirations and support requirements.

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All students access local workplace settings, leisure and community facilities, and engage with Gateshead College sites including the Baltic Campus, Academy for Sport, and Skills Academy. These opportunities help students develop independence, employability, and social confidence through real-life experiences in a range of environments.

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The three curriculum routes are Routes to Employment Pathways 1, 2 or 3. 

Details of each route are given below:

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Routes to Employment Pathway 1: Pre-entry Level - Entry 2

Learners will study:​

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  • Arts Award EXPLORE

  • Entry Level Art and Design

  • Entry Level Award in English/ Maths skills

  • Horticulture

  • Skills for independence and work

  • Introduction to travel safety

  • Special Olympics

  • PSD

  • Gym                     

 

Exit routes:

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  • Independent supported living, 

  • supported employment or internship

  • Volunteering opportunities

  • Own business

Routes to Employment Pathway 2: Entry Level 3 - Level 1

Leaners will study:​

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  • Arts Award Bronze

  • PSD

  • Functional Skills, English, Maths

  • Horticulture

  • Enterprise

  • BTEC Workskills

  • Volunteering/ Leadership/ DofE

  • Gym

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Exit routes:

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  • Supported internship/ employment

  • Paid employment

  • Volunteering opportunities

  • Own business

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Routes to Employment Pathway 3: Level 1 - Level 3

Learners will study:​

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  • Functional skills English, Maths

  • OR GCSE English, Maths & Science

  • BTEC Workskills

  • Other GCSE routes, eg History, Business or Digital Media

  • Volunteering/ Leadership/ DofE

  • Personal and Social Development

  • Where appropriate learners will be able to access A Level study also

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Exit routes:

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  • Apprenticeships

  • FE study

  • HE study

  • Paid employment

  • Supported internship

  • Own business

Work Experience

Access to Work Experience for all students

All students will participate in work experience throughout the course of the academic year as opportunities present themselves. All students will participate in social enterprise and assist in the running of a business to gain invaluable transferable employability skills.

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Partnership Arrangements

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Post 16 learners have access to a range of different opportunities through the successful development of partnerships with community groups and organisations within the local community. 

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Many of our successful supported work experience placements have arisen from a partnership with Voiceworks; a project funded by the local authority.  These opportunities for the learners have only become possible through successful partnership arrangements. 

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