1. Level 2
Educational
Pathway
Oasis Academy Isle of Sheppey Sixth Form

2. Why did we develop this initiative?
Sixth Form is not funded for Level 2 courses
Level 2 Courses are not highlighted on Sixth Form league tables
However, morally it was the right thing to do
A small group of vulnerable students are now more confident
They have a purpose, structure and pathway

3. Rationale
It was our Sixth Form’s initiative to create an educational pathway for a small group of students who had not met with Level 2 criterion in mainstream school.
These were students who were unable gain a Level 3 pathway programme but needed that additional ‘arm around their shoulder’ to become ‘work ready’.

4. Rationale
We decided that our programme should be as work focused as possible but also allowed the students to gain additional qualifications which may help them both employability-wise and socially.
It was decided that the topic content would be based on future employability routes
A one year Pathway offered

5. Offer made September 2016 Pilot Year
Level 2 offer: to include
Full-time offer
No other choices to be made
ECDL
Employability – Asdan
Resit GCSE Maths
Resit GCSE English Language
Functional Skills/Literacy
Functional Skills/Numeracy
Options:
EAL Level 2 Motor Vehicles
BTEC Level 2 First Award in Travel and Tourism

6. Recruitment Limited entry to 15 students
Entry for vulnerable students – not behaviour students
GCSE results in Year 11 ranged from U grade to E

7. Entry Criteria Attitude to Learning: AL2 and above
Deadlines: D2 and above
Behaviour Points: below 15
An innovative learning programme which is part of the work-based learning route. It is designed to provide opportunities for young people who are not yet ready or able to take up a Modern Apprenticeship or further education or to move directly into employment.

8. Community involvement
Worked alongside Swale Borough Council in the role of Digital Champions
Working within our ‘Gateway’ Provision in Sheerness High Street as Customer Service Agents
Working within the community in such an open area gave our students confidence and work ethic

10. Outcomes

11. Option Outcomes

12. Destinations

13. 2017 Offer Level 2 offer: to include Full-time offer
Full-time offer
No other choices to be made
Employability – Asdan
Resit GCSE Maths
Resit GCSE English Language
Functional Skills/Literacy
Functional Skills/Numeracy
Level 2 Jamie Oliver Cookery Course
Options:
EAL Level 2 Motor Vehicles
BTEC Level 2 First Award in Travel and Tourism

14. Jamie Oliver Cookery Course
Funded by Sheppey Matters (£23,000) in conjunction in with Nat West Bank
Students to work alongside Award Winning Community Chef to complete practical element
Theory completed within class (registered with BTEC)
Running until January 2018

15. Future initiatives
Funding offered by Sheppey Matters: Health and Safety Training along with Level 1 numeracy and literacy (starting January 2018)
Review of local community involvement
Continue to link with local business to gain work experience where possible
However, we need to be mindful that enough time is given to each element of the overall course

16. ur Beliefs: Every Person No Excuses High Expectations No Islands
Lead Learning

17. Proud to Belong