Start Dates
- November 2025, Full Time, Day
- September 2026, Full Time, Day
What You Will Study
Aspire 16 Plus is a transitional programme aimed at personal and social development rather than academic attainment. Our aim is to equip you with the necessary skills to successfully progress onto your chosen pathway.
Who is eligible?
- Students who are unsure of their next steps and want to explore their options
- Students who need a softer transition to college
- Students who would benefit from a nurturing and supportive environment
We offer the Personal Development Pathway, aimed at those looking into further study. Our timetable allows you to engage in the following subjects and activities:
- Functional Skills or development sessions
- Personal and social development including induction to college, drug and alcohol awareness, interview skills, healthy living, career planning and managing money.
- Co-curricular- social engagement combining off-site trips and visits with access to local recreational and educational activities. Examples include cooking, sport, team building activities, fundraising enterprises and community engagement.
You will also have access to a residential trip.
All students are expected to engage in all elements of the pathway and are not able to select individual elements to enrol onto.
Entry Requirements
There are no formal entry requirements needed, however, a willingness to attend, engage and learn will be needed and determined during our assessment process.
How You Will Be Assessed
There will be a variety of assessment methods depending on your individual learner journey.
Course Progression
Through our Personal Development Pathway, you could progress onto a Step into College course, Level 1 college course or move onto our Academic Progression programme.
Fees
November 2025, Full Time, Day
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-19 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop. Please check our Finance page for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop.
September 2026, Full Time, Day
If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-19 on the 31st August before the start of your course, tuition fees are free. If you are aged 19 and over please contact the Advice Shop. Please check our Finance page for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop.
