GCSE, Functional Skills and Post 16 and 18 Pathways

Who it's for

KS4 pupils working towards GCSE or Functional Skills, and post-16 or post-18 young people needing a structured next step into education, training or employment.

How it works

Subject-specialist tutors deliver focused GCSE and Functional Skills provision aligned to AQA, Edexcel, OCR and City & Guilds specifications. For post-16 and post-18 learners we build coherent pathways — whether retaking English and maths, picking up missing qualifications, or moving towards further education, apprenticeships or independent living.

What the placement looks like

1. 01

   Diagnostic

   Baseline against the chosen exam board or qualification specification, plus a review of prior attainment and post-18 ambitions.

2. 02

   Plan

   Realistic portfolio agreed — GCSEs, Functional Skills levels, or a blended post-16 / post-18 pathway.

3. 03

   Deliver

   Weekly tuition with mock cycles, progress reviews and careers guidance woven in.

4. 04

   Sit & progress

   Exam centre, JCQ access arrangements and invigilation co-ordinated; post-18 route mapped to the next setting.

Outcomes we work towards

• Realistic, evidenced GCSE or Functional Skills pathway
• Exam centre, invigilation and access arrangements in place
• Clear post-16 / post-18 progression route
• Confidence to sit assessments and take the next step

Evidence we share with commissioners

• Exam-board or qualification specification map
• Mock results and progress tracker
• JCQ access arrangements file
• Post-16 / post-18 progression plan