Prior Plus+ is an esteemed award that is integrated into students bespoke and personalised study programme, giving them the chance to leave college with more skills and experiences than simply those gained through academic qualifications.
The award is split into 3 parts and this group of students has excelled in all three!
This culturally enriching and worthwhile scheme prepares students for adult life as well as developing their employability skills and making college a more fulfilling and enjoyable experience.
This can then all be showcased through any application, whether it is for UCAS, an Apprenticeship, or a job, making students highly employable.
This award is split into three parts, Pathway Support, Employability/Work Experience and Enrichment. There are also three levels of the award, Bronze, Silver and Gold.
Pathway Support is a weekly session looking at attendance and academic progress, as well as discussing future progression and topics to equip students with the skills and knowledge to be a well rounded adult. There are also a series of E- learning activities and 1:1s with their Pathway Leader to help keep track of their progression through the awards.
Students also have the opportunity to participate in a range of activities beyond lessons. This Enrichment is designed to really capture their interests and enhance their life experiences. There are many exciting activities on offer. Some will be ‘one off’ opportunities such as foreign exchanges, work experience, charity events or competitions. Others will be ongoing weekly activities such as sport and societies or the Students’ Union, Pie & Cheese Club, learning a new language or driving theory support, the list goes on.
Also, whilst at college, students have the opportunity to attend many varied careers events. Some are organised through the Pathway programme, others are organised through the college careers team, we also promote and support work experience opportunities.
To achieve gold standard, students must have reached at least 98% attendance, set up and ran an Enrichment group that benefits the college or local community, attended all mandatory careers events, as well as at least 2 voluntary sessions and also completed an extended work experience.
Well done to all students who have accomplished this amazing standard, what a fantastic achievement, huge congratulations to you all!