Pathway to Aspire
This initial 12 week programme is designed to support young people who have the academic ability to succeed but need support with their anxieties to flourish in society
Course Summary
Course Information for Students
Who is this course for?
The intent of the Pathway to Aspire is to enable young people to develop personal strategies to unleash their resilience, develop their confidence and continue onto the Aspire Pathway.
Entry Requirements
Students will be required to have GCSE’s 4 in math’s and/or English, but have anxieties that are stopping them accessing their chosen educational next steps.
What will you learn?
The program will be designed to develop students confidence, resilience, and knowledge so that they can keep themselves mentally healthy and developing students strategies to manage their anxieties and keep physically healthy. English and maths enhancement will continue throughout the programme to maintain skills, but no formal qualifications will be delivered.
How will you learn?
The pathway will be delivered at the Broomfield site. The students will look at creative enrichment activities, which will be delivered in small groups. The activities will facilitate the young person’s emotional and social development.
What will you need to bring with you?
All resources will be provided. You will need to bring a packed lunch or money to buy lunch and drinks. Any additional costs for any trips will be shared with the student in advance.
How will you be assessed?
Students will work on individual goals and targets that are agreed, reviewed and adapted when appropriate. All students will create their own support plan which is shared with staff and reviewed as required.
Where next?
Students will be able to continue onto the Aspire Pathway and then onto their chosen next steps with transitional support, if required.
Who do you contact for more information?
For more information contact Derby College on 0800 0280289 or enquiries@derby-college.ac.uk
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DCG Success Stories
Discover how our students have achieved success. Their hard work and dedication to learning has enabled them to succeed in rewarding careers or progress onto higher education.
We encourage progress and aspirational outcomes by guiding people onto learning pathways that lead to positive destinations. Our students have gone on to achieve great things since leaving the College. We would like to share some of their inspiring success stories with you.
Course Information Last Updated On: April 9, 2025 10:14 am
