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Aspire 16 Plus

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    Level
    Entry Level

  • Duration
    1 year

  • Start Date
    September 2025

  • Venue
    City College Norwich campus

  • Course Code
    A0393

Start Date

  • September 2025, 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 learning environment

Our timetable allows you to engage in the following subjects and activities:

  • Maths and English (GCSE or Functional Skills depending on prior attainment)
  • Personal and Social Development which may include Induction to college, drug and alcohol awareness, interview skills, healthy living, career planning, 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.
  • Skills Academy - access to a variety of vocational taster sessions in line with the current curriculum offer at City College Norwich.

You will be expected to engage in all elements of the programme and are not able to select individual elements to enrol on to.

Entry Requirements

There are no formal entry requirements, however you will need a willingness to attend, engage and learn which will be 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

You could progress to study a Step-Into College course, Level 1 vocational college course or more onto our Academic Progression programme.

Fees

If you are a UK or home fee status student and aged 16-18 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 pages for information on loans, bursaries, fee information and student travel offers that are available. Alternatively please contact the Advice Shop.