Key Stage 4
Alternative Provision
Key Stage 4
Often children experiencing problems with mainstream education have strong academic abilities and can sit their GCSE examinations at our centre. This allows them optimum opportunity for success within an environment they are familiar and comfortable with.
We support students in Maths, English, Science, ICT, and Motor Mechanics, as well as vocational routes through Functional Skills qualifications in Literacy, Numeracy and ICT.
Core Subjects: English, Maths, Sciences, and Computing (GCSE / Functional Skills) are delivered using work set from Base School, or by following KS4 resources from various providers. For students on a long-term basis we deliver our bespoke Schemes of Learning (SoL), accredited with the appropriate qualification (subject to approval from Base School).
English
GCSE English and Functional Skills Literacy for all ability levels.
Maths
GCSE Maths and Functional Skills Numeracy with structured support.
Sciences
GCSE-level Biology, Chemistry and Physics with practical understanding.
Computing / ICT
GCSE Computing and Functional Skills ICT, including ECDL Level 2.
The 5 Strands of Emotional Intelligence
Through teacher-led discussions, activities, workshops and personal life examples, students develop the 5 key strands:
- Self-Reflection
- Self-Regulation
- Empathy
- Motivation
- Social Skills
Expected Outcome
Students gain raised awareness of self-reflection, emotional regulation, empathy, motivation, and the importance of strong social skills.
Personality Types
Using the Enneagram model (Riso, 2012) to understand personality types, regulate emotions and develop strengths later in life.
Courses Offered
- Level 2 European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)
- Level 2 ASDAN Excelsis Award
- GCSE English and Maths
- Functional Skills — English, Maths and ICT
- Additional Base School courses (subject to availability)
All course registrations must be made at Base School, unless the student is with GUIDE92 full time.
Workshops Offered
This list is not exhaustive. Workshops are designed to support students with life skills alongside academic development.
Preparing Students for Life Beyond School
Our Key Stage 4 offer supports students with both academic skills and life skills — preparing them for college, university or the workplace.