Way Forward: GCSE Fast Track

Way Forward: GCSE Fast Track

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Course Overview

The Way Forward course is an intensive GCSE English and Maths programme, designed for those learners who do not have a vocational career choice at present and prominently would like to concentrate on achieving/improving their Maths and English GCSE grades to a Grade 4.

You will also work towards a BTEC Award which is an introduction to Vocational Learning giving you the opportunity to build skills that enables you to apply your academic knowledge to everyday work contexts.

The timetable is based over 4 days working towards a BTEC Level 1 Award Qualification alongside GCSE Maths and English.

You will need to have been working towards GCSE Level qualifications.

The next intake of this course is on Monday 20 October 2025, with interviews on Thursday 16 October 2025.

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Course Overview

The Way Forward course is an intensive GCSE English and Maths programme, designed for those learners who do not have a vocational career choice at present and prominently would like to concentrate on achieving/improving their Maths and English GCSE grades to a Grade 4.

You will also work towards a BTEC Award which is an introduction to Vocational Learning giving you the opportunity to build skills that enables you to apply your academic knowledge to everyday work contexts.

The timetable is based over 4 days working towards a BTEC Level 1 Award Qualification alongside GCSE Maths and English.

You will need to have been working towards GCSE Level qualifications.

The next intake of this course is on Monday 20 October 2025, with interviews on Thursday 16 October 2025.

Foundation Learning Pathways Guide

Download our Foundation Learning Pathways Guide for Parents, Carers and Agencies.

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Grade 3 in Maths and English

Course Details

Length of study:
1 year

Starting:
October

Term dates

Study campus:
City

Study option(s):
Full time

Course level:
Level 1

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We will check your application to see if you meet the standard entry requirements for the course. If you do, you’ll receive an invitation via email to attend an interview with a Curriculum Tutor.

Fees and funding

If you are aged 16-18 and applying for a full-time programme, then you will not have to pay for your course. If you are aged 19+ then there may be a fee for your course.

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