We've had success everywhere with our Pathways students, including at the College's Student of the Year Awards and as a group at the prestigious Blenheim Palace Heritage Awards.
Our dedicated staff have years of experience offering specialist support to students, developing them to be the best they can be and helping them prepare for day-to-day life.
The College has recently invested in the digital learning tool, WikiMe, for the next three years for staff and students (starting from January 2019).
It allows students to upload videos and images, set goals and more importantly set up a circle of friends, all in a safe and secure setting. Pathways 2 students are so proficient with the tool that they show students from Pathway 1 how to use it!
The software also allows staff to set goals, to evidence tasks being completed and even message students off-site on work experience to be able to update progress.
We think that college is a fantastic first step into life after school. On Pathways, there is support at every point of your journey, with transition workers here to make that change from school as smooth as possible.
Our friendly and experienced tutors will develop a course that is just for you, making sure it challenges you but is not overwhelming. There are plenty of interesting projects to keep you busy, giving you valuable work and life skills. We have had students create art pieces for an exhibition, set up social profiles through WikiMe, and design flower displays for VIP musicians at the Cornbury Festival.
The Pathways department is like its own small community, where you will make new friends, discover new interests, go on exciting trips and have a lot of fun along the way. We can't wait for you to come and join us!
Previous school:
Fitzwaryn School
Jake joined our Pathways course in Abingdon in 2016, after leaving Sixth Form at Fitzwaryn School.
Jake grew in maturity and confidence during his time at the College and remains a highly motivated and enthusiastic learner. He achieved his first Functional Skills maths qualification and planned to carry on moving up levels.
He worked very hard on his communication with peers and other college users and confidently used the canteen facilities to buy himself lunch or a drink.
He was supported by our job coach to secure a meaningful work placement, which will help him fulfil his aspirations.
Previous school:
Fitzwaryn School
My tutor is amazing and all the staff are kind. The College is great; I like using Costa and I always get hot chocolates!
The lessons are things like spelling and grammar which I enjoy, we do quizzes and also cooking, making cakes, pizza, meals using Quorn and a Theme of the Week.
My favourite part is going to Common Leys Farm on Mondays for the Propeller Project. We do outdoor things like planting flowers, woodwork and animal care.
Previous school:
St Gregory the Great School
The support is good and there are lots of teachers for each student. They are nice and helpful, and they make the lessons interesting and fun. The class size is smaller too so it is quieter.
I'm getting a LASER qualification and I feel like I'm increasing my confidence being on this course. We are treated more like adults and I have more responsibility and choices.
We also get to go on trips and do activities like tennis, which I really enjoy.
Progressing from a Pathways programme can lead to getting a part- or full-time job, another course at college, supported training in the workplace, or even an apprenticeship!
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