English and Maths are power skills. The skills that back your ambition, open doors and turn ideas into action. So whatever course you choose, English and Maths are built into your study programme to help you think bigger, move faster and go further.
You'll use English and Maths every day. From college to work to life and beyond, English and Maths show up everywhere.
English gives you the power to communicate clearly, share ideas, write professionally and speak with confidence.
Maths helps you manage money, solve problems, measure, estimate and make smart decisions.
These skills opens doors. We help you build them so nothing holds you back.
Yes. If you don’t yet have a grade 4 in English and/or Maths, you’ll continue studying them alongside your main course. This is a required part of your programme and helps make sure you’re prepared for your next steps.
If you’ve already achieved a grade 4 or higher, you won’t attend English or Maths lessons. Instead, you’ll complete independent learning, focusing on developing the English and Maths skills that support your course, future plans and employability.
You’ll be placed on a pathway based on your current grades:
• GCSE Pathway – for students with a grade 3
• Stepping Stones Pathway – for students with a grade 2 or below
• Independent Pathway – for students with a grade 4 or above
This helps make sure learning is at the right level and supports progression.
Most students have one timetabled lesson per subject each week, plus independent study tasks. Your exact hours depend on your course and pathway.
Yes. If you achieved a grade 3 in GCSE English and/or Maths, you’ll start on the GCSE Pathway and work towards resitting the exam.
If you achieved a grade 2 or below, you’ll start on the Stepping Stones Pathway, where you build your skills step by step. When you’re ready, you can progress onto the GCSE Pathway and work towards resitting the exam.
If you’re on the GCSE Pathway, you’ll resit your GCSE English and/or Maths during one of the main exam periods in the autumn or summer. Your tutors will let you know which exam series you’re working towards and will only enter you when you’re ready.
Stepping Stones is a nationally recognised English and Maths qualification for students who achieved a grade 2 or below at GCSE. It helps you build skills and confidence step by step and prepares you to progress onto the GCSE Pathway.
English and Maths are important skills for everyday life, further study and future work.
If you haven’t yet achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above, they form a core part of your study programme to help you progress and build confidence.
Stronger English and Maths skills help across all subjects. They support:
These skills contribute to better overall outcomes.
Your next steps matter and most routes need strong English and Maths. Whether you’re aiming for an apprenticeship, university, higher‑level course or a career with progression, these skills help open doors.
That’s okay lots of students feel the same. You’re not alone, and you won’t be expected to figure it out on your own. College focuses on progress, not past results. Tutors break learning down step by step, with support, practice and guidance to help you build confidence and improve.
You’ll be supported from the very beginning. Alongside your tutors, the college offers:
The aim is to help you feel confident, supported and ready to make progress in English, Maths and your main course.
Our Admissions team are available if you have any questions. Drop in to talk to us on campus or contact the team who will be happy to help.