Entry 3 / Level 1 LEAP Hub Business
Intent & Curriculum purpose:
Developing independence, communication and personal skills, with an introduction to a diverse range of employment skills.
Programme Outline:
Based at our Pinewood Campus (dedicated to employment progression), this Hub focuses on the exciting and varied world of business.
Qualifications range from Entry 3 to Level 1. Students study towards an academic qualification, alongside Employability based units that will be tailored specifically to work placements and employment-based career routes. An Independent Life Skills unit is also incorporated within the programme. Students are provided with the opportunity to visit businesses to see first-hand how they operate.
Areas covered within this programme include:
- Enterprise - setting up a small-scale business
- Career planning, developing interview techniques and CV writing
- Customer Service
- Personal budgeting and money management
- Understanding the retail selling process
Work Experience:
Planned in groups and through individual work experience. Internal and some external where appropriate. All work experience will be relevant to future progression and career goals.
English and Maths:
Discrete sessions in English and maths including a qualification route, where applicable. Functional English and maths embedded via the curriculum.
Additional skills development:
Personal and social development skills such as independent living skills (ILS), confidence-building, teamwork, healthy living, citizenship, rights and responsibilities. In addition, students will have access to a wide range of ongoing wellbeing and mindfulness initiatives.
Progression:
On successful completion, progression is likely to be: full/part-time employment, further education, a supported internship or apprenticeship.