At Beltane College, students attend their study programme for three days each week, following a personalised pathway designed to develop the skills, confidence, and independence needed for adulthood and future employment.

Students work towards a range of qualifications and experiences, including:

• Open Awards Skills for Further Learning and Employment (Endorsed Pathways) as their main qualification.
• Functional Skills English and Mathematics at a level appropriate to their individual needs and abilities.
• Work experience opportunities to develop employability skills and workplace confidence.
• Supported work placements for learners who are ready to take the next step into a workplace environment.
• Independence and life skills development, helping learners become more self-reliant and active members of their communities.
• Preparation for Adulthood outcomes, focusing on employment, independent living, community inclusion, and health and wellbeing.

Our programme aims to equip every student with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to achieve their personal goals and make a successful transition into adult life.

 Our Curriculum Intent

At Beltane College, we provide an inclusive, equitable, and supportive learning environment for all young people. We specialise in offering transformative educational opportunities for students who may have experienced disruption to their prior schooling or whose needs were not fully met due to trauma, mental health challenges, or unmet Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND).

Our curriculum is designed around two core evidence-based frameworks:

• Trauma-Informed Practice (TIP): We prioritise physical and emotional safety, trustworthiness, empowerment, collaboration, and cultural sensitivity across all learning spaces.

Universal Design for Learning (UDL): We plan our curriculum from the outset to be accessible to all, offering varied methods to engage learners, present information, and enable students to demonstrate their knowledge.