What is the purpose of the Route2?
King Edward VI college wants all young people to have the opportunity to gain the skills, knowledge and experiences they need to thrive now and in the future. However, we also realise successes does not always follow a straight line or pathway.
Route2 provides students with the chance to re-launch their ambitions. We have named the programme, Foundation, as it has been specifically designed to prepare students to study at a higher level the following year. For many reasons, year 11 assessments do not always go the way students want. This programme offers a fresh start with highly effective and supportive teachers and Progress Coaches who will help students get to the destinations, which they are striving for.
What does Route2 involve?
Students enrolled onto Route2 have the opportunity to enhance their level two qualification portfolio in preparation for progressing to level 3 study. We do see Route2 as a 3 year programme, not a one year option.
Level two subjects are traditionally GCSEs and vocational subjects students complete in year 11. Level three subjects are A-Level and vocational courses studied at college/year 12/13.
Journey of the L3FP
Year 1 – Students study 4xL2 courses (GCSEs/Vocational courses)
Year 2 – Students study 3x L3 courses (A-Levels/Vocational courses)
Year 3 – Students continue and complete their studies of the same 3xL3 courses as year 2.
How many courses do students study on the Route2 programme?
Students study four Level 2 qualifications. We offer both vocational courses and GCSEs. Put simply, Vocational courses are designed to prepare students for a specific sector of work. They include more practical or coursework based learning and assessment opportunities. GCSEs are more academic and traditional qualifications. They typically have a high degree of exam based assessments and theoretical rather than practical study.
What courses does Route2 offer students?
Vocational Courses
BTEC First Award Applied Science (BTEC)
Certificate in Leadership Through Sport (BTEC)
Health & Social Care (BTEC)
Graphic Design (NCFE)
Skills for further study in Social Sciences and Humanities (ASCENTIS)
E-Sports
GCSE courses
Maths (EDEXCEL)
English (EDUQAS)
Film (EDUQAS)
Availability of all courses is subject to demand.
What are the Route2 entry requirements?
Student are required to have already achieved a minimum of 433 or equivalent in their level 2 outcomes. Students are required to retake GCSE English and/or Maths as part of the Route2 programme if they have not yet achieved a grade 4.
How too apply
Applications can be submitted online, visit the apply page for more information on the application process.