Vocational Studies

Department Aims

Health and well-being are key to the development of all individuals. They have an effect on everybody’s life, and knowledge is essential to the development of the self-aware individual.

Information Technology is an integral part of all Vocational programmes, giving every student an appreciation of the value of the computer as a research tool and an aid to generating professional quality evidence for coursework portfolio inclusion.

Vocational programmes of study strive to give students a taste of the real life world of work in their chosen field, selecting from a wide variety of courses including: -

• Animal Care
• Beauty Therapy
• Business Studies
• Construction
• Health and Social Care

Objectives

• To promote an ethos of caring qualities and values throughout the school via students who access these vocational courses.
• To promote good health and healthy lifestyles throughout the school.
• To give clear and appropriate up to date information and advice about all aspects of personal health and well-being.
• To promote and support health promoting activities throughout the school.
• To equip young learners to promote health amongst wider communities.
• To prepare students for Vocational career choices.

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