Alternative Provision

From Challenge to Success (C2S) and Achievements for Learning (A4L)

From Challenge to Success and Achievements for Learning are alternative KS4 provisions that have clearly defined intentions which relate to personal and academic outcomes for identified students. The courses provide a supportive environment, which are tailored to maximise the full potential of each student. The main aims are that students achieve success and are motivated to continue with their education at post 16, via vocational training or employment. Our aims and department ethos fully support Greenshaw’s vision, “strive for success” and “building lives for the future”.

Throughout the two years on the C2S or A4L course there are many opportunities for our students to take part in accredited or certified courses including The Princes Trust xl Award, ASDAN Certificate of Personal Effectiveness , basic first aid, Junior Sports Leaders Award, volunteering, Basic Food Hygiene. Furthermore students have the opportunity to experience a variety of vocational training courses and/or taster sessions at local colleges and training providers, offering alternative qualifications such as NVQs and AQA Unit Awards. The department has strong links with Carshalton College, South Thames College (Merton Campus) and NESCOT, where the students can experience a range of trade and professional courses including motor vehicle/bike mechanics, electrical installations, construction, health and beauty, hairdressing, childcare, sport and leisure and the uniformed services. Other training providers and organisations such as Sutton District Training, SILC, Community Inspirations, Ecolocal, The Loft, Sutton Volunteer Centre.

Each student on the course leaves Year 11 with an Achievement Folder where evidence of participation in off-site provision is certified and external certifications are documented. This serves as a valuable self-assessment and evaluation tool for students and a supportive tool at college or job interview.

For more information please contact:
Sallie Webb (Head of Department) - swebb@suttonlea.org
Jo Heffernan (Alternative Provision Coordinator) - jheffernan@suttonlea.org

Alternative provision also supports students on the following courses:

ASPIRE (full time college placements)

Year 11 Greenshaw students who attend a full time vocational course at a local college working towards an NVQ qualification at Level 1 in one year in either Construction, Motor Vehicles, Early Years or Health & Beauty courses and have the opportunity to complete Adult Literacy and Numeracy qualifications at school. These students benefit from support and guidance relating to attending and achieving on their chosen courses and intense preparation and support in their chosen pathway post 16.

Increased Flexibility (IF) part time college placements

Year 10 students attend local colleges on vocational courses one afternoon a week over two years and are working towards a NVQ qualification at Level 1 in either Construction, Motor Vehicles, Early Years or Health & Beauty courses. In addition these students follow a full compliment of subjects at GCSE including Maths and English. These students benefit from support and guidance relating to attending and achieving on their chosen courses and intense preparation and support in their chosen pathway post 16.

For more information please contact Jo Heffernan (Alternative Provision Coordinator): jheffernan@suttonlea.org