
BRIDGING YEAR
- Could you improve your core GCSEs with more time to study?
- Want the chance to improve your GCSEs before moving on to Level 3 courses, college or an apprenticeship?
- Concerned you won’t meet the entry requirements for the Level 3 courses you want to study?
Then our Bridging Year could be the answer to all your questions!
BENEFITS INCLUDE:
- You’re older and wiser and can now recognise what you need to focus on
- You understand the amount of effort needed to reach your targets
- You get a second chance to improve your grades
- Build your confidence following the pandemic
- You’ll be a Sixth Former and can enjoy all the benefits that come with it
THE COURSE
The Bridging Year is available at the Wellsway/IKB Campus and at SBL Academy and both campuses include the following fixed timetabled subjects:
- GCSE English
- GCSE Maths
- Higher Project
- Tutor Programme
- PSHE/SMSC
In addition, the Wellsway/IKB campus includes:
- GCSE Double Science
- BTEC Level 3 Certificate in Information Technology
In addition, the SBL campus includes:
- BTEC Level 2 Business and enterprise
Whether you need to achieve that grade 4 pass or improve your GCSE grades via a re-sit, all you need to do next is choose your home campus.
You will have the opportunity to join the Futura Sports Academy which offers you exclusive access to our:
- Football Academy
- Hockey Academy
- Seasonal Sports Academy
Futura Sixth Form students can ‘bolt on’ the sports academy alongside their full-time study programme.
Don’t build a wall, build a bridge to where you want to go.
More information
- Mrs D Gibbs – dgibbs@ikbacademy.org.uk
- Mr A Littleboy – alittleboy@wellswayschool.com
- Mrs L Sharp – lsh@sblonline.org.uk
IN THIS SECTION
“Studying CTEC Sport
gave me an insight into
the different aspects of
sport that I was
interested in and it also
helped to prepare me for
studying to become a
Chiropractor at
University.”
Alex, Year 13
“I wanted to know what
working in the sports
industry would be like
and the CTEC course
gave me opportunities to
gain some real world
experience and helped
me to get a coaching
apprenticeship.”
Olivia, Year 13


