Welcome to
Craftworks
College
Craftworks College, part of The Brogdale CIC Group, is a post 16 specialist provider college that works with young people aged from 16-19 and up to 25 if they have an Education and Health Care plan (EHCp).
We are based across 6 sites in Swale and Ashford where we deliver practical courses to enable young people to gain the skills to look at work in the local economies.
Our curriculum offer
At Craftworks College, we provide an ambitious curriculum for all learners aged between 16-19 (19-25 with an Educational and Health Care Plan).
We offer a range of Pearson, NCFE and SEG Qualifications. We provide learners with the support they require to continue to learn transferable skills through Vocational Qualifications with English and Mathematics. Our Project-based programmes of study are personalised so students can achieve their potential.
We combine this with our non-accredited curriculum supporting
our students to develop their personal, social, emotional and life skills. We do this through bespoke interventions, our Personal Development Programme, Enrichment activities, Progression support and work experience.
Our Curriculum Support Pathways offers the Waves Model of intervention to support an inclusive and fair learning environment for all learners. Our curriculum areas cross correlates so that our students are able to develop as a whole person. Our desire is for all students to leave feeling empowered with their skills, knowledge and achievements able to imapact their lives moving forward.
Our courses
We seek for our students to have the right course, we get to know students aspirations, skills and needs, to help us connect the right course to the right student. By understanding the students talents we can help develop ther life skills in preperation for their next steps into adulthood. We believe that education can play a powerful part in addressing social inclusion whether through economic, disability, mental health or difference. We understand that a young person’s development is more than academic qualifications, that they will be seeking to understand themselves and others. They will be shaping their attitude and behaviours, forming their values, whilst working through the natural physical and emotional development, that takes place in adolescence, moving them towards being independent. We aim to support each individual to become the best version of themselves, where they feel confident, valued and equipped to enter adulthood.
Please click on the courses below if you want to find out more.
English
English is the Core of what we offer as this is the stepping stone to help young people to thrive and progress onto higher levels of study and work. We offer accredited NCFE / Pearson Functional Skills Qualifications in English from Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement (RARPA), Entry Levels through to Level 2.
Animal Care
Providing a comprehensive introduction to animal care. Students benefit from a practical course to learn to understand the care needs and habitats of small animals and farm animals that is supported by theory, embedding skills for life.
Horticulture
Delivering a practical course covering a wide variety of Horticulture skills from sowing seeds, using machinery to maintaining gardens. Students benefit from a practical course to learn the art of Horticulture that is supported by scientific theory that embeds skills for life.
Food And Cookery
Designed for learners who want an introduction to food and cookery supporting students to understand nutrition, safety measures and the food industry. Students benefit from project-based learning that is supported by theory that embeds skills for life whilst enjoying making fabulous food.
Environment & Conservation
A practical course looking at respecting nature, enhancing knowledge around good practice in conservation and building spaces to preserve our green environment. Students benefit from project-based learning that is supported by theory that embeds skills for life.
Creative Craft
We offer a dynamic, hands-on course that spans urban art, crafts, and fine art. Through project-based learning enriched with theoretical foundations, students develop essential skills and techniques. Whether aspiring to start a creative business, explore career opportunities, or simply express their artistic vision, this course provides the tools and inspiration to succeed.
Maths
Maths is an inspiring and enjoyable subject that will equip our students with life skills, like problem-solving and decision-making skills that are valued across employment sectors. We offer accredited NCFE / Pearson Functional Skills Qualifications in Maths from Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement (RARPA), Entry Levels through to Level 2.
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Our numbers speak for themselves
Students advised they felt safe across the College (2022/23)
Vocational Qualifications achieved across the College (2022/23)
Successful Destination Outcomes for students across the College (2022/23)
Retention Rate across the College (2022/23)
Student & Parent Voice
Please see some of the feeback we have received from parents and students.
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