About us
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 Qualifications through Awarding Organisations Pearson, NCFE and SEG. 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 sostudents can achieve to their potential.
We recognise that academic achievement is part of the skills and knowledge a young person needs to develop so we provide students with non-accredited support to develop their personal, social, emotional and life skills. We do this through bespoke interventions, our established Personal Development Programme, Enrichment activities, Progression support and work opportunities.
Our Curriculum Support Pathway is based on the waves model of intervention to support an inclusive and fair learning environment for success for all learners. Our curriculum works to develop the whole person to be able to feel confident to make their next steps into adulthood.
Mission Statement
All students are able to form trusting relationships, participate in learning through college, work experience, and community activities, to gain the skills, qualifications, and confidence to take their next steps in life.
Craftworks college as part of The Brogdale CIC Group Objectives are to support young people in:
● Being able to form trusting relationships & friendships
● Being able to participate in community life & nature
● Being able to do meaningful work, for themselves & with others
● Being able to experience positive well-being & health
● Being able to take responsibility for themselves & be accountable for their actions
Our Ethos
We believe that everyone can make a contribution to society, no matter what their ability or background. Each person is of value. We aim to provide a practical learning experience enhancing skills, providing qualifications and equipping young people with a positive next step into adulthood.
Our ethos is to create a safe space for young people to be and feel valued, make positive social connections, learn and thrive.
Our Values
The Craftwork Values is our proactive approach to encouraging desired behaviours and expectations across our college. One of the objectives of Craftworks is to establish clear and consistent college-wide expectations. The teaching staff and BrogdaleCIC Group community are dedicated to GROWTH and the acronym GROWTH represents the values of our college.
Generosity
We are kind, caring and generous
Respect
We respect others feelings, bodies and property
Openness
We value freedom and openness
Wellbeing
We look after everybody including ourselves.
Trust
We always tell the truth
Humanity
We are inclusive of all people's differences
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Curriculum
Offer
At Craftworks College, we have an ambitious curriculum offer in which we support our students through clear curriculum pathways. Ensuring we are able to teach vocational qualifications alongside Functional Skills English, Mathematics, ICT, as well as a inclusive Personal Development Programme and bespoke Intervention Programme. Our inclusive, student-inspired curriculum appeals to a wide variety of young people and is intended to support young people gain the necessary skills for independence, accessing the community, and employability.
Student
Journey
The student journey refers to the phases a prospective student goes through that encompasses admissions, enrolment, the entire life cycle with Craftworks College and beyond.
Strategies
The Board of Trustees and the Leadership and Management Team for Craftworks College are proud to have the responsibility and accountability for the development of Craftworks College this is clear in our strategies.