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 partner 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 established Personal Development Programme, Enrichment activities, Progression support and opportunities.
Our Curriculum Support Pathways offers the waves model of intervention to support an inclusive and fair learning environment for success for all learners. Our curriculum areas work together so that our students are able to develop as a whole person and progress from college having achieved empowering outcomes to have a far-reaching impact on their lives.
Our courses
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. These vocational courses are implemented through comprehensive project-based work that immersively embeds English, Mathematics, ICT, Intervention and personal development into everyday activities. This project-based approach to learning successfully builds confidence in education and a desire to belong, providing young people with an understanding of their learning journey. The impact this has is that these skills seamlessly translate to support them across a variety of experiences that await each young person after college, allowing them to plan a future where they can feel safe, make social connections, learn and thrive. The courses we offer are:
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 farm animals that is supported by theory that embeds 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
Providing a practical course ranging from urban art to crafts to fine art. Students benefit from project-based learning that is supported by theory that embeds skills and techniques that support students in for creating businesses, considering work opportunities or to give an outlet for creative energy.
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 English 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 Voice
A few comments from some of our Craftworks students.
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Amy
Finley
Rosie
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