Learners will develop skills in
- Health and safety within construction environments
- Pipe installation techniques
- Copper and plastic pipework systems
- Cold water systems
- Domestic plumbing principles
- Safe use of tools and equipment
- Problem solving and teamwork
Progression Opportunities
- Level 2 Plumbing programmes
- Plumbing apprenticeships
- Multi-trade construction pathways
- Employment within the construction sector
Support and Development
We take a holistic approach to learning, enriching our programmes to support every learner’s personal growth while preparing them for further education, employment, apprenticeships, and independent adult life.
English and maths are embedded throughout our curriculum and contextualised to real-life construction and workplace activities. Learners develop practical skills in:
- Measurement and calculation
- Area, volume and budgeting
- Communication and workplace vocabulary
- Reading and interpreting instructions
Individual learning plans and baseline assessments ensure learners receive the support they need to make meaningful progress.
Developing the whole learner is central to our curriculum. Our Personal Development Programme includes
- Confidence building
- Teamwork and communication
- Employability skills
- CV writing and interview preparation
- Careers education and guidance
- Mental health and wellbeing awareness
- British values
- Online safety
- Safeguarding awareness
- Health and Safety
Our curriculum aligns with Gatsby Careers Benchmarks and construction sector career pathways.
Everything we do is designed to prepare learners for their next step. We support young people to:
- Explore career opportunities
- Understand workplace expectations
- Develop employability skills
- Build positive attitudes towards learning and work
- Make informed decisions about their future
The safety and wellbeing of our learners is our highest priority. Building Futures Together provides:
- A Designated Safeguarding Lead and trained safeguarding team
- Small class sizes and enhanced staffing ratios
- Individual learning plans
- SEND support and reasonable adjustments
- Trauma-informed and restorative approaches
- Positive behaviour support
- Comprehensive welfare monitoring
We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where every learner feels safe, valued and able to achieve their full potential.
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