A course for 16-20 year olds who are not in education, employment or training.
Supportive Education & Foundation Learning FLEX
What is FLEX?
FLEX gives you the skills you need to find a job, become an
Apprentice or get back into Further Education. It gives you the
opportunity to gain new qualifications, practise your interview skills
and improve your English, Maths and ICT.
What will I do?
A vocational timetable could include Motor Vehicle Maintenance, Multi-construction skills, Horticulture, Office & Reception skills and Child Development along with further opportunities to explore hands on tasters in areas of your choice across the diverse subjects offered across the College to promote a positive progression opportunity into a full time course. English, Maths & ICT Functional Skills can also be timetabled where appropriate to the young person’s needs and ability.
What support will I get?
There are several financial schemes available including student bursary and travel support. Each case will be look at on an individual basis.
How long does it take?
Three days a week over a 10 week period.
Where will I study?
Our FLEX programme is based at Cambridge Regional College (previously at Cherry Hinton).
When can I start?
We have various intakes throughout the year. Please contact us
for our next induction dates.
Please contact us or your Connexions PA if you have any questions or would like to arrange an appointment to look around and chat about your options.
Programme Area Manager: Cathy Bayford
Tel: Barbara Spain or Cathy Bayford on 01223 418396 Email:
Cathy Bayford
