2022/2023 College Term Dates At a Glance
Term 1: 7 September – 21 October 2022
Term 2: 31 October – 16 December 2022 (Staff Training Day: 18 November)
Term 3: 3 January – 10 February 2023 (Staff Training Day: 10 February)
Term 4: 20 February – 31 March 2023
Term 5: 17 April – 26 May 2023 (Staff Training Day: 17 April)
Term 6: 5 June – 13 July 2023
Providing inclusive specialised education and training for young people with learning difficulties
Specialist support from a highly trained and experienced professional staff team
Close working relationship between family and external agencies
Individualised and relevant transition planning
Staff trained to work effectively with students to actively build confidence and resilience
On offer at Kite College
A Safe, Nurturing College
We ensure all our learners are given equal opportunity to engage in college life by putting their individual needs at the forefront of their learning. Programmes are taught in smaller teaching groups to allow a more focused approach to teaching whilst building confidence and developing independence.
You can purchase light meals, refreshments, and snacks in our College Canteen throughout the day. We also provide a breakfast club and subsidise meals for those who are entitled to Free School Meals.
Staff who care
Our specialist staff are here to support you in every aspect of your journey into adulthood.
We offer access to counselling, support with mental wellbeing and guidance on how to manage your emotions.
Here are some of our popular programmes
Construction Multi Skills
Our Construction and Multi Skills programme offers vocational training from Entry Level to Level 2 in Carpentry/Joinery, Bricklaying, Wall & Floor Tiling, Heating & Plumbing, Painting & Decorating, Plastering and Electrical.
Hair and Beauty
Our fully equipped and fully functioning Hair & Beauty Salon operates as working salon in which you will have the opportunity to make bookings, meet and greet clients and learn the basis of the Hair and Beauty Industry, and complete Entry Level and Level 1 in Hair Dressing, with progression onto Beauty.
Motor Vehicle Technology
Our range of automotive programmes will train you for many facets of the automotive industry. Whether you want to learn about motor vehicle maintenance repair, or vehicle body and paint repairs.
ICT
We offer complete City & Guilds ITQs for IT Users (7574) Level 1 & Level 2. These courses cover a range of subjects including word processing, spreadsheets, using email and the Internet, personal information management & more.
Preparation for Learning
The Entry Level 3 – Level 2 Award & Certificate is ideally suited to 16-23-year-old learners who have successfully completed, or are working towards the Entry Level 3/Level 1, or have GCSE’s D-F. The programme is suitable for those who need to build their confidence and self-esteem to achieve at a level suiting their ability.
Curriculum Overview
Our learners benefit from personalised vocational programmes which are designed to give learners the knowledge and confidence they need to transition into sustainable employment and a healthy adult life.
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Helping young people achieve their Goals & aspirations
The overarching aim of KITE College is to ensure all learners with learning difficulties achieve their aspirations by equipping them with the necessary life skills to transition into sustainable employment or training and adulthood. We focus on:
Bespoke learning programmes tailored around the learners' EHCP
Building confidence & developing independence
Life skills to promote independent living
Providing a real college experience on a smaller scale than in mainstream colleges
COMMUNICATION IS KEY
We believe that when communication is effective, learners, parents/ carers and staff all benefit. As such we have a whole sub-section of our website dedicated to both learners and parents/carers:
LEARNER PAGES
For information and guidance on preparing to join KITE College, understanding your EHCP and other useful resources please visit our Learner Pages.
PARENT/CARER PAGES
For information and guidance on supporting your young person whilst at KITE College, including understanding their EHCP, and chance to have your say on our Parent/Carer Forum, please visit our Parent/Carer Pages.
Affiliations & Accreditations
Get in Touch
Phone
01795 476450
info@kite-college.org
Address
Unit 1 & 2, Bonham Drive, Eurolink Business Park, Sittingbourne, ME10 3RY