Xtra Options

What are the ‘Xtra Options’?

The Xtra Options Programme provides Year 10 learners in Warrington with opportunities to access ‘Vocational’ subjects which may not necessarily be available to study within their home school.

You may access the Xtra Options Programme for one day a week out of your usual weekly timetable. Each course under the Xtra Option Programme is fully accredited, which means that you are able to achieve a qualification from a chosen course of study. If you choose to study a Construction Xtra Option you would have an opportunity to achieve a City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Construction Skills, which is a recognised qualification within the constuction industry.

 

Xtra Option subjects include:

  • Haidressing
  • Beauty
  • Public Services
  • catering
  • Engineering Motor Vehicle
  • Health & Social Care
  • Hospitality, Travel & Tourism
  • Horticulture
  • Construction
  • Audio Production
  • Floristry

 We work in partnership with the follwoing external training providers to deliver the xtra options courses:

How can I find out more?

If you would like to know more about the Xtra Option Programme, please don’t hesitate to contact the Connexions Personal Adviser based within your school. Alternatively you can contact the 14-19 Strategy Division on 01925 443181.