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Date and time of press photocall: 23
August, 12 midday
Location: Miracles Youth Centre, Windsor Road,
Gravesend, DA12 5BW
Details: Twelve young people from Gravesend,
who are part of the alternative curriculum programme having been
excluded from school, will be collecting their GCSE results on
Thursday.
These young people, aged 16, were at risk of not gaining any
qualifications, therefore their achievements at GCSE level are
particularly impressive.
Chris
Wells, Kent County Council Cabinet Member for Children,
Families and Education, said: "The staff who run the alternative
curriculum programme do a fantastic job. They work hard to motivate
young people and help get them back into training or a work
environment.
"Congratulations to all of these students. They have made
tremendous strides forward and should be very proud of
themselves."
The KCC alternative curriculum programme offers young people a
different approach to learning in years 10 and 11, which may
include working at a college or on a special programme in
preparation for work or further and higher education.
The courses offer nationally accredited qualifications and are
equivalent to full time education in a mainstream school. Each
student receives a personal development plan with clear targets and
a timetable. |