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George Stephenson High School • Longbenton Community College • Seaton Burn CollegeALTAlternative CurriculumWhat is the Year 12 Alternative Curriculum?For students whose prior attainment does not lead immediately to study atlevel 3, we offer level 2 courses. This year students may either study an industrystandard Beauty course at Seaton Burn College or follow our work basedprogramme as detailed below.This is a one year programme which gives you the opportunity to attend workbased learning for three days each week (where you will gain practical skills inyour chosen vocational area) and continue your education at school for two days.• Following an assessment, you can work towards an Apprenticeship, aFoundation Learning Qualification or equivalent.• All work based learning providers have fully qualified staff to support youthroughout the programme.• You will still have the support of your school in completing your education.There is the option to then transfer to the Learning Provider in the second yearWho provides the work based learning?• Barnardo’s Palmersville Training• Northumbria Youth Action (NYA)Where will I go for my work based learning?Both learning providers are easily accessible by public transport. PalmersvilleTraining is in Benton and NYA is in North Shields. In addition to attending thesetraining centres there will be an expectation that you go out on a work basedplacement in order for you to develop your skills and experience in a real workingenvironment57