Your journey to excellence starts here...

Green Labyrinth Education (GLE) offers a range of pathways for students aged 16-19 or up to 25 for those with an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP).  Whether you require a vocational pathway from level 1 to level 3 or a more supportive route back in to education through distance learning, counselling and mentoring we may have a programme to suit.

What We Offer

We also offer a Level 1 Preparation for employment, or you can choose to progress onto an apprenticeship or traineeship if you are looking for practical experience.

STEP 1 - Supportive, Targeted Engagement Pathway

This comprises of distance learning, mentoring and on-site counselling for students wishing to continue their studies however have barriers to engaging in a physical setting.

STEP 2 - Supportive, Targeted Engagement Pathway

This step is aimed at students with barriers to learning and require a higher level of face to face mentoring to support with academic study.

Every pathway has a progression route to higher-level study, employment, apprenticeship or traineeship built in and we will support all students on to their next steps with impartial guidance and professionalism, however, we hope all students will wish to continue their learning journey with GLE where ever possible.

We have two locations for onsite learning and a bespoke range of distance learning and mentor packages. Our main site is located in the town centre and our delivery of level 2 Diploma in Beauty is in west Swindon. 

Our programmes, both remote and onsite offer a unique level of experience that will support you to become the best version of yourself!

We have developed a programme of study and support that will engage and challenge which includes:

Small class sizes to offer a more bespoke learning experience
An academic mentor assigned to every student
A team of counsellors to support with mental health and well-being
A varied enrichment programme
Guest speakers
Work experience and traineeships
The good citizen award
Our in-house character programme, the GLE Character in Practice (CiP) award.
Green Labyrinth Education CiP graduation

More information about CiP here

The CiP graduation certificate will be awarded to students who are successful in all areas of college expectations.  The graduation programme celebrates hard work, determination, resilience and good character. Alongside academic achievement and attendance.

A graduation ceremony will be held for all students and the parents/guardians of those who graduate from Green Labyrinth Education. Invited are regional employers and media to really celebrate this unique achievement. The CiP graduation is open to every GLE student regardless of programme type.

Try a Traineeship!

An Exciting New Work Experience Alternative!

Traineeship is a skills development programme that includes a work placement. It can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year, though most traineeships last for less than 6 months. They are designed to help young people aged 16 to 19 who don’t yet have the appropriate skills or experience, and unlock their great potential to prepare them for their future careers helping them to become ‘work ready’.

Traineeships provide the essential work preparation training, English, maths, and work experience needed to secure an apprenticeship or employment.

Green Labyrinth Education Vocational pathways

Barbering Diploma Level 2 

Entry requirements - 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above or a great interview

Progression - Progress to qualifications at a higher level, to an apprenticeship or to employment in Barbering

The qualifications’ purpose is to:

Students will have the knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable them to progress to qualifications at a higher level, to an apprenticeship or to employment in a barbers
Support students in to becoming outstanding members of their community and engage successfully with further study and/or sustained employment or apprenticeship

The programme also includes the following:

Maths and English GCSE for those who need to continue their studies
Work experience
The Character in Practice programme
The good citizen award
Our GLE characteristics programme
All students will have a designated mentor and the offer of on-site counselling where required
Regular, impartial advice and guidance on progression opportunities
Support with additional learning needs

Upon successful completion of the programme students/parents/guardians will be invited to our graduation ceremony and for those who excel will be our graduation with honours certificate

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Green Labyrinth Education Vocational pathways

Gateway Qualifications Level 2 Diploma in Digital and IT Skills

Entry requirements -  4 GCSEs grade 3 or above, or a great interview

Progression - Employment, Level 3 qualification, Apprenticeship level 3, if aged 19 upon completion of the course we can support with the new level 5 diploma in Web Application Development

The qualifications’ purpose is to:

Prepare students to progress to a qualification in the same sector or a related area at a higher level
Prepare students for employment within different roles in the digital and creative industries and in other industries that require specific digital and IT skills.
Support students in to becoming outstanding members of their community and engage successfully with further study and/or sustained employment or apprenticeship

The programme also includes the following:

Maths and English GCSE for those who need to continue their studies
An enrichment programme exploring robotics and programming
The Character in Practice programme
The good citizen award
Our GLE characteristics programme
All students will have a designated mentor and the offer of on-site counselling where required
Regular, impartial advice and guidance on progression opportunities
Support with additional learning needs

Upon successful completion of the programme students/parents/guardians will be invited to our graduation ceremony and for those who excel will be our graduation with honours certificate

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Green Labyrinth Education Vocational Pathways

Level 1 Art

The level one art course is for anyone creative that would like to explore the arts. You will have the chance to investigate different forms of the arts and develop your skills in new areas alongside your preferred styles.

You will be able to study:

Spoken word
Painting
Drawing
Model making
Clothes and textile design
Drama

Also included in the programme will be an enrichment programme to broaden your interests and skills, you will have your own learning mentor to support you through your studies and the chance to improve your maths and English in small groups.

Alongside your study you will be required to take part in community projects and at least 5 days of work placement which are in addition to your normal study.

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Green Labyrinth Education Vocational pathways

The VTCT Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Beauty Therapy General (QCF)

Delivered on-site at the Wiltshire School of Beauty

Entry requirements - 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above or a great interview

Progression - GLE Entrepreneurship qualification, Level 3 programmes in Beauty, Media make up, Apprenticeship, Employment or self-employment

The qualifications’ purpose is to:

 For students seeking a career as an employed and/or self-employed beauty therapist. This qualification is based on the beauty therapy National Occupational Standards (NOS) and is recognised by the UK’s leading professional bodies as being fit for purpose for preparing learners for a career as a beauty therapist
Support students in to becoming outstanding members of their community and engage successfully with further study and/or sustained employment or apprenticeship

You will study:

Practical Units:
Facial and skin care
Eyelash and brow treatments
Waxing
Manicure
Pedicure
Additional Units:
Make up 
Threading

Theory units:

Health and Safety
Promote additional services or products to clients
Develop and maintain effectiveness at work

The programme also includes the following:

Maths and English GCSE for those who need to continue their studies
Work experience
The Character in Practice programme
The good citizen award
Our GLE characteristics programme
All students will have a designated mentor and the offer of on-site counselling where required
Regular, impartial advice and guidance on progression opportunities
Support with additional learning needs

Upon successful completion of the programme students/parents/guardians will be invited to our graduation ceremony and for those who excel will be our graduation with honours certificate

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Green Labyrinth Education Vocational pathways

Highfield Level 1 Diploma in Personal Development for Employability

Entry requirements - Willingness to take part in a full-time study programme and progress on to a higher qualification/employment or apprenticeship

Progression - GLE Level 2 Entrepreneur programme, a higher-level qualification in any field of study, apprenticeship, employment

The qualifications’ purpose is to:

Prepare students for employment and/or support a role in the workplace/apprenticeship or further study. The content of the qualification is designed to be flexible for learners to achieve a variety of employment-based skills, along with a number of work-related tasters.

The programme also includes the following:

Maths and English GCSE for those who need to continue their studies
Potential work placement in a relevant setting alongside students’ vocational interest
The Character in Practice programme
The good citizen award
Our GLE characteristics programme
All students will have a designated mentor and the offer of on-site counselling where required
Regular, impartial advice and guidance on progression opportunities
Support with additional learning needs
Job club and CV workshop
Guest speaker’s employer forums

Upon successful completion of the programme students/parents/guardians will be invited to our graduation ceremony and for those who excel will be our graduation with honours certificate

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Green Labyrinth Education Vocational pathways

Early Years Diploma Level 2

Entry requirements - 4 GCSEs grade 3 or above or a great interview

Progression - Progress to qualifications at a higher level, to an apprenticeship or to employment or a traineeship

The qualifications’ purpose is to:

Students will have the knowledge, understanding and skills that will enable them to progress to qualifications at a higher level, to an apprenticeship or to employment in a early years setting
Support students in to becoming outstanding members of their community and engage successfully with further study and/or sustained employment or apprenticeship

The programme also includes the following:

Maths and English GCSE for those who need to continue their studies
Work experience
The Character in Practice programme
The good citizen award
Our GLE characteristics programme
All students will have a designated mentor and the offer of on-site counselling where required
Regular, impartial advice and guidance on progression opportunities
Support with additional learning needs

Upon successful completion of the programme students/parents/guardians will be invited to our graduation ceremony and for those who excel will be our graduation with honours certificate

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Green Labyrinth Education Vocational pathways

Highfield Level 2 Diploma in Personal Development for Employability (entrepreneurship)

Entry requirements - 4 grade 3 GCSE’s or above or successful graduation from our level 1 PDE programme or a great interview

Progression - Employment, self-employed, Further study, apprenticeship

The qualifications’ purpose is to:

Prepare students for employment and/or support a role in the workplace/apprenticeship or further study. The content of the qualification is designed to be flexible for learners to understand the basics of start-up business, from initial idea to marketing, book keeping stock control and ordering to actualisation and business start up

The programme also includes the following:

Maths and English GCSE for those who need to continue their studies
Potential work placement in a relevant setting alongside students’ vocational interest
The Character in Practice programme
The good citizen award
Our GLE characteristics programme
All students will have a designated mentor and the offer of on-site counselling where required
Regular, impartial advice and guidance on progression opportunities
Support with additional learning needs
Job club and CV workshop
Guest speaker’s including business leaders, entrepreneurs, and open day forum of self-start businesses from: trades, tech, media and the arts
GLE business presentation day upon successful graduation students can market their product to local business leaders and potential supporters and investors

Upon successful completion of the programme students/parents/guardians will be invited to our graduation ceremony and for those who excel will be our graduation with honours certificate

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Green Labyrinth Education Vocational Pathways

Level 1 Health and Social Care/Early Years Combined Course

This is for students unsure on which path to follow if you are interested in either Health and Social Care or Early Years. You will have the chance to investigate both areas of employment and learn the basics as well as having the chance to trial work experience as part of your programme.

Also included in the programme will be an enrichment programme to broaden your interests and skills, you will have your own learning mentor to support you through your studies and the chance to improve your maths and English in small groups.

Alongside your study you will be required to take part in community projects and at least 5 days of work placement which are in addition to your normal study.

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Green Labyrinth Education Vocational Pathways

Vocational Studies Carousel

This course gives you the chance to try units from each of our courses.  Alongside employability skills you will have the chance to try units from Health and Social Care, Early Years and art to make up your full-time course.

Also included in the programme will be an enrichment programme to broaden your interests and skills, you will have your own learning mentor to support you through your studies and the chance to improve your maths and English in small groups. 

Alongside your study you will be required to take part in community projects and at least 5 days of work placement which are in addition to your normal study.

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Green Labyrinth Education Vocational Pathways

SEN Level 1 ASDAN Progression Certificate

A course for students who needs a little extra support before embarking on their level one study programme. The course has been designed to have small numbers in each class with 2 members of staff in each session.

Also included in the programme will be an enrichment programme to broaden your interests and skills, you will have your own learning mentor to support you through your studies and the chance to improve your maths and English in small groups.

Alongside your study you will be required to take part in community projects and work placement or volunteering which are in addition to your normal study.

To course includes:

Healthy Living
Healthy Eating
Travel Training
Community Action
Environmental Awareness
Food Safety in the Home and Community
Identity and Cultural Diversity
Individual Rights and Responsibilities
Making the Most of Leisure Time
Managing own Money
Managing Social Relationships
Preparation for Work
Your Money in the Future
Maths and English at appropriate level
Enrichment programme
Work experience options when appropriate for the student
In house coffee shop experience

You will also have termly EHCP mini reviews with ALS manager, parents, students, external agencies and course tutors to better inform the annual review process

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Green Labyrinth Education Enrichment

Lego and Games

Description -  Communication, reading instructions, Relaxation, problem solving

Theme's -

Sport, fitness, physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Citizenship, political literacy, leadership, campaigning & advocacy.

Language and literacy – including oracy.

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Student Union

Description - Chance to be involved in decision-making at the college and bring about positive change. Remits include; Education, Events, Health and Welfare and the Environment

Theme's -

Contributing to the community and social action.

Citizenship, political literacy, leadership, campaigning & advocacy.

Understanding the world; global issues and international links.

Language and literacy – including oracy.

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Textiles

Description -  Develop skills in textiles and textile techniques.
Links into art, sustainability in fashion

Theme's -

Social and emotional literacy.

Contributing to the community and social action.

Creative and performing arts and cultural literacy.

Enterprise and economic literacy

Sport, fitness, physical and mental health and wellbeing.

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Foodwise

Description -  An Asdan Qual covering: Healthy eating, basic food safety, food prep and presentation, cooking on a budget, entertaining, the food industry, practical skills, exploring the food from other cultures.

Theme's -

Sport, fitness, physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Language and literacy – including oracy.

Enterprise and economic literacy

Contributing to the community and social action.

Creative and performing arts and cultural literacy.

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Colouring For Calm

Description -  Time to relax and chill out, enhance your focus.
Run by our counsellor who is there to support emotional well-being

Theme's -

Sport, fitness, physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Social and emotional literacy.

Contributing to the community and social action.

Creative and performing arts and cultural literacy.

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Adventure and Residential

Description -  An Asdan qual comprising of, planning a trip, Aspects of trips and visits, Museums, galleries and heritage, Evaluation – links to English and maths

Theme's -

Language and literacy – including oracy.

Social and emotional literacy.

Citizenship, political literacy, leadership, campaigning & advocacy.

Sport, fitness, physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Creative and performing arts and cultural literacy.

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Citizenship and Sociology

Description - An Asdan qual covering, Rights and responsibilities, Community and volunteering, Government and democracy, Law and order, Finance and Global Citizenship

Theme's -

Citizenship, political literacy, leadership, campaigning & advocacy.

Language and literacy – including oracy.

Enterprise and economic literacy

Contributing to the community and social action.

Understanding the world; global issues and international links.

Creative and performing arts and cultural literacy.

Social and emotional literacy.

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Comic Book Café and Cos Play

Description -  For those who enjoy reading, drawing and discussing comic books. The outcome of designing your own superhero – Links in to literacy, art, communication and appreciating the opinion of others which also links to SEN

Theme's -

Creative and performing arts and cultural literacy.

Sport, fitness, physical and mental health and wellbeing.

Contributing to the community and social action.

Social and emotional literacy.

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