ConnEct: Home Learning

Frequently asked Questions

1. What qualifications do I need to get on to the course?

Entry requirements are individualised dependent. All potential learners must have a telephone or face-to-face discussion with the Student Support co-ordinator before enrolment:

2. How many GCSE or AS subjects can I study?

You will start with 1 GCSE or AS to ensure:

• The subject you have chosen is the right one.
• You are able to learn through our on-line programme.
• You have the time that is required to study that subject.
• You are able to study independently and are self-motivated.

3. When can I take up an additional subject?

• You will discuss this with the Student Support Co-ordinator during your progress reviews.
• You will be encouraged to have taken and passed a unit in your subject before taking on a second subject.

4. How long will it take me to study an AS?

One GCSE or AS subject will take a minimum of 1 year to complete. Most of our students study a subject over a 2 – 3 year period.

5. How many units will I study for an AS?

You will study 2-3 units depending on which subject you choose to study:

6. How am I assessed?

All subjects require one or two formal examinations which can be taken in January/March and in May/June. Subjects that have 3 units will also require you to complete coursework which will count towards your final grade.

• You can take 1 module in January and a second May/June.
• You can take all modules in May/June. All coursework must be submitted in May.
• You can sit one per year in either the January or May/June.

7. How many lessons per week will I be expected to complete?

This will depend on the subject that you are taking and the number of years you wish to study over. This can vary from 1 lesson per week to 5. We base lessons over 30 weeks, 15 weeks in term 1 and 15 weeks in term 2.

8. How long will each lesson take to complete?

This will depend again on:

• The subject
• How you learn
• Your personal circumstances

On average each lesson should take between 1-2 hours to complete.

9. What support will I receive while I am studying?

Every subject we offer has a subject specialist tutor who will:

• Provide guidance on how to complete your lessons.
• Answer to questions and queries regarding the course content.
• Mark and provide feedback to you regarding any tutor marked work.

You will also receive support from the Student Support Co-ordinator who will:

• Maintain regular contact with you regarding your progress.
• Provide guidance with any issues on accessing your lessons.
• Conduct reviews each term.
• Will be there to provide support with any issues regarding your subject choice, resources or tutors.

10. Will I be able to re-sit any exams to improve my grade?

It is possible to re-sit your exams; a decision on this will be decided after a discussion with the Student Support Co-ordinator.

11. What can I do after I have completed a GCSE or AS?

• You can study another subject at the same level.
• You can progress from GCSE to AS.
• You can progress from AS to A2.

12. When can I start?

It is a roll-on-roll-off programme so please free to contact us at any time regarding starting. (This may change depending on numbers)

13. How do I enrol?

Please contact Janette Swain on 01509 618027