Focussed on preparing learners with the skills that they need to be a successful learner at SGS College but also during their lifelong journey. This strand ties closely together with our Study Skills provision here at the College and develops the learners with a range of learning skills, communication skills, reflection and collaboration skills.

Focussed on developing SGS College learners with the digital skills that they need to succeed in their chosen career. As part of their study programme learners move through a range of digital pathways to ensure that they are able to use Microsoft Office 365 programmes including excel, word and PowerPoint. Whilst learners are also prepared to keep themselves and others safe online.

Focussed on developing SGS College learners with an understanding of what it takes to be a fully engaged citizen with an understanding of the world around us. As part of this strand there is a specific focus on developing SGS College learners understanding of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion within their chosen careers. Whilst an additional focus is placed on how SGS College learners can move towards a more sustainable way of living.

Focussed on developing SGS College learners ability to problem solving, make decisions and come up with creative solutions to the problems that they face. SGS College learners are also encouraged to develop their enterprise skills through a range of opportunities both through the Students Union and their chosen course.

Focussed on keeping the students safe at SGS College, in the wider community and post SGS College. There is a specific focus through the Tutorial programme on developing an age appropriate understanding of Sexual Health and Consent, Relationships, Health and Wellbeing and Living in the Wider World. Whilst staying safe and healthy is a collaborative space for many of our local partners who work closely alongside the SGS Wellbeing Service and SGS Active teams to ensure that students are given the relevant skills to maintain a physically and mentally healthy lifestyle.

Preparing students for the next stage of their career is one of the core aims of the SGSPlus+ framework, whether that be progressing to University, Employment or an Apprenticeship. Working in this collaborative space are SGS College’s Careers Service, Work Placement team, Apprenticeship Team and Future Quest teams. Each with a focus on developing SGS College learners professional behaviours and skills to enable them to succeed at their next stage.