A one-year full-time programme of study for students who need to resit their GCSE English Language and GCSE Maths in order to access a Level 3 course or employment in 2027.

Students studying this pathway will resit their Maths and English GCSEs to improve their grades. And they'll complete a BTEC Level 2 Technical Certificate in Business Enterprise (the equivalent of an additional GCSE).

Entry requirements:

• You must be aged 16 or 17 in September 2026.
• You need to have achieved a grade 3 or above in English Literature, English language, Maths and at least two other subjects or have been in the UK for less than 2 years.*

Have a look at our new GCSE Resit and Level 2 Co-operative Community Pathway flyer.

BTEC Level 2 Technical Certificate in Business Enterprise

You’ll learn about developing innovative concepts, understanding consumer needs, crafting effective communication strategies, and managing financial aspects. It’ll help you to transform your creative ideas into real world projects through hands-on activities. You’ll develop practical skills which you can use if you plan to pursue further studies or enter the world of work.

Volunteering and work experience

You will also get the opportunity to take part in volunteering and work experience with some of our link employers: Manchester City Football Group, The Co-op Group, City in the Community, Manchester Institute of Health & Performance, and East Manchester Leisure Centre.

There will be an offer of work experience/interviews for employment for students who perform well on the course, as well as the option to transition to a Level 3 course at Connell the following September. ** 

* If you do not have a GCSE in English/Maths, we’ll ask you to take a baseline assessment prior to admission to confirm you’re working at an equivalent level in these subjects.

** Students wanting to progress to a Level 3 course at Connell will need to meet the minimum entry requirements for their courses upon completion of this pathway and to have a good attendance/conduct record.