Students studying this pathway will resit both of their GCSE Maths and English to improve their grades. And you will complete a BTEC Level 2 Technical Certificate in Business Enterprise, which is the equivalent of an additional GCSE.

Entry requirements:

• You must be aged 16 or 17 in September 2025.
• 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.*

To Enrol

Attend your enrolment appointment if you’ve already been sent one. If not, come to Connell at 1pm on Friday 22 August or at 9.30am on Tuesday 26 August for our open enrolment.
Find out more + what to bring: connell.ac.uk/enrolment

Have a look at our new GCSE Resit and Level 2 Co-operative Community Pathway 2025-26.
 

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
are performing well on this course as well as the option to transition to a Level 3 course at Connell in 2026/27** if this is your preferred route.
 

* 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.