Hair and Beauty - Educ8 - Coventry Alternative Provision 24/25
Training Provider
Educ8
Educ8 provide independent Alternative Education schools across England to support learners at risk of exclusion, or who are disengaged from mainstream education.
Initially formed in Leicester in 2009 by Jevon Payne and Tim Warner, Educ8 Leicester provided a single vocational sports programme as a part time alternative provision. Educ8 has since become a national independent provider that has developed its vocational offer to include 9 vocational programmes delivering in 4 geographical locations.
Our Mission
To provide a rich education in which our learners can thrive with:
> improved life skills
> career pathways
> and positive progression
We aim for reintegration back into mainstream school or for a positive post-16 destination.
Educ8 will be delivering a full curriculum to all learners which will be a total of 4 qualifications upon completion of the course. Learners will need to attend two days a week in order to obtain the qualifications.
All learners will need to attend one vocational day from Monday, Wednesday or Friday.
In addition to this one core day will also need to be selected from Tuesday or Thursday.
(All Educ8 provision is a minimum of two days).
The curriculum will include:
English, Maths and Science
Physical Education
A chosen vocation (Hair and Beauty)
Topic learning (Black History Month, Holocaust, Faith and Religion, British Government and Politics, Protective Characteristics and one local topic)
This course provides a perfect opportunity for students to explore and experience the role of a salon junior, working as a team and contributing to salon related tasks in a salon environment.
Learners will take part in practical sessions and they will develop skills to prepare for and carry out;
Hair styling
Makeup treatments and nail art
Engaging in hands-on practice
An understanding of how and why we consult with clients, customer care and positive communication will be gained. A good foundation of safe working practice and background information within the hair and beauty industry is delivered through theory lessons, role play and client interaction.
Qualification (If Applicable)
Pearson BTEC Level 1 Award Introductory in Hair and Beauty