Over recent years there has been a growing recognition nationally of the importance of vocational and work related learning and the need to prepare young people for the world of work.  At King Ethelbert School all students in key stage 4 follow a compulsory element of vocational learning and will opt to follow courses leading to recognised vocational qualifications in a wide range of subjects.   Some of these are delivered at school, others at the Thanet Skills Studio, a collaborative facility available to all key stage 4 learners in Thanet and some provision from individual providers with appropriate expertise e.g. Thanet College. 

Courses are offered at levels 1 or 2, dependent upon the ability of each student.  Currently courses are offered in the following subjects:

• BTEC First Diploma: Art and Design
• BTEC First Certificate: Digital Application
• BTEC First Diploma in Engineering- Electronics
• BTEC First Diploma in Health and Social Care
• BTEC First Certificate in Public Services 
• BTEC First Diploma in Public Services
• BTEC First Diploma in Retail
• BTEC First Certificate in Sport
• BTEC First Diploma in Sport
• BTEC First Certificate in  Travel & Tourism 
• BTEC First Diploma in Travel & Tourism
• BTEC Introductory Certificate: Art & Design
• NVQ Level 1: Catering
• BTEC Introductory Diploma: Construction
• NVQ Level 1: Hairdressing
• VRQ Level 1: Motor Vehicle

Our director of vocational learning oversees the development of the vocational curriculum.