Apprenticeships

We provide excellent training for all apprentices including off-the-job training in industry standard workshops. We can introduce potential apprentices to employers who can provide them with the best experiences and skills. We also offer students on our vocational courses work experience placements with local employers.

Apprenticeships

Attending a Higher Education (HE) course and getting a higher level qualification can improve your career opportunities and increase your future earning power. We offer an exciting range of career focused courses validated by leading universities to help you advance your career.

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Our dynamic group of colleges comprises two vibrant Sixth Form Colleges at Strode’s and Windsor, and specialist technical, vocational and land-based training at Langley and BCA.
We are committed to providing first class education and training for young people, adults and employers.

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14-16 Provision Courses

The Windsor Forest Colleges Group can provide schools with the opportunity to partner in specialist 14-16 programmes. We offer students in year 10 and 11 the opportunity to study a college course alongside their existing GCSE subjects at school. A 14-16 programme in partnership with you. Provision takes place at either our Slough & Langley or BCA campus.

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A partnership with the Windsor Forest Colleges Group

A partnership with the Windsor Forest Colleges Group will enhance your schools’ programme with the benefit of specialist knowledge, realistic working environments and excellent facilities including vast grounds, an animal centre, floristry workshop, sports facilities*, outdoor adventure centre and motor vehicle workshops. The 14-16 course programmes provide nationally-recognised qualifications which combine practical skills development and academic content, highly valued by employers and effective at fast-tracking students into work. Research also shows that exam success rates improve through vocational learning, as students are happier and more fulfilled when their learning is centred on practical work experience. Please contact us to discuss your requirements.

For more information please contact the team:

Telephone: 01628 827577

Email: schools.admin@windsor-forest.ac.uk

Schools Transition Programme

The Schools Transition Programme is specifically aimed at individual learners in school years 10 & 11 who are experiencing difficulties accessing mainstream education or are home educated.

The course provides opportunities to return to learning. The programme, where possible, is tailored to each learner, providing a flexible return to study e.g. a phased introduction to College. The programme will include a vocational area of choice with the opportunity to access English, Maths and Science.

If on school roll these can work in partnership with the students’ other studies at school for up to a maximum of 3 days a week. If an application is being made, please be aware we will need written confirmation from the school that they agree to the placement and to fund the placement within 6 weeks of the application. Any new applications for September 2025 the deadline for all written confirmation will be 4^th July 2025.

If home educated, students can be funded to attend for a maximum of 2 days a week. Students with an EOTAS/EOTIS package can attend for up to a maximum of 3 days a week.

Vocational Areas Include:

Animal Care
Construction
Hair and Beauty
Motor Vehicle
Sport, Fitness & Active Leisure
Vocational Studies

*Please be aware that unfortunately, our Schools students are unable to use our climbing facilities, high & low ropes course or onsite fitness suites.

For more information please contact the team:

Telephone: 01628 827577

Email: schools.admin@windsor-forest.ac.uk