Entry Level Certificate
ELC are accredited learning within a subject area pitched at a cognitive abiliy below GCSE grade 1. At Greenfields we also use ELC to build learners acheivement confidence. Pupils achieve a grade between ELC1 and ELC3. From age 14 onwards pupils at Greenfields may access these courses in:
English
Maths
Science
Languages
History
Geography
GCSE
Pupils who are assssed as being capable of acheiveing within the GCSE grades of 1-9 in specific subjects will commence those programmes of study from Year 10 onwards for two years. These will be assessed through formal examinations and assessments. The courses available at GCSE are:
English Language
English Literature
Maths
Science (Double Award)
Geography
History
RE (short course)
Physical Eductation
British Sign Language (2025/26)
Art & Design
E-Sports
Functional Skills,Unit Awards & Vocational Studies
Accreditation from these areas is utilised in subjects where the syllabus of GCSE does not suit SEMH learners, or it is deemed more appropriate to the delivery methods and post-16 pathways. These include:
AQA Unit Awrad Scheme – PSHE
AQA Unit Award Scheme – RE
AQA Unit Award Scheme – Motor Vehicles
NCFE L1/2 Food & Cooking
NCFE L1/2 Sport
NCFE L1/2 Uniformed Services
NCFE L1/2 Occupational Studies (Construction, Life Skills, Engineering)
ASDAN Animal Care
ASDAN Expressive Arts
ASDAN Work & Life
Edexcel Functional Skills L1 English
Edexcel Functional Skills L1 Maths
Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme (Bronze)
Adventure Service Challenge (Junior & Senior)
NGB Award Schemes
