Nacro Education Chatham

What is a Get Set! course at Nacro Chatham Education Centre?

Our Get Set! courses at Nacro Chatham Education Centre accelerate your learning and enable you to identify and make progress towards your aspirations. We combine vocational learning with essential English and mathematics qualifications, enriching experiences and workplace encounters to equip you for career success.

Our courses are crafted to enable you to:

• Develop industry-specific skills through hands on vocational courses in areas like childcare, construction, hair and beauty, and Work Ready at Nacro Chatham Education Centre.
• Improve your English, maths, and digital literacy to strengthen your foundations for work and life*.
• Participate in a range of work experience and employment related encounters to gain insights into the industries and careers paths that are of interest to you.
• Gain vital skills for the workplace including communication, problem solving, teamworking, interview practice and CV writing.
• Participate in a range of activities, opportunities, team collaboration challenges and educational site visits that enable personal development through real experiences.

*GCSE/Functional Skills English and maths are only required if you haven’t already gained a grade 4 or above.

What makes Nacro Education different?

We tailor our teaching to your individual needs. Our courses are taught by experienced, qualified teachers, in a safe, friendly environment for all learners. Small class sizes mean we can provide each learner with the time and attention they deserve to support them throughout their studies.

We also offer learners the opportunity to expand their skills in preparation for further or higher levels of study through enrichment activities as part of our Skills Ready provision. For those wanting to start their career early, our Work Ready provision puts work experience at the heart of programme delivery.

We are England’s largest independent training provider of education and skills to 16–18 year-olds and are rated Good by Ofsted.

Life at Nacro Chatham Education Centre

We are proud of our education community. We want every learner to have the best opportunities and learning experienced available, broadening your skills – both personally and professionally. That’s why we have our Nacro Education Charter, outlining what we provide for you, and what we ask you to bring to our community. You can learn more about what to expect while studying at Nacro Education here.

At Nacro Chatham Education Centre, we build strong, supportive relationships to help you feel safe, motivated and valued. We offer:

• Places for local young people to achieve qualifications
• Professional, experienced, and dedicated staff
• Small class sizes
• Face-to-face learning, feedback, and support for every learner
• Career advice and enrichment activities
• GCSE retakes and functional skills in English and Maths
• Opportunity for work experience in your chosen industry
• Financial support and resources to attend courses.

To learn more about life and services we have to offer, see our What to expect at Nacro Education information.

Working closely with the Chatham community

For over 10 years, we have worked with our community, establishing partnerships and helping to bring the local area closer together. Because of our partnerships, every learner has the chance to take part in valuable work experience and engage with a number of local businesses.

We work within our community, establishing partnerships, and helping bring the local area closer together as part of our mission.

Shining a light on our courses

At Nacro Chatham Education Centre, we offer additional courses to all of our learners, giving multiple opportunities to expand their CVs. This includes opportunities including first aid training, safe driving courses and food hygiene.

All of our hairdressing learners receive a full bag of hairdressing equipment upon enrolment. We also do a monthly walking group that is offered to all learners for a wellbeing and mind reset break.