Gaps is a study programme that helps young people to take control of their future. It is ideal for those not in employment, education or training (NEET), as it offers the opportunity to improve and gain qualifications in Maths and English, and one of the following: Customer Services; ICT or Social Media. It also gives young people the chance to gain confidence, practical work skills and work experience.

It’s not like school or college

We provide a flexible and informal studying environment in smaller groups, with one-on-one time with a personal mentor and support with finding a job, apprenticeship or college place.

You may also be eligible for financial support.

Remote and Digital Education Update
18.01.2021

Due to COVID-19 restrictions the majority of our learners will be working with their Team Leader and/or Tutor remotely. All expectations of learners will be made clear by a TCHC member of staff upon invitation and at the beginning of each session.  Delivery arrangements will be made clear (such as timetabling) virtual learning environment update and assessment arrangements.

Learners should contact their Team Leader or Tutor if they need support with device connectivity to access their learning.

All learners will be sent a link to their session prior from their tutor. They will also receive a reminder link on the day of the session. This link will include instructions and offer guidance if you are experiencing connectivity issues.

Learners are to follow the guidance as per our Remote Learning Policy, please click here to view.

Our Centres will be open for learners to attend face to face sessions where possible if our Centre is the most suitable environment for the learner. We would like to reassure you that we have taken every reasonable measure to ensure our Centres are COVID secure.

To see our remote education offer for our adult learners please click here or contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Digital Education Timetable

Get in touch

Our centre details:

Peterborough - 07803 243 266

Thurrock & Romford - 07708 327 449

Ipswich - 01473 232257 / 07720 090 215

Clacton - 01255 427292 / 07872 865 753

Deb Paine, Head of Youth Programmes - 07834 173 347 / This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

16-19 Tuition Fund Statement
05.02.2021

The tuition fund will be used to support small groups of young people aged 16-19 who have yet to achieve a grade 5 in English and/ or mathematics. Learners with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) – including those aged 19 to 24 who require additional tuition to help them catch up with their studies – will also be supported by this provision.

TCHC have designed a process to direct this funding where it will have the most impact. Using learners starting points and with clear evidence of assessment of need, we are committed to:

• Ensuring that learners who have not yet achieved a GCSE or equivalent in English/ maths at grade 5 have access to English and maths tuition above and beyond their study programme entitlement.
• Ensuring that learners without a GCSE or equivalent in English/ maths at grade 5 have vocational tuition above and beyond their study programme entitlement
• Prioritising learners for additional tuition to ensure that those who need extra support receive it first.

Examples of support on offer will include:

• GCSE exam re-sit preparation
• Functional skills assessment preparation
• Vocational knowledge catch-up sessions
• Well-being support to underpin learners belief in their own ability and potential. 

TCHC will ensure that we timetable sessions in addition to the planned programme of study hours already timetabled for the academic year 2020/21. Sessions will comprise of no more than three learners.  The sessions will be delivered by tutors and support staff with the relevant skills and experience and who have a good rapport with each learner. Sessions will be delivered using a blend of online and face to face delivery and will all be subject to TCHC’s quality assurance processes.