Understanding Qualifications

Qualifications We Offer & Support

At Academy XP, we prepare learners for nationally recognised qualifications and provide tailored support to help them succeed. This includes GCSEs, Entry Level & Functional Skills, and creative vocational pathways.

Supported
Entry Level Qualifications

Entry Level courses provide learners with achievable, practical qualifications in subjects like Computing, IT, and vocational pathways. Our missions scaffold skills progressively for independent completion.

Mission Links:
  • Regulation & Resilience Mission – task completion and reflection
  • Problem Solver Mission – practical computing tasks
Supported
Functional Skills (English & Maths)

We help learners gain confidence in practical English and Maths skills through structured activities, independent practice, and digital support tools. Missions build the focus and stamina needed for assessment readiness.

Mission Links:
  • Re-Engage Mission – following instructions and focus
  • Transition Ready Mission – consolidating skills
Supported
OCR Creative iMedia

For learners interested in digital media, we provide creative projects in video, graphics, and multimedia. Missions develop planning, production, and evaluation skills aligned with OCR expectations.

Mission Links:
  • Team & Communication Mission – collaborative project work
  • Creative Communicator Mission – planning and producing media
Delivered
Vocational Pathways

Academy XP supports learners through practical coursework, project-based learning, and digital creation tasks, helping them gain recognised skills and confidence for further education or work.

Mission Links:
  • Problem Solver Mission – independent project completion
  • Transition Ready Mission – next-step preparation

Why AQA Unit Awards?

AQA Unit Awards provide flexible, meaningful recognition of learner achievement. They are ideal for tracking progress in alternative provision and home education settings.

Benefits for Learners

AQA Unit Awards recognise individual skills and progress, motivating learners to achieve incremental goals. They provide:

  • • Clear, achievable learning targets that build confidence
  • • Recognition for both academic and practical achievements
  • • Support for learners with SEMH or SEN needs through flexible, low-pressure assessment
  • • A portfolio of evidence demonstrating skills development over time
Benefits for Commissioners

Commissioners receive clear evidence of learner engagement and progression, supporting accountability and strategic planning:

  • • Structured reporting on learner outcomes
  • • Demonstrates impact of alternative provision interventions
  • • Formal recognition of learners' progress
  • • Supports EHCP reviews and reintegration planning
  • • Vocational awards are both inclusive and accessible

All qualifications are delivered with Academy XP support, and learners remain registered with their home school or exam centre for formal assessment. Parents can track progress through mission reflections and evidence portfolios.

For more information or guidance on your child’s pathway, contact Academy XP.