Manchester Skills Centre

We have 3 intakes during that academic year, these are:

• 1 September 2025
• 3 November 2025
• 12 January 2026

PSHE stands for Personal, Social, Health and Economic education.

It's a non-accredited (but still important) part of learning that helps young people develop the knowledge, skills and confidence to manage their lives now and in the future. It includes:

• Mental health and wellbeing

• Healthy relationships and sex education

• Financial literacy (like budgeting or understanding payslips)

• Drug, alcohol and risk awareness

• Citizenship and social responsibility

At our Skills Centres, PSHE helps learners build life skills, grow in confidence and better understand the world of work and adulthood — especially useful for 16–18-year-olds who need a bit of extra support before moving on to further education, training or employment.

Our Manchester centre provides a welcoming, modern learning environment. Support includes:

• Keyworkers to help learners adjust to the learning environment and provide guidance on any concerns

• Progression Coaches to ensure all learners receive PSHE and Careers Information, Advice, and Guidance (CIAG)

• Careers guidance and dedicated staff support to help learners plan their next steps

We have a well-stocked break area where learners are welcome to help themselves to food and snacks.

Out Education Programmes are designed to equip young people with the key skills, qualities and behaviours needed to progress successfully into further education, training or employment - and to thrive in these next steps.

It provides a strong foundation in core areas employers and further education providers value most: Maths, English and Digital Skills. Learners also have opportunities aligned with their personal ambitions while promoting a healthy work–life balance.

Through a blend of vocational and personal development experiences, the programme develops confident, capable individuals ready to contribute positively to the workplace and wider society.

Our programmes are for young people aged 16–19, and up to 24 for those with an EHCP.

No formal entry requirements are needed.

Autumn Term 2025

Induction Weeks

• September Starts: 1 – 5 September 2025
• November Starts: 27 – 31 October 2025

Teaching Weeks

• September Cohort: Begins week commencing 8 September 2025
• November Cohort: Begins week commencing 3 November 2025

Term Dates

• Monday 1 September – Friday 24 October 2025
• Half Term: 27 – 31 October 2025 (Off)
• Monday 3 November – Friday 19 December 2025
• Christmas Break: 22 December 2025 – 2 January 2026 (Off)

Key Events

• Review Week: 8 – 12 December 2025
• Parents’ Evenings:
  • 9 December, 2pm – 6pm
  • Phone or Teams meetings available on request
• Exam Week: 15 – 19 December 2025
• Learner Forums:
  • 26 October 2025
  • 20 December 2025

Spring Term 2026

Induction Week

• 12 – 16 January 2026

Teaching Weeks

• Lessons begin week commencing 19 January 2026
• Monday 5 January – Friday 13 February 2026
• Half Term: 16 – 20 February 2026 (Off)
• 23 February – 27 March 2026
• Easter Break: 30 March – 10 April 2026 (Off)

Key Events

• Review Week: 16 – 20 March 2026
• Parents’ Evenings:
  • 19 March, 2pm – 6pm
  • phone or Teams meetings available on request
• Exam Weeks:
  • 9 – 13 February 2026
  • 23 – 27 March 2026
• Learner Forums:
  • 12 February 2026
  • 24 March 2026

Summer Term 2026

Term Dates

• Monday 13 April – Friday 22 May 2026
• May Day Bank Holiday: Monday 4 May 2026 (Off)
• Half Term: 25 – 29 May 2026 (Off)
• Monday 1 June – Friday 25 July 2026

Key Events

• Review Week: 1 – 5 June 2026
• Exam Weeks:
  • 20 – 24 April 2026
  • 18 – 22 May 2026
  • 8 – 12 June 2026
  • 13 – 17 July 2026
  • Mop-Up Week: 27 – 31 July 2026
• Learner Forums:
  • 21 May 2026
  • 7 July 2026