Welcome to
Peterborough GAPS Centre
We can help you progress towards your next steps...
If you are out of education or training and want to gain qualifications, work experience, confidence and self belief to achieve your dreams, Peterborough GAPS Study Programme can help you.
We’ll develop a tailored package of support and goals to help support your individual needs. Working in small groups, our friendly and experienced tutors will help you to progress towards your next steps in life.
As a participant in TCHCs GAPS Study Programme you will have the opportunity to gain vocational skills and qualifications, including maths, English, skills for work and work experience.
Your programme will include:
- Vocational Aim
- Maths & English
- Life Skills
- Work Skills
- Work Experience
Courses we offer
Kelly Wise
Peterborough GAPS Centre Manager
I am Kelly Wise, I started with TCHC in October 2022 and worked on two different programmes before becoming Centre Manager at GAPS Peterborough in March 2023. I have worked with young people across Peterborough and Cambridgeshire for over 25 years in a variety of different settings; schools, youth groups, community outreach, children’s homes and more. I feel blessed to have met, supported and encouraged so many local young people to develop their skills and confidence and achieve success.
GAPS Peterborough is a happy, welcoming centre; our ethos is “nurture, growth and development” and our mantra is “be kind – to yourself and others”. We ensure all learners are seen, heard, valued and have a sense of belonging.
The team deliver engaging, informative and relevant sessions which give learners the best chance of completing and achieving their qualifications which are designed to meet the differing and individual needs of the learners. Throughout the learners’ journey there are many opportunities to enhance their skills and experiences “beyond the classroom”, to develop their self-confidence, belief and worth and encourage them towards independent living.
TCHC works effectively to include learners with complex needs. We have the facilities and expertise to work with learners with special educational needs in the areas of:
- Sensory and physical needs
- Cognition and learning
- Communication and interaction
- Social and emotional difficulties
- Mental health
- Learners with complex communication difficulties (ASD)
Our provision proudly consists of a personalised and flexible programme of support, which is updated regularly, to give our learners a positive learning experience.
All courses will be accredited through National Awarding Bodies.
This programme is fully funded. For eligible learners, we may be able to provide support covering costs such as travel and meals.
Please click here to see if you are eligible for financial support.
TCHC takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and we want to ensure that all people using our centres and services are kept safe from all forms of harm.
We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to:
- Respect each other’s right to feel safe
- Treat others fairly and with respect
- Not to threaten, hurt or abuse others
It is important you feel safe, if you are worried or concerned about yourself or someone you know, please talk to us:
Alex Pazik – Safeguarding Manager (07732 684738)
Sophie Jones – Safeguarding Champion (01733 301164)
or please email: [email protected]
TCHC works effectively to include learners with complex needs. We have the facilities and expertise to work with learners with special educational needs in the areas of:
- Sensory and physical needs
- Cognition and learning
- Communication and interaction
- Social and emotional difficulties
- Mental health
- Learners with complex communication difficulties (ASD)
Our provision proudly consists of a personalised and flexible programme of support, which is updated regularly, to give our learners a positive learning experience.
All courses will be accredited through National Awarding Bodies.
This programme is fully funded. For eligible learners, we may be able to provide support covering costs such as travel and meals.
Please click here to see if you are eligible for financial support.
TCHC takes its safeguarding responsibilities very seriously and we want to ensure that all people using our centres and services are kept safe from all forms of harm.
We believe it is everyone’s responsibility to:
- Respect each other’s right to feel safe
- Treat others fairly and with respect
- Not to threaten, hurt or abuse others
It is important you feel safe, if you are worried or concerned about yourself or someone you know, please talk to us:
Alex Pazik – Safeguarding Manager (07732 684738)
Sophie Jones – Safeguarding Champion (01733 301164)
or please email: [email protected]
Careers
Take a look at our 2024/25 Prospectus...
Careers
What our learners say...
"The staff supported me by asking me how they can help me work towards my goal and adjusting my plan to reflect that. They have been able to solve my short-term problems and work towards solving my long-term ones, it is because of this, I feel more confident."
"The training I have received has made me become more interactive and I have met good people who have helped me feel more comfortable."
“Staff are friendly and welcoming and cater to your needs.”
"When I first joined, I was a ball of anger. I hated education and the world. The staff at the centre took time to listen and get to know me and would allow me to have time to myself to think. Over time I gradually started to manage my anger and felt comfortable."
"If you struggle with school or college, consider coming to TCHC because they will support you with any problems that you may have, and they will help you to develop your skills so that you grow in confidence and are ready for work and life."
