Personal Development Programme

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Entry Requirements:

16-19 (25 with an EHCP), not on any other funded training/college course
Qualification Gained:
Level 1 Certificate or Diploma in Education, Training & Personal Development. Functional Skills Maths. Functional Skills English

Awarding Body:
City & Guilds

Locations:
Tilbury
Clacton-on-Sea
Grays
Cost:
FREE*

Funding:

Fully funded. Possible bursary to help cover costs

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Build yourself into the person you want to be

SETPD Aylesbury SETPD Level 2 ​SETPD Entry Level 3 Personal Development Programme
Welcome to Central Training Group’s Personal Development Programme, available in Clacton and Grays.

Unlock Your Potential with Our Personal Development Programme

Our Personal Development Programme is designed to help young people step into their future with confidence. 

Through a mix of interactive workshops, mentoring, and practical skill-building, participants will:

  • Grow in confidence – learning how to present themselves positively and believe in their abilities.
  • Build essential life skills – from communication and teamwork to problem-solving and resilience.
  • Explore career opportunities – gaining insights into pathways and discovering what motivates them.
  • Develop positive habits – setting personal goals and learning how to stay motivated to achieve them.
  • Create a future-ready mindset – preparing for the challenges and opportunities of work, education, and beyond.

We don’t just teach skills – we inspire confidence, independence, and ambition. Our programme helps young people see their own potential and gives them the tools to achieve it.

Your journey starts here. Are you ready to grow, achieve, and succeed?

 

Unlock Your Potential with Our Personal Development Programme

Our Personal Development Programme is designed to help young people step into their future with confidence. 

Through a mix of interactive workshops, mentoring, and practical skill-building, participants will:

  • Grow in confidence – learning how to present themselves positively and believe in their abilities.
  • Build essential life skills – from communication and teamwork to problem-solving and resilience.
  • Explore career opportunities – gaining insights into pathways and discovering what motivates them.
  • Develop positive habits – setting personal goals and learning how to stay motivated to achieve them.
  • Create a future-ready mindset – preparing for the challenges and opportunities of work, education, and beyond.

We don’t just teach skills – we inspire confidence, independence, and ambition. Our programme helps young people see their own potential and gives them the tools to achieve it.

Your journey starts here. Are you ready to grow, achieve, and succeed?

 

Enquire Now

Full Details

Entry Requirements:

Aged 16-19 (up to 25 with an EHCP), not on any other funded training/college course.

Awarding Body:
City & Guilds

Duration:
Full academic Year

Skills Learned:
  • Healthy Living 
  • Job Seeking Skills 
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities 
  • Personal Development 
  • Preparing for Work 
  • Personal Money Management 
  • Aspects of Citizenship 
  • Time Management Skills 
  • Understanding Young People, Law & Order 

Also included are: 

  • Work experience opportunities 
  • Social Action Projects 
  • Guest Speakers 

Personal & Social Development – Certificated Qualification:

  • Alcohol Awareness for the Individual
  • Aspects of Citizenship
  • Drug Awareness for the Individual
  • Healthy Living
  • Personal Development
  • Personal Money Management
  • Take part in an Activity
  • Understanding Young People, Law and Order
  • Employment Rights and Responsibilities
  • Time Management Skills

 

Additional Activities:

  • Work Experience
  • Community Action Project
  • Social Enterprise Project
Qualification Gained:
Level 1 Certificate or Diploma in Education, Training & Personal Development. Functional Skills Maths. Functional Skills English

Start Date:
14th September 2026

Attendance:
2 days per week (mandatory) along with a further day from Jan 27 to April 27 for work experience.

Locations:
Tilbury
Clacton-on-Sea
Grays
Cost:
FREE*

Fully funded provided applicants meet the entry criteria. You may also be eligible for a bursary to help cover the costs of travel, meals, and essential equipment

Enrolments will be conducted by pre-arrangement appointments on specified days. Once we have received your completed application form we will be in touch to arrange your interview.

Central will provide breakfast and lunch items for all students.  The field trip will be fully funded by Central including any travel costs.

If you have any questions please contact us!

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