She had been studying for business studies and PE A-Levels as well as a BTEC in animal science.

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The group, who start their first session next month, will be given credits towards a BTEC in Work Skills after the scheme.

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Likely alternative qualifications are BTec First Diplomas and the new Applied GCSEs.

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Callum Hurley is a BTec student at Peterborough Regional College and Katy Moore is taking her A-levels at Lambeth Academy in south-west London.

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