Post-16 Curriculum
Our Post-16 students follow a Preparation for Adulthood framework, which provides real-world learning opportunities to prepare them for a meaningful, happy and safe life beyond school.
The four strands for Preparation for Adulthood are:
- Employment
- Independent Living
- Community Inclusion
- Health
We recognise that all our students in Post-16 require a practical and enriched curriculum that supports them in being visible members of the community. We recognise that the students arriving at Post-16 require us to build upon the experiences and qualifications they have already achieved whilst tailoring opportunities for them to build their independence, life and living skills and to experience and enter the world of work.
Our Post-16 curriculum follows a core academic curriculum with 2 distinct pathways implemented for developing their Preparation For Adulthood as illustrated below.
Pathway 1 - Core Curriculum
It is important to us as a school that our Post-16 students have a solid foundation of functional literacy and numeracy skills in which to progress into adult life. Our core curriculum achieves this by providing students access to:
- Functional Skills Mathematics at Entry Level 1-3, Level 1 or Level 2
- Functional Skills English at Entry Level 1-3, Level 1 or Level 2
- Essential Digital Skills
- Phonics and Reading support
We aim for our students to leave Post-16 with accreditations in Maths and English and AQA unit awards.
Post-16 students may also engage in the following enrichment options:
- Woodwork
- Horticulture
- Textiles
- Animation
- Photography
- Esports
Pathway 2 - Preparation For Adulthood
Our Preparation for Adulthood Framework aims to emphasise the unique skills and talents that all our students offer the world around them. The Pathwya 2 timetable is delivered in a functional way to include opportunities that promote independence and focused learning on keeping themselves safe both physically, mentally, and online.
The Preparation For Adulthood Pathway 2 curriculum has the following key strands:
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Employment |
Independent Living |
Community Inclusion |
Health |
|---|---|---|---|
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Work Experience Placements |
Food Technology: Cooking Independently and Exploring Nutrition |
Library Visits: Independent Research and Leisure Reading |
Health and Wellbeing: Sports and Leisure in the Community |
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BTEC Work Skills |
Independence Skills |
Volunteering |
Personal Hygiene/Care |
|
Post-19 Education and/or employment |
Travel Training: Public Transport for Work and Education |
Socialising in the Local Community |
Knowledge for Life |
Pathway 3 - Preparation For Adulthood
Our Preparation for Adulthood Framework aims to emphasise the unique skills and talents that all our students offer the world around them. The Pathwya 3 timetable is delivered in a functional way to include opportunities that promote independence and focused learning on keeping themselves safe both physically, mentally, and online.
The Preparation For Adulthood Pathway 3 curriculum has the following key strands:
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Employment |
Independent Living |
Community Inclusion |
Health |
|---|---|---|---|
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Work Encounters: Supported Group Work Tasks |
Food Technology: Simple Cooking and Nutrition |
Library Visits: Guided Activities, Story Time, Sensory Focus |
Health and Wellbeing: Sports and Leisure in the Community |
|
Work Skills (Accredited) |
Independence Skills |
Participating in Local Events |
Personal Hygiene/Care |
|
Post-19 Education and/or Day Services |
Travel Training: Road Crossing, Safe Travel in Familiar Areas |
Communities Activities |
Knowledge for Life |