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 students follows a core academic curriculum, whilst also engaging in additional core subjects and enhancement activities, with 2 distinct pathways implemented for developing their Preparation For Adulthood skills, as illustrated below.
Core Academic 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 Pre-Entry Level, Entry Level 1-3, Level 1 or Level 2
- Functional Skills English at Pre-Entry Level, Entry Level 1-3, Level 1 or Level 2
- Phonics and Reading fluency
- Working towards achieving their personalised EHCP Outcomes
Core Additional Subjects and Enhancement Activities
In addition to our core academic curriculum, our students also engage in the following subject areas in order to enhance their skill sets and knowledge:
- Food Technology
- Outdoor Learning at our community allotment
- Heather and Wellbeing - Sports and Leisure in the Community
- Essential Digital Skills
- Knowledge For Life
We also provide our students with a range of enhancement activities to further engage them with the wider world:
- Library Visits - including guided activities, story-time, sensory-focussed independent research, and leisure reading
- Travel Training - including road crossing training, safe travel in familiar areas, and public transport for work and education
- Arts and Crafts
Preparation For Adulthood - Pathway 2
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 Exploring Future Options - P19 Education and/or employment/adult social care |
Independence Skills - Household independence skills and exploring future living options |
Socialising in the Local Community (Partially-supervised) Community Activities and Local Events |
Personal Care Personal hygiene routines/ self-care - including managing appointments Knowledge for Life |
Preparation For Adulthood - Pathway 3
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 |
Supported Living |
Community Inclusion |
Health |
|---|---|---|---|
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Work Encounters - Supported Group Work Tasks Post-19 Provision Post-19 Education and/or Day Services/Adult Social Care |
Independence Skills Supported independence at home, including exploring possible support in the future/where to live |
Participating in Local Events Communities Activities |
Personal Hygiene/Care Personal hygiene routines/ self-care - including attending appointments Knowledge for Life |