Post 14

Post 14 Phase provides a personalised learning experience for every learner.  As either a two, three or four year course. The Phase offers learners their own bespoke curriculum, which changes with them to suit their needs as they grow and develop.   Learners from this mix age cohort will be placed in pathways based academic, social and personal ability.

The curriculum offer has a focus on broadening knowledge and developing skills required to lead an independent and fulfilled adult life.  With a mixture of both academic and vocational subjects, supporting every student to achieve a profile of recognised achievements and life skills they need for adulthood. This will ensure that learners are ready to make the transition to the next phase of their lives. The curriculum will also provide opportunities for each student to achieve success and grow in self-esteem.

CEIAG and World of Work

Careers Education, Information Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) is central to the Phase. All learners receive impartial advice and support to make informed decisions about their next steps.  Where appropriate leaners will have work experience opportunities during their time in Post 14. This will be in the form of taster sessions or a longer-term work experience placement. Learners also have the opportunity to gain some work experience completing jobs in and around the school premises. Social Enterprise and Employability skills will be developed in all Pathways, allowing learners to make and sell items as well as learn skills that will help them on their journey through school life into the world of work.

Within all Pathways, the long-term aims included in the EHCP are planned for and worked towards on a termly basis.