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He 2017-2018 Post-16 Curriculum
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Post-16informationandCurriculumAims:
Our Post-16 provision aims to provide students with a balanced curriculum which promotes further development of individual’s:
• Literacy and Numeracy
Skills
• Life skills
• Social skills
• Independence skills
• Communication skills
• Self Advocacy skills
• Personal interests and
aspirations
• Work skills
• Creative skills
• Leisure skills
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Post-16CurriculumOverview2017-2018
Our Post -16 curriculum offers programmes at Pre-Entry Level, Entry Level and Level 1 and 2. We aim to provide a holistic learning experience and in addition to our core curriculum, students will have the opportunity to follow programmes tailored to their needs and interests. Our learning programmes include: • Personal and Social
Development (PSD) Studies and /or Personal Progress (PP) studies
• Functional Skills( FS) Numeracy and Literacy
• Subject and Vocational programmes including work related learning opportunities
• Community Living Skills include: shopping, using money, using leisure facilities and developing road safety
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Post-16NumeracyCurriculum2017-2018
In Post-16 teaching and learning covers all areas of the Adult Numeracy curriculum. Assessments are carried out at the beginning of the academic year for each student and students are taught in set groups for two lessons a week. Numeracy is very much embedded within our PSD, Vocational and World of Work programmes. Students working at Entry Level or Levels 1-2 study, the OCR Functional Skills programme. Students working at Pre Entry Level study the ASDAN Personal Progress Numeracy curriculum. Students can progress from the PP curriculum onto the FS programme.
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Post-16LiteracyCurriculum2017-2018
In Post-16, teaching and learning covers all areas of the Adult Literacy curriculum. Assessments are carried out at the beginning of the academic year for each student and students are taught in set groups for two lessons a week. Literacy is very much embedded within our PSD, Vocational and World of Work programmes. Students working at Entry Level or Levels 1-2 study, the OCR Functional Skills programme. Students working at Pre Entry Level study the ASDAN Personal Progress Literacy curriculum. Students can progress from the PP curriculum onto the FS programme.
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Post-16PersonalandSocialDevelopment(PSD)CurriculumandPersonalProgress(PP)Curriculum2017-2018
All students in Post-16 study the ASDAN Personal and Social Development (PSD) and / or the ASDAN Personal Progress (PP) programme. These programmes focus on further developing skills for everyday life including community living skills , independent living skills and work related learning skills. Aspects of Personal Safety, Independence, Confidence, Emotional Well Being and Social Communication are taught in context to the relevant units. Students’ coursework is submitted for external moderation towards the end of their final year and they will be externally accredited with a PSD and/or PP qualification.
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Post-16VocationalLearningOverview2017-2018
Our vocational learning and options programmes aim to provide our students with the opportunity to explore a range of vocational areas and supporting them to further develop their skills, interests and aspirations. Vocational learning opportunities are embedded within our PSD and PP curriculum as well as being offered through our option groups which run each Wednesday and Thursday afternoon. Students are encouraged to choose their own options and have the opportunity to change their option after the spring half term.
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Post-16WorkBasedLearningopportunitiesinschool:WorldofWorkWorkshops2017-2018
Our World of Work Workshops take place every Tuesday afternoon. Classes take part in a new work shop each half term. The workshops provide students with opportunities to engage in a range of work based learning experiences. It aims to further develop an understanding of their own skills and qualities as well as skills and qualities required for specific tasks or jobs. Students will learn about workplace safety, timekeeping basic budgeting and team work. Students have the opportunity to work in Freshfields Cafe, our Post 16 Cafe, which is open to the school community on a weekly basis
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Post-16WorkBasedLearningopportunities:WorkExperienceProgrammes2017-2018
We offer a number of work experience programmes. Some of the programmes take place within the school setting whilst others take place within the local community. All students will have the opportunity to do a placement at Action for Kids were they can experience what it is like to work in an office environment. Students will also learn about team work, problem solving, punctuality, social interactions and communication within the work place and health and safety. The programmes are personalised ensuring the needs of each individual is met.
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Post-16ExampleofTimetable2017-2018
