Post 16

PATHWAY INFORMATION

All courses will be delivered at either GCSE or Vocational Level 2, Level 1 or Entry Level.

Core Qualifications

• English GCSE – resit if not achieved grade 4 or functional skills
  – if grade 4 achieved, alternative course
• Maths GCSE – resit if not achieved grade 4 or functional skills
  – if grade 4 achieved, statistics GCSE

3 lessons per subject (6 lessons in total)

Skills for Living and Work (no exam all coursework2)

• Personal care
• CV writing and preparation for working life
• Independent living
• Understanding business, customer service, enterprise, budgeting and money management
• Other work-related courses.

6 lessons in total

Vocational Learning:  Options

Students select three options from the following:

Hospitality, Dog Training, Home Maintenance, Art and Design, Horticulture, Child Care, Computing, Sport, Science.

3 lessons per subject (9 lessons in total)

Dogs in School

The learning environment in Post 16 includes the calm presence of a dog called Mercury. Mercury is a greyhound crossed with a collie and he is experienced at working with young people. Mercury often rests on one of his beds in the Post 16 classrooms during the working day and he is also available for the students to engage with in the lounge area during break and lunch times. Students who do not wish to associate with Mercury are very welcome to observe him from a distance.

Our Post 16 students can also study a vocational course in dog training and husbandry. For students who live with dogs in their own family or in their own future might want to own their own dog or for students who have little experience with dogs but might meet them in other aspects of their lives, the skills we cover build confidence and understanding as well as compassion and empathy.

Career Prospects

All students in Year 12 receive independent careers advice.

Life in Post 16

Life in Post 16 is different from the rest of school.  Students have more freedom which comes with more responsibility.  Students work with the Post 16 teaching team to shape the curriculum and drive new initiatives.

• Students are based in the Post 16 hub and have access to the lounge and common room at break and lunch times.  There is a fridge in the common room for students to use.
• Students are not required to wear school uniform, however the expectation is smart casual wear.  No football tops, strapless or thin strapped tops.  Skirts and dresses need to be knee length, shorts need to be knee length and smart.
• A review of needs takes place each year, along with reports and parents evening.
• The dedicated Post 16 team supports students throughout their time at school.
• Mobility training is available for those wanting to use public transport independently.

16 – 19 Bursary

Students can apply for some funding to help with education related costs. This is means tested and applications will be sent out Sept/Oct.

Transport

Post 16 students pay for transport, an application must be made to Warwickshire Transport Service or the authority you live in. If you apply for travel, the course information for the application form is Foundation Learning Programme.