Post 16 Provision
Head of Post 16 - Mr Hulme
Welcome to Post 16 - Our semi-independent provision
Post 16 operates on a timetable, based around academic learning, Life skills and enrichment opportunities. All timetables are designed to reflect the particular needs of our students.
Students have the opportunity to study academic subjects at GCSE, A Level, BTEC or equivalent, either as new subjects or as re-sits. Students can access many of the qualifications that the school offers, from the more ‘traditional’ GCSEs in Maths, English etc to Sports Leadership and Functional Skills. Life skills is taught through the ASDAN qualification, based around developing personal, social and communication Skills.
Currently on offer we have the following. This is subject to change each year.
| GCSE English | GCSE Maths |
| GCSE AS/A Level Art and Design | BTEC Hospitality & Tourism |
| GCSE/AS Photographty | ASDAN Horticulture |
| BTEC P.E. | Computing |
| GCSE 3D Art (DT) | GCSE History |
There are Programmes of Study for Year 12, 13 and 14 which reflect the different stages of their transition. These offer a range of activities, such as work experience, college visits and taster days to help with transition away from West Kirby School and travel training, aiming to help students become independent travellers, using local bus and train services.
Our aim is to create Pathways to Adulthood (PtA), where through lessons, activities and a variety of other experiences, students develop their skills and are prepared for more independent living, understand how to keep fit and healthy, recognise how to become positive members of their local community and are aware of the opportunities for further education or jobs in their future.
Study programme Year 12
PtA * - Pathways to Adulthood
| Core aim | Links to PtA * | |
|---|---|---|
|
English, Maths Other accredited course (Enterprise, Options etc) Life Skills |
To re-sit English/Maths if a higher grade is required. To gain further external accredited examinations Accessing the local community, shopping, gym visits, Healthy Eating and Keeping Fit, Understanding Relationships |
Employment Employment Independent Living Friends, relationships & good health |
|
Independent Study Sessions |
To learn the necessary skills to be able to be, and remain motivated, to work independently. To be confident enough to work without the presence of a Teacher/TA. To recognise when assistance is needed and to seek this. |
Employment Independent Living Good Health |
|
Group Activities (Well Being) |
To encounter new environments and people and the differences therein. |
Friends, Relationships |
|
Work Experience |
To visit a variety of different workplaces to begin to gain an insight into the world of work. |
Employment Independent Living |
| College |
If needed, taster visits to experience a new education placement environment to prepare for transition. |
Employment, Friends |
Study programme Year 13
PtA * - Pathways to Adulthood
| Core aim | Links to PtA* | |
|---|---|---|
|
English Maths Other accredited course (Enterprise, Options etc) Life Skills |
To re-sit English/Maths if a higher grade is required. To gain further external accredited examinations Accessing the local community, shopping , gym visits, Healthy Eating and Keeping Fit, Understanding Relationships |
Employment Employment Independent Living, friends, relationships, good health |
|
Independent Study Sessions |
To learn the necessary skills to be able to be, and remain motivated, to work independently. To be confident enough to work without the presence of a Teacher/TA. To recognise when assistance is needed and to seek this. |
Employment Independent Living Good Health |
|
Group Activities (Well Being) |
To encounter new environments and people and the differences therein. |
Friends, Relationships |
|
Work Experience |
To visit different workplaces or if appropriate spend time at a work placement, to gain a greater understanding of the world of work |
Employment Independent Living |
|
College |
Taster visits to experience a new education placement environment to prepare for transition. |
Employment, friends |
Study programme Year 14
PtA * - Pathways to Adulthood
| Core aim | Links to PtA* | |
|---|---|---|
|
English Maths Other accredited course (Enterprise, Options etc) Life Skills |
To re-sit English/Maths if a higher grade is required. To gain further external accredited examinations Accessing the local community, shopping , gym visits, Healthy Eating and Keeping Fit, Understanding Relationships |
Employment Employment Independent Living, friends, relationships, good health |
|
Independent Study Sessions |
To learn the necessary skills to be able to be, and remain motivated, to work independently. To be confident enough to work without the presence of a Teacher/TA. To recognise when assistance is needed and to seek this. |
Employment Independent Living Good Health |
|
Group Activities (Well Being) |
To encounter new environments and people and the differences therein. |
Friends, Relationships |
|
Work Experience |
To spend time at a work placement, to gain a greater understanding of the world of work |
Employment Independent Living |
|
College |
To spend time at a local college to experience a new environment, to help with a successful transition |
Employment, relationships |