Sixth Form
At Vale of Evesham 6th Form we aim to support all of our young people into adulthood, our post-16 focus is to prepare learners to confidently take their next steps after school in whatever setting that may be. Our Post 16 curriculum supports transition through a timetable based both within school and in the local community. Our curriculum is designed to support the Preparing for Adulthood Goals. Formal pupils will be accredited using NOCN Passport to Qualifications and Functional Skills programs for English and Maths. Semi Formal Pupils will be accredited using the My Independence Asdan program and follow the whole school long term plans for English and Literacy, as well as Maths and Thinking Skills.
A ‘real-life’ approach to learning is taken with opportunities in the following areas: independent living skills, community leisure activities, functional skills, vocational learning at our on- site café and our horticulture area. We also offer Duke of Edinburgh Award for pupils interested in this qualification, alongside volunteering opportunities at Heart of England Forest. Creativity and Sport are also offered as an option within Sixth Form.
Engagement with further education, employers, training and social provision supports young people in making informed decisions about their future. Careers and next steps advice is provided by our Sendias advisor Kelly Hill.
Where possible pupils are given an element of choice within the Sixth Form provision, to allow us to have a pupil centred approach. Giving them ownership of their education.
At Vale of Evesham 6th Form we aim to support young people into adulthood and identify the Preparing for Adulthood Goals form the core strands within our curriculum. The strands of employment, good health, independent living, friends, relationships and community inclusion are adopted for accredited links through NOCN Employability skills for formal pathway learners and Asdan My Independence for semi-formal pathway learners. In addition to these we recognise the importance of a robust programme to support physical and fitness goals. Duke of Edinburgh Award provides a framework for this and can be adapted to individual need as outlined for learners within their EHCP’s.
In 6th form English is an integral part of the curriculum and is delivered through the whole curriculum. In addition, students have designated English sessions to target individual learning and progression. Students have opportunity to receive accredited recognition of their progress and achievement in English.
Phonics are developed through the Read, Write Inc. Programme. WRI is incorporated in semi-formal English sessions and delivered through 1:1 support for identified learners following a formal English pathway. Daily reading session embed WRI learning.
Smart School Council is part of speaking and listening sessions offering opportunity for learners to develop self-advocacy, sharing opinion, contributing to discussion and debate.
In 6th form Maths is an integral part of the curriculum and is delivered through the whole curriculum. In addition, students have designated Maths sessions to target individual learning and progression. Students who are identified as formal learners have opportunity to receive accredited recognition of their progress and achievement in Maths.
