16-19 Sixth Form

A time to build independence and broaden horizons

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Exploring the future

Students progress to the Sixth Form phase between the ages of 14 and 16 and here, the focus starts to look beyond school life and onwards to accreditations and preparation for life post-education.

Exploring the world of work and career and achieving fulfilment in adulthood are integral to Sixth Form, as well as wellbeing – healthy lives and healthy networks and relationships.

Every student is encouraged to undertake work experience and also benefits from expert career advice and support from the skilled Sixth Form team.

Sixth Form is also a time for exploring personal independence and at this stage, students develop their understanding of meal preparation, cleaning and handling money in different situations outside of the classroom.

The Sixth Form team also encourages families to support and get involved in these activities at home.

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Case study: Portfield School - Sixth Form - Fenton

The problem

Our team works hard with our young autistic adults in managing the transition from the world of education into the world of employment or study. We help prepare them for life outside of school and encourage them to explore personal independence including an understanding of meal preparation, cleaning, and handling money in different situations outside of the classroom.

At the same time we ensure that their wellbeing is integral to our curriculum – healthy lives and healthy networks and relationships.

The Solution

All autistic people are different, they have the same ambitions and dreams and love fun. We want to ensure our students are given the very best opportunities to realise their full potential as adults and to be recognised for their very special abilities.

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Case study:

The problem

Our team works hard with our young autistic adults in managing the transition from the world of education into the world of employment or study. We help prepare them for life outside of school and encourage them to explore personal independence including an understanding of meal preparation, cleaning, and handling money in different situations outside of the classroom.

At the same time we ensure that their wellbeing is integral to our curriculum – healthy lives and healthy networks and relationships.

The Solution

All autistic people are different, they have the same ambitions and dreams and love fun. We want to ensure our students are given the very best opportunities to realise their full potential as adults and to be recognised for their very special abilities.

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