FE Curriculum Pathways
In our FE department students follow one of three curriculum pathways, Yellow, Pink and based on potential destinations for students.
Yellow
Pupils following the Yellow pathway have the aspirational end point of College, training or employment. Their curriculum includes independent travel, kitchen skills, home management skills, work based learning including internal work experience and accessing the community. This includes external work experience that can be supported or unsupported. Pupils follow formal English and Maths qualifications as well as vocational qualifications linked to their chosen end destination. These pupils follow an extended café curriculum which focuses on customer service skills as well as development of their skills in a commercial kitchen. All pupils in FE get the opportunity in their last 2 years to visit all services in the local area open to them.
Pink
Pupils following the pink pathway have the aspirational end point of college or day services. Their curriculum includes independent travel, kitchen skills, home management skills, work based learning including internal and some external work experience and accessing the community. Pupils will get to choose a range of different accredited options relating to their physical mental health and wellbeing and also creative interests. Some pupils will follow formal Maths and English qualifications that are accredited by NOCN. All pupils in FE get the opportunity in their last 2 years at least, to visit all services in the local area open to them.
Blue
Pupils following the Blue pathway have the aspirational end point of day services, through social or health funding. Their curriculum includes Physical and Wellbeing development, PRHE, Sensory exploration, My Communication, My independence, Being part of my community and Getting ready for my next steps. Pupils in this pathway also follow a range of different ASDAN qualifications based on their interests. Pupils gain work experience, where appropriate, in our school settings including our café. All pupils in FE get the opportunity in their last 2 years to visit all services in the local area open to them.
Our focus in FE is getting pupils ready for their next step so they can flourish in their new environment.
