Post 16 options

16-19yrs

The East SILC Post 16 provision comprises the specialist Post 16 partnership at the Bridge Community Church, an annex at Brigshaw High School and the John Jamieson site. 

The Post 16 programme of study at BCC is driven by the intention to prepare young people for adulthood. Learners are encouraged to take as much responsibility for their own achievement as possible and independence is encouraged at all academic levels, achieving individualised targets that are attainable and appropriate, yet aspirational.

For more information please contact the provider or visit their website.  

16-19yrs

The West Oaks 16+ Moving On curriculum aims to develop the skills necessary to ensure a smooth transition from school to college and adult life.

There is a strong emphasis on developing independent living skills, through personal and social development, key skills and applied and vocational learning.

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16-19yrs

The Powerhouse Site is designed to be an inclusive facility that prepares young people for adulthood and independence. There are several buildings – HQ, The Core, Get Cooking, The Hub and the Studio. With direct access to local employers and the community, pupils develop their Functional Skills, preparing them to be independent learners.

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16-19yrs

For those young people who require a school-based provision due to their individual needs, there are 2 classes on the main school site.  School-based provision includes access to Sensory Integration, Rebound and the on-site nursing team.  Learners who remain on the main site require high levels of staff support to engage in learning and/or their regulation. The curriculum has a focus on individual EHCP outcomes with a focus on Preparation for Adulthood.  The curriculum prepares them for their next destination after Broomfield.  

The Future Steps Hub is a Post 16 provision for all of Leeds, catering for up to 80 students with EHCPs and caters for learners who are ready for the next step in developing their independence in a college-based setting. 

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15-19yrs

Green Earth is Penny Field’s KS3/4 and Post 16 class with pupils ranging from 15 to 19 years of age.  Students have complex medical needs and require regular changes of position and personal care throughout the day.  Students use wheelchairs and some have visual impairments and other medical conditions. Some use Augmented Communication, such as talkers and E Tran Frames.  Hydro and Rebound are part of the timetable so that students maintain what physical movement they have. 

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Beyond 19 provides pupils at Green Meadows valuable work experience, life skills training, and social interaction opportunities, preparing them for a more independent transition to adulthood—life beyond the traditional school years. The collaboration and mentoring from House of Pottery is the first stepping stone into creating a visionary, unique opportunity for pupils with SEND. One in which they can flourish and reach their potential. Showing along the way that having a special need or disability is not a barrier to living a full and fruitful life.

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19-24yrs

Future Horizons Leeds is a specialist post-19 college that provides specialist education programmes for those who are continuing their learning journey and have an EHCP in place. RARPA stands for Recognising and Recording Progress and Achievement and is a means of measuring learner progress towards their long-term and EHCP goals.  The RARPA non-accredited approach ensures that all learning and progress is meaningful and tailored and has 6 key areas: Communication, Independent Living Skills, Friends and Relationships, Good Health, Functional Skills and Employability/Occupation.  These college courses are offered for three years.  

For more information, please contact the provider directly or visit their website.

16-24yrs

Joseph Priestley Centre supports students 16 to 25 years old with mild to moderate learning and physical disabilities with EHCPs. In preparation for adulthood and independent living, they are a 3 day provision offering students independent living skills, work skills, English, Maths, Community pathway days, health and wellbeing and culinary skills.

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16-24yrs

The Foundry/Somerville House provides a diverse range of amenities, tailored for learners aged 16 to 25 who are keen on enhancing their personal development and employability skills alongside English and Maths.

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16-24yrs

Temple Newsam Home Farm offers hands-on practical understanding of raising farm animals and observing wildlife at the Temple Newsam Campus, located on the picturesque Home Farm. 

Courses cover multiple principles and practices of animal care across domestic animals and wildlife. Students can expect to gain management knowledge as well as practical experience with grooming and caring.  A great opportunity to experience one of Europe’s largest working rare breed farms, students will also have access to the animal care centre, which is home to small mammals and exotic animals.

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16-24yrs

The Vine is home to a specialist PMLD (profound and multiple learning disability) provision. They provide personalised learning programmes to meet the needs of learners with severe and complex learning difficulties.

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16-24yrs

Leeds College of Building offers a supported provision for students with SEND, who have an Education, Health and Care Plan (EHCP). The Bridge Builder course can be personalised to meet most individual needs; learners will work towards outcomes linked to further study, employment and independent futures.

For more information, please contact the provider directly or visit their website.

16-25yrs

Lighthouse Futures Trust is a specialist college for young adults, who experience diverse challenges and barriers. Lighthouse Futures Trust purpose is to prepare them to be independent in life and develop skills that enable them to enter the world of work. They do this by offering bespoke pathways that empower students to build confidence, skills and knowledge. They offer Supported Internships and Pre-Internships.

For more information, please contact the provider directly or visit their website.

16-18yrs

Nacro Leeds offer courses in Construction, Life Skills and Motor Vehicle Maintenance. Small class sizes mean each student receives the time and attention they deserve to support them throughout their studies.

They also offer students the opportunity to expand their skills in preparation for further or higher levels of study through enrichment activities as part of our Skills Ready provision. For those wanting to start their career early, our Work Ready provision puts work experience at the heart of programme delivery.

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16-25yrs

The curriculum focuses on Art Design and Craft attainment and qualifications, with English and Maths where applicable. Functional skills such as English, Maths, Communication and ICT are embedded throughout each individual study programme. Where students aged 16-18, and 19-25 with an EHCP, have not attained the required grades in English and Maths, their study programmes will comply with the ESFA condition of funding regulations. Engage is their full-time creative learning framework, giving access to level 2 and 3 qualifications, over 1 or 2 years, with work experience in the cultural and creative sectors. There is a final-year option for a Supported Internship. Link programmes are available to support transition pre-enrolment.

For more information, please contact the provider directly or visit their website.

16-25yrs

Swarthmore is a centre for lifelong learning, community projects and family learning sessions as well as courses and activities. 

Swarthmore Study Programme is for young people ages 16-25 who have additional support needs and an EHCP. The Programme offers the opportunity for individualised, flexible learning plans. The focus is on providing a general education and using a broad range of learning opportunities to improve English and maths skills, with the aim of preparing students for employment or further training. Young people who are nearing the end of their time in education can join our supported Preparation for Progression programme. This programme concentrates more heavily on work experience, independence skills and applying for jobs, further or higher education, or volunteering.

For more information, please contact the provider directly or visit their website.

16-25yrs - Independent Specialist College

Camphill Wakefield is a college for students who have moderate to severe learning disabilities. The campus covers 56 acres where land-based learning provides real work experiences and skills for a wide range of student abilities. 

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16-25yrs - Independent specialist college

The college specialises in meeting the needs of students who are deaf or hearing impaired and those with communication difficulties including autism, and caters for both day and boarding students. 

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16-25yrs - Independent specialist college

Freeman College offers over 90 places to young people with complex learning and behavioural difficulties with both day and residential placements. The college offers young people a unique opportunity to learn and develop transferable skills through meaningful real-life activities and accredited courses in both the day and residential programmes.

For more information, please contact the provider or visit their website. 

16-25yrs -Independent specialist college

Henshaws Specialist Educational Needs College is based in Harrogate, North Yorkshire offer places to students aged 16–25 with special educational needs and disabilities. This includes a residential offering.

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18-25yrs - Independent specialist residential college

Mercury College, The Limes and The Paddocks young adult services offer flexible education care and support for up to 52 weeks per year for young people who have complex needs including behaviour that may challenge and a learning disability, often in association with autism.  

For more information, please contact the provider or visit their website. 

16-25yrs- Independent specialist college

The Ridge Employability College is an independent specialist college that provides further education and training for learners who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities. Learners study an employability programme that aims to provide them with education, training and support to improve their employment chances. 

For more information, please contact the provider or visit their website.

16-19 yrs - Independent Specialist College

Harrison College is a specialist business, enterprise and employability post-16 education provision for neurodiverse young people with an EHCP.

The intent of the curriculum is to develop young people with realistic and sustainable career development plans and for students to secure the skills and attributes to enter employment at the end of their study programme.

For more information, please contact the provider or visit their website.

4-19yrs - Specialist school 

The curriculum offer to each student is based upon individual needs and aspirations as outlined in the EHCP. Its focus is on personal development; improving core skills, fostering interests, practicing life and independence skills and preparing for adulthood in a safe and secure setting.

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2-19yrs - Specialist academy school

Springwater offers places to children and young people with profound and multiple learning difficulties (PMLD), severe learning difficulties (SLD), physical difficulties (PD) and autism.

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3-19yrs - Specialist school 

Coppice School is a specialist setting which educates 166 children and young people with Severe Learning Disabilities (SLD). The environment and curriculum activities serve to foster personal, social, and emotional development of the students, preparing them for their next steps; whether in further education or in employment, thus supporting their aspirations and pathway to a fulfilling and exciting life in the future. It aims to showcase to employers and the community the strengths, skills, and abilities of students. This will lead to more opportunities for young people within the world of work, promoting positive community relations and participation.

For more information, please contact the provider or visit their website.

16-25yrs - Specialist Academy

Blueberry provides Personalised Learning pathways towards Employment and Independence. All programmes include English, Maths, IT and supported work experience.

The Blueberry curriculum is based on the Preparing for Adulthood agenda and they take a holistic approach to enabling young people to make the next step from education to community inclusion, greater independence, employment, lifelong learning and good health and well being.

For more information, please contact the provider or visit their website.