As part of our KS4 Curriculum we study Employability (Life Skills). Employability Skills qualifications are designed to support a pupil successfully gaining a job, progressing in a chosen field, preparing the student for further study and supporting the development of techniques required for successful independent living.

Modules studied are;

• Effective skills, qualities and attitudes for learning and work
• Career planning and making applications
• Interview skills
• Searching for a job
• Working as part of a team
• Managing personal finance
• Introduction to alcohol awareness
• Introduction to drug awareness

We also run a Skills for Life – Independent Living programme.  Pupils study the following modules;

• Session one
• Healthy living and food hygiene
• Cooking together
• Leaving home/care – information and support
• Session two
• Budgeting skills
• Cooking together
• Healthy lifestyle choices
• Drugs & alcohol
• Online safety
• Coping with loneliness
• Session three
• Independent living – tenancy information
• Cooking together
• Education and employment opportunities
• Session four
• Debt advice
• Cooking together
• Sexual health and positive relationships
• Session five
• Celebration session
• Cooking together