Significant emphasis is given to the further extension of vocational skills, life skills and key skills already developed in earlier Key Stages in order to prepare students for future placements upon leaving school.  The curriculum provides opportunities to consolidate and generalise these skills in functional settings, which utilise the wider community wherever possible.

FE students complete AQA accreditation units.  They work towards different units which are externally moderated and certificated.  Students access accreditation units that are appropriate to their specific needs and pathway.  Therefore, students’ profile of accreditation is individual to each pupil.  Students also take part in certificated horticultural courses within a 3 year cycle.  Certificates include the John Muir award, RSPB and National Garden award.

F.E students take part in a wealth of learning in the local community.  Students work towards developing their independence, communication and money skills whilst using local facilities.  Students take part in a range of enterprise activities, researching, producing then selling a range of different products.

Resources.  As well as access to all the whole school specialist learning areas 16 – 19 have a kitchen and training room.  Students can use these areas to experience and develop independent living skills.

Pathway to Adulthood.

Bleasdale School’s intent is that each student’s individual pathway to adulthood is planned and prepare for from when they start school. We achieve this by implementing the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks and using these to measure the impact of our high-quality transition support.

This ensures Bleasdale School complies with the legal obligation: Section 42B of the Education Act 1997.

Appropriate opportunities for all pathways to adulthood are mapped out for the whole school curriculum and subject leaders monitor this provision.  Each student’s pathway is discussed and reviewed with parents and associated professionals annually at the student’s annual review. Therefore, destination guidance at Bleasdale School is bespoke and highly individualised for each student as we help them prepare for their pathway to adulthood: supported employment or community inclusion. 16 – 19 bespoke timetables have a focus on community inclusion.

For those students on a supported employment pathway, work experience is varied to support students interests in the world of work and some students will have the opportunity to work in our own community café: Bleasdale Brews.

The teacher with responsibility for Careers Education is Jude Cruickshank.  She can be contacted on the school number or via email:  j.cruickshank@bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk

The governor with responsibility for 14 -19 is: Rosemary Dyson and she can be contacted via the school office admin@bleasdaleschool.lancs.sch.uk

Destinations

Destinations are a vital part of our careers guidance and transition. We support all our students to secure their chosen pathway.

2022:  1 student left to attend a sensory programme at an independent specialist provision.

           3 students left for a bespoke community inclusion package of support.

            2 students are attending a community programme while waiting for their shared house to be available.

Class:        16-19             Summer 2023

Click to download 16-19’s Timetable

Click here to Meet the Team in Upper School 

Click to download our 14-19 Accreditation Policy