Sixth Form Curriculum and Careers
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The Sandfield Sixth Form curriculum is life skills based.
We aim for each student to have a personalised pathway which enables them to complete qualifications at their own level and be ready for transition to College or employment. Enterprise Schemes that run in the 6th form of Gardening, Printing and Card-making. Work Experience Placement. All students are given the opportunity to have a period of Work Experience in an outside agency or in Sandy Park Café, in school or through the 6th Form Enterprise activities of Printing, Art for Sale, Gardening or Card-making. Supported Internship Government funded Internships with the Marriott Hotel and The Liverpool Museums: students are offered placements supported by a Job Coach. Hugh Baird College: Six week Taster sessions are offered at the College each Friday morning. Students are able to choose from a variety of options, ranging from Floristry, Painting & Decorating to Joinery and Catering. The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is offered to all students. Sporting Activities: Students are given the opportunity to experience activities they can continue with out of school, these include Zumba, The Exercise studio at Dovecot MAC and the Golf Driving Range. Preparation for the future. The students are given the opportunity to discuss and explore the different colleges, agencies and employment providers available when leaving school, with an independent agency TAGS. Homework Website Links Mathletics – A maths website with interactive activities and a world-wide calculation challenge. http://uk.mathletics.com/ Bugclub – A reading website with a wide range of books and comprehension questions. https://www.activelearnprimary.co.uk/login?c=0 Crickweb - A wide range of education resources and games http://www.crickweb.co.uk/ Woodlands - Interactive Maths games to support learning. http://www.primaryhomeworkhelp.co.uk/maths/ |
