Kelford

The View

Enterprise Works

Overview of each provision

Welcome to our Post 16 provision at Kelford School. All of our Post 16 students have profound and complex learning needs. The age range is 16-19.

Welcome to our Post 16 provision at The View. Pupil needs range from severe and complex to moderate learning needs. The age range is 16-19.

Welcome to our Post 16 provision at Enterprise Works. All of our Post 16 students have moderate learning needs. The age range is 16-19.

Ethos and aims of the Post 16 offer

By the end of KS5, we want our students to:

- develop their independence skills

- be able to communicate wants and needs effectively

- be able to make choices to control the world around them

- experience learning appropriate to their needs and aspirations.

Our key values are:

P.R.I.D.E

P – Pupil Voice

R – Respect

I – Independence

D – Dignity

E - Entitlement

By the end of KS5, we want our students to:

- be prepared for adulthood and have clear aspirations and practical skills needed to participate as an active member of the community

Our key values are:

P.R.I.D.E

P – Pupil Voice

R – Respect

I – Independence

D – Dignity

E - Entitlement

By the end of KS5, we want our students to:

- transition successfully into adulthood

- have a greater understanding of the wider world

- have the knowledge and skills to move on to further education or employment.

Our key values are:

P.R.I.D.E

P – Pupil Voice

R – Respect

I – Independence

D – Dignity

E - Entitlement

Study Programmes and Pathways

Students primarily follow the yellow and lime pathway which is focused on engagement and learning through sensory experiences.

All students have their own Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

The curriculum offer is designed in line with a student’s EHCP outcomes. These are Communication & Interaction

Cognition & Learning (English & Maths skills)

Sensory & Physical – Therapy provision and health input eg. VI, Physiotherapists and OT.

Social, Emotional and Mental Health – PSD,

Independence - Work Related Learning, Next Steps and Independent Living.

ASDAN  -  Personal Progress qualifications is used to enable students to gain accreditations that will support their onward transition into further social care provision.

Students primarily follow the green or lime pathway which is focused on learning in a semi formal way.

All students have their own Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

The curriculum offer is Functional Skills English & Maths, PSD, Careers, Creative Arts, food technology, Independent Living, Work Related Learning, Forest School and Sports & Leisure.

Open Awards, ASDAN - Personal Progress & Arts Award accreditations are used to enable students to gain qualifications that will support their onward transition into further education or social care provision.

Students primarily follow the orange pathway which is focused on learning in a formal way.

All students have their own Individual Learning Plan (ILP).

The core curriculum offer is Functional Skills English & Maths, PSD, Careers and Independent Living.

The vocational offer is construction, food tech, horticulture, e-sports and computing.

In addition, students access learning opportunities through Leisure, Work Related Learning, Accessing the Community and Travel.

Open Award - Skills for further learning and employment qualifications are used to enable students to gain qualifications that will support their onward transition into further education or employment. Open Awards | Changing Lives Through Learning

Teaching, learning & Assessment

Teaching approaches are led by the bespoke outcomes for each area of need set in students Individual Learning Plans.

Progress within cognition and learning is assessed through the use of the routes for learning assessment tool and progress towards ASDAN unit accreditations.

Progress in all areas of need is assessed via the use of MAPP assessment tool which enables small steps of progress to be celebrated. Engagement scales are also utilised to drive adaptations in respect of approaches and support.

Data is collected on a termly basis which is followed by a termly pupil progress review.

Teaching approaches are led by the bespoke outcomes for each area of need set in students Individual Learning Plans.

Progression within cognition and learning will be assessed through ILP targets, progress towards ASDAN units and subject specific developmental trackers

Pedagogical approaches include retrieval and review, small group teacher led input and worked examples, building on prior learning. Continuous provision which encourages independence, modelling, scaffolding, 1:1 learning building to paired/small group tasks.

Data is collected on a termly basis which is followed by a termly pupil progress review.

Teaching approaches used vary depending on need. These can range from the following:

- Direct Instruction

- Active Learning

- Independent learning

- Group work

- Problem based learning

- Project based learning

Assessment takes place throughout learning, which can be teacher led or student led.

Data is collected on a termly basis which is followed by a termly pupil progress review.

Personal Development, Pastoral Support & Wellbeing

Pastoral care is led by each student’s class teacher with support from a dedicated team of support staff.

Safeguarding is overseen by the school’s Designated Safeguarding lead and supported by a team of DDSL’s. All staff undertake Level 1 Safeguarding training.

Students are expected to attend full-time. Start times are 9.15am – 3.25pm.

Pastoral care is led by each student’s class teacher with support from a dedicated team of support staff.

Safeguarding is overseen by the school’s Designated Safeguarding lead and supported by a team of DDSL’s. All staff undertake Level 1 Safeguarding training.

Students are expected to attend full-time. Start times are 9.00am – 3.00pm.

Pastoral care is led by each student’s class teacher with support from a dedicated team of support staff.

Safeguarding is overseen by the school’s Designated Safeguarding lead and supported by a team of DDSL’s. All staff undertake Level 1 Safeguarding training.

Students are expected to attend full-time. Start times are 9.00am – 3.00pm.

Careers Education and Next Steps

All students are offered Careers Education or Next steps, advice and guidance.

Students experience career related learning across all areas of the curriculum.

Students have access to careers events and experiences to broadening their understanding of the wider world.

All students are offered Careers Education or Next steps, advice and guidance. Students have access to a Designated Careers Advisor.

Students access careers learning through specific lessons and by exploring different career related experiences across all areas of the curriculum.

Students have access to careers events and experiences to broadening their understanding of the wider world.

Students have the opportunity to access on-site and external work experience.

All students are offered Careers Education or Next steps, advice and guidance. Students have access to a Designated Careers Advisor.

Students access careers learning through specific lessons and by exploring different career related experiences across all areas of the curriculum.

Students have access to careers events and experiences, broadening their understanding of the wider world.

Students have the opportunity to access on-site and external work experience.

Enrichment and Wider Opportunities

All students have enrichment opportunities which are both integrated into their timetabled week and as part of the school’s wider enrichment offer ’50 Things To Do Before I Leave Kelford School’.

Students undertake learning in our local community and have opportunity to visit post 16 social care provisions.

All students have enrichment opportunities which are both integrated into their timetabled week and as part of the school’s wider enrichment offer ’50 Things To Do Before I Leave Kelford School’.

Students are encouraged to apply for a free bus pass to enable them to access their local community and to enhance their learning experiences. Apply for a travel pass – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

All students have enrichment opportunities which are both integrated into their timetabled week and as part of the school’s wider enrichment offer ’50 Things To Do Before I Leave Kelford School’.

Students are encouraged to apply for a free bus pass to enable them to access their local community and to enhance their learning experiences. Apply for a travel pass – Rotherham Metropolitan Borough Council

Bursary

Certain students may be eligible to receive the 16-19 bursary which can support travel, meals, equipment or to cover the cost of out-of-school learning. 16 to 19 Bursary Fund guide: 2025 to 2026 - GOV.UK

Certain students may be eligible to receive the 16-19 bursary which can support travel, meals, equipment or to cover the cost of out-of-school learning. 16 to 19 Bursary Fund guide: 2025 to 2026 - GOV.UK

Certain students may be eligible to receive the 16-19 bursary which can support travel, meals, equipment or to cover the cost of out-of-school learning. 16 to 19 Bursary Fund guide: 2025 to 2026 - GOV.UK

Behaviour, Attendance & Expectations

All students are expected to follow the school’s 3 threads:

- be kind

- be safe

- be the best we can be

All students are expected to follow the school’s 3 threads:

- be kind

- be safe

- be the best we can be

All students are expected to follow the school’s 3 threads:

- be kind

- be safe

- be the best we can be