Key Stage 5 (Post-16)

Key Stage 5

Post 16 at Pond Meadow

Welcome to Post 16!

At Post 16, we offer a vocational curriculum for students aged 16–19, creating meaningful learning opportunities that prepare them for life beyond Pond Meadow. We are committed to helping every student develop independence, confidence and the skills they need to reach their full potential.

Students study Functional Skills English and Maths, alongside weekly PSHCE lessons covering important topics such as online safety, relationships and future planning. Preparing for Adulthood outcomes are embedded throughout our Key Stage 5 curriculum, with a focus on:

1. Health, Relationships and Community

2. Education and Employment

3. Independent Living

Students also take part in volunteering and work experience placements tailored to their individual interests and aspirations. Previous placements have included Rosamund Community Garden, Dramatize and the Guildford County School tuck shop.

We work closely with Enterprise M3 to provide students with engaging careers-related activities and guidance.

Sport and leisure activities are an important part of our timetable, promoting both physical fitness and mental wellbeing. Activities may include Companion Gym, orienteering, dance and tennis.

 

Equality in the Post-16 Curriculum

All students, regardless of their learning needs or profile have equal access to a broad and balanced curriculum to equip them with the skills they need to succeed.

We ensure that this is embedded throughout the curriculum by:

  • Ensuring the curriculum is structured in a way that promotes equality of access for all groups of learners and best prepares them for their next stage. 
  • Using teaching resources that reflect the diversity of the school community and wider society, including race, religion and gender.
  • Providing a variety of opportunities for pupils to celebrate their own culture and learn about the culture of others. 
  • Involving parents and carers in the curriculum and encouraging them to be active participants in their child’s education. 
  • Celebrating differences and promoting attitudes and values that challenge prejudice and discriminatory behaviour.
  • Using teaching strategies that are personalised and inclusive of the learning needs of individual pupils.

Qualifications and Accreditation in Key Stage 5

ASDAN Personal Progress

Students follow the ASDAN Personal Progress accreditation scheme and are supported to reach diploma level by the end of year 14. 

For more information about ASDAN, please click here.

National Open College Network - NOCN

NOCN

Some students may work towards completing the NOCN entry-level awards in Maths and English (entry 1 & 2) during their time in key stage 5.  

For more information about NOCN, please click here.