Post 16 Curriculum

At Broomfield, Preparation for Adulthood (PfA) is a golden thread throughout our curriculum. We support every young person to develop the skills, confidence and independence needed for their future education, employment, health, independent living and participation in the community.

Future Steps and PfA is personalised to each student’s strengths, interests, communication needs, aspirations and EHCP outcomes. Students develop essential skills through practical, meaningful and engaging activities

Students receive accessible and impartial information about the full range of education, training and employment pathways. Where appropriate, this includes:

Encounters with colleges, training and apprenticeship providers
Employer visits, workplace experiences and work placements
Careers guidance from an appropriately qualified adviser
Local labour-market information
CVs, applications and interview practice
Money management and communication
Linking careers and life-skills activities directly to each student’s EHCP outcomes, strengths, needs and aspirations.
Developing the four Preparation for Adulthood areas: employment, independent living, community inclusion and good health.
Reviewing progress with students, families and professionals to identify appropriate Post‑16 and Post‑19 pathways, support and next step
Support to make successful Post‑16 and Post‑19 transitions

Our programme follows the Gatsby Benchmarks and current DfE statutory careers guidance. We work with students, families, employers and transition partners to review progress, record destinations and ensure that every student is supported to make informed and ambitious choices.

Future Steps Meetings

All students receive personalised careers guidance that reflects their communication needs, EHCP outcomes, strengths and aspirations. Students meet with our careers adviser, Richa Aryan, at key transition points, including Year 9, Year 11 and Post‑16.

Students receive personal guidance in Year 9, 11, 13 and 14. Students, parents and carers are invited to contribute to transition planning, alongside relevant EHCP meetings and professionals.

Our careers adviser provides impartial information about local colleges, training providers, supported internships, employment, volunteering, supported and independent living and community opportunities. This helps each student and their family make informed decisions about appropriate Post‑16 and Post‑19 pathways.

For questions about your young person’s future options or transition plan, please contact the school’s Careers Adviser, Richa Aryan.

Careers Leader: Catherine Campbell

Careers Adviser: Richa Aryan

Careers Policy is available at https://www.broomfieldschool.org.uk/School-Policies-1/