Post 16 Provision

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We are confident at Dove House School Academy that we offer something very unique and valuable to learners aged 16-19 with special educational needs. We have an experienced and aspirational team ready to work with individuals to help them meet their potential as they transition into adult life.

Our programme builds personalised packages around each learner to support and develop their independence, confidence and employability skills ready for employment. Packages could include extended work placements; functional literacy and numeracy skills, Duke of Edinburgh Award, vocational courses, life skills, travel training and support from business mentors.

Where is Dove House Post 16?

Dove House School Academy Post 16

Junction 6 Building

Everest Community Academy Site

Oxford Way

Basingstoke

RG24 9FP

Telephone: 01256 351555

Aims and Outcomes

The aim for our learners is to provide personalised study programmes which progress and prepare learners with Education, Health and Care Plans for and into employment. We intend to do this by:

designing carefully tailored packages to meet the needs of each individual learner
developing employability skills by working closely with both learners and employers
building confidence and resilience in our learners to enable them to interact professionally
underpinning skills for independent living
preparing learners for the responsibilities of employment through work placements
building functional literacy and numeracy skills using specialist staff
developing practical ‘sector’ skills
supporting learners in finding and sustaining employment.

With the intended outcomes of:

leaving the centre with a body of employability skills and offer of appropriate employment.
leaving the centre ready to progress onto further specialised vocational courses in an area which they aspire to work.
successfully completing courses or qualifications linked with employment ie; First Aid, Food Hygiene, Manual handling etc.
successfully completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award.
completing their ‘employability checklist’ and receiving positive references from work placement employers and mentors.
achieving and demonstrating personal independence and self confidence.
gaining a level of literacy and numeracy that supports them in their work.

What we offer our learners

A safe and relaxed environment with small group sizes, where each learner is treated with respect and valued by staff.

Accreditation that is appropriate to each learners own personal journey.
Carefully tailored packages to meet the needs of each individual.
Employability enterprise skills and work placements to prepare learners for work and the responsibilities involved.
The development of confidence and resilience so our learners are able to interact professionally.
Skills for independent living, travel training and adulthood.
A business mentor from the community for each learner.
Support in developing practical ‘sector’ skills.
Independent and impartial careers advice and guidance.
Support in finding and sustaining employment

Admissions criteria

Entry Level /Level 1 learners (Level 2 requiring specialist support)

Learners likely to progress into employment within the next 2 years.
Existing EHCP which highlights the need for Post 16 provision which prepares them for employment.
Learners who would benefit from accessing a specialist SEN provision and support, with high expectations and aspirations.
Learners willing to participate in work placements with a positive attitude towards learning.
Learners requiring further support from specialist therapies, additional life skills or travel training.

If you are interested in our Post 16 provision:

Name Dove House Post 16 as your preferred option on your EHCP.
If you are offered a place, you will be invited to a meeting to discuss your learning package