Sandfield Park School

Welcome to Sixth Form!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 sixth form of consists of lots of arts and crafts, mainly personalised gifts or themed gifts. Work Experience PlacementAll 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 InternshipGovernment funded Internships with the Marriott Hotel and The Liverpool Museums: students are offered placements supported by a Job Coach.Hugh Baird CollegeIs currently on hold, but should be back up and running from September 2024. Pupils will be able to access six week taster sessions at the College each Friday morning. Students are able to choose from a variety of options, ranging from Floristry, Painting & Decorating to Joinery and Creative Arts and Catering.The Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme is offered to all students.Sporting ActivitiesStudents are given the opportunity to experience activities they can continue with out of school, these include Yoga, The Exercise studio at Dovecot MAC and the Golf Driving Range.Preparation for the FutureThe students are given the opportunity to discuss and explore the different colleges, agencies and employment providers available when leaving school, with our school Inclusion and Careers lead.NHS CadetsYouth programme providing opportunities to explore roles in healthcare.Independent Travel TrainingWe collaborate with the Travel Support Team at Liverpool City Council. They offer travel training to young people up to the age of 19 who currently cannot get to school or college independently because of their special educational needs or disability. It is done through practical and classroom-based sessions with a trainer and each young person gains the skills needed to take that journey independently. To recognise the young people’s achievement, they will gain a Badge of Excellence Open Awards qualification.

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