The John of Gaunt School

All Year 12 students are involved in the school’s Employable Skills Programme where one hour per week is dedicated to helping or mentoring others. This includes lesson support in school, peer mentoring, helping in primary schools and care homes and leading sporting activities, for example. Students choose an activity that relates to their future career plans or an interest or hobby they have. They tailor their programme. Through the programme students develop skills such as team working, reliability, resilience and independence, all of which enrich them in preparation for life after school.