Hilltop School

We provide our students, aged 16 – 19 years, with information, guidance and support so that they can take steps into the adult world. This includes offering them practical help, equipping them with a foundation of life skills, enabling them to develop employability skills, friendships and developing a more independent lifestyle.

All Post 16 students follow a programme tailored to their individual needs, education and employment goals.  We also provide support for students outside of the school, offering work placements and support with travel training and independent living skills programmes. The curriculum includes Expressive Arts and Music, PE, Life Skills, English, Maths, PSHE, Work Related Learning (Fitness and Leisure, Enterprise, Careers and Work Experience), College Courses.

To achieve these goals the Post 16 study programme aims to give students:

• Functional Maths and English skills that help in day-to-day life
• Meaningful work experience to prepare students for employment, future living and independence
• Travel training to develop the requisite skills to improve independence and confidence when accessing the wider community
• Enrichment and Health & Wellbeing programmes to broaden horizons and to provide access to the community to enable learners to develop social and communication skills in real life contexts.
• Development of self-worth and confidence through the creative arts programmes and performances.