Support Organisations
Life Skills Centres
Education Settings
Other students have moved on from college into other organisations that support individuals' continued learning and skills development. They are focusing on more than just education. These organisations assist individuals in becoming more independent, nurturing their social skills and helping them build friendships. Additionally, they aim to boost their confidence in various aspects of their communities. Through these opportunities, students can flourish both academically and personally, gaining the necessary skills to succeed in their future endeavours.
Other students have moved on from Columbus into other educational settings that support individuals' continued learning and skills development under their EHCP targets. These organisations assist individuals in becoming more independent and confident individuals and support their continued education until they are 25.
Preparing for Adulthood - Columbus Advisors
Paul and Lee are the school's 'Preparing for Adulthood advisors'. They play a vital role in supporting students and their families during their academic journey. By attending key transition meetings, Paul and Lee ensure that students receive the necessary information and assistance.
One of the main focuses of their role is to help families understand the local offer. They provide guidance on accessing various educational providers, day centres, and supported employment opportunities. Paul and Lee's expertise helps students and their families make informed decisions about future pathways.
With their professional approach, Paul and Lee offer invaluable support in navigating the complex landscape of post-school options. They are dedicated to ensuring that every student receives the guidance they need to transition smoothly into adulthood. Please see the SEND Careers & Advice Service for more information.
Careers Exploration
Self Development
Career Management
Our Strengths:
As part of the EHCP meeting, we address students' and parents/carers' aspirations when planning their transition from Year 9 onwards, which marks the end of Key Stage 3. In Years 12, 13, and 14, we delve deeper into the post-Columbus options during a meeting that includes the attendance of the school's Preparing for Adulthood advisor. This meeting aims to start building a comprehensive profile of the student's needs and aspirations, while also providing parents and students with valuable information about the available options.
The area of Enterprise and work related skills in the Destinations curriculum has been developed and broadened in order to meet the needs of a continually changing cohort of 14-19 students. These include the set up and running of a College Café, clothes shop, making and selling enterprise items, making money grow, upkeep of school environments, clothes swap, and upcycling. These activities have been specifically designed so that every student can take part in practising the skills needed in the workplace as well as when making independent decisions and encountering new experiences and communicating with different people.
The Columbus Transitions event is highly popular and attracts a large number of attendees, including external providers, students, and their families. This event serves as a platform for research, visits, and informed decision-making regarding available options suitable to individual needs. To encourage parent involvement, we organize regular coffee mornings where key speakers are invited to address important topics. Furthermore, we actively accommodate parental requests whenever possible.