May 2013

24

Friday


Staff

Mrs Frances Shannon HOF

Mrs Suzanne Wardlow (Youthworker)

Mrs Maria Robb/ Peter Thompson (xl teacher)

 

We introduced the xl Programme to help pupils to realise that everyone can reach their own goals. It is a programme that helps pupils help themselves as well as others. The idea that everyone has their own skills, and that when they join up with others they can produce a great team, is one that we have proved can be a success.

 

Key Stage 4

 GCSE

xl Programme

Year 11 - Prince's Trust

Year 12 - Prince's Trust

 

The XL Programme

Units                                      

                                 

 

  1. Team Skills
  2. Interpersonal skills
  3. Developing group and teamwork communications
  4. Speaking and listening skills
  5. Enterprise project
  6. Cooking Skills
  7. Preparation for World of work
  8. Personal Study Skills

 

Portfolio of Evidence                                                          

                                                     

                                                 

Throughout the 2 year programme pupils have a Portfolio of  Evidence, in which they must enter their reports, photographs and planning for everything they have done.  Pupils need to achieve 24 credits to gain a Level 2 Certificate, which is equivalent to a C grade at GCSE. These are completed over the 2 years with 7-8 modules, with each module being worth 3-6 credits.

 

 

Pupil Led                                                               

 

We aim to encourage students to think for themselves, to evaluate what is available, and research from a variety of sources other programmes that may be started. Each pupil on the programme takes part in organising and running several events throughout the school. Pupils are encouraged to be creative, manage information and their own learning, to work with each other and problem solve. One of the best aspects of the xl programme is that it is pupil led. This means that within the main sections of the programme the pupils can decide what they would like to do!