Sixth Form

We believe that learning should be focused on the individual and should be about preparing each child for life after school, not just exams. Our goal is for each individual to leave us with the skills and tools needed to move on to their next steps. Our Sixth Form is for pupils who may need more time and require additional support to enable them to transfer successfully into a further education college or employment. Many pupils stay for – or join - the Sixth Form at ERS before going on to college where this extra time and support is what we and their parents agree would be of benefit.

Students in the Sixth Form at ERS have a flexible curriculum that focuses on supporting students to become more independent in all aspects of their life. The Sixth Form curriculum is largely vocational and focuses on the four key areas of

• Employment and Training

• Independent Living

• Friends, Relationships and Community

• Health.

Sixth form students also have the opportunity to study additional GCSEs or improve GCSE results when appropriate. (Further details on the sixth form curriculum are available on request.)

Pupils in the Sixth form continue to be supported by therapeutic and specialist input but delivery of specialist provision aims to be more flexible, with provision integrated into the curriculum where possible, in order to respect and support the students’ growing independence.