East SILC – 16 to 19 years old

The Post‑16 programme at East SILC focuses on helping young people prepare for adult life. This is the main aim for all students, no matter which learning pathway they follow.

Students help to plan their own learning. Families, carers, and staff also share ideas. This happens at the start of each school year so learning meets the student’s needs and goals.

Students often say they want to learn skills such as:

  • independence skills, like cooking, managing money, taking part in activities outside school, and understanding feelings and emotions
  • physical and movement skills, through sports and leisure activities
  • confidence skills, through work experience, internships, sports, college link courses, residential visits, and real‑life adult experiences

Some Post‑16 students can also attend a site at Brigshaw from Year 12.

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