Courses leading to external accreditation include GCSE in English, mathematics, science, PE, art and design technology, Entry Level certificates are also offered in a in a range of subjects. Pupils also follow a range of vocational options ranging from the AIM Award in horticulture and vehicle maintenance to BTEC qualifications in media and catering and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Pupils leave Dawn House having achieved accreditation in a range of subjects. Further information about the secondary department can be accessed via the link below: FURTHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (Years 12-14) The Further Education department was established in September 2004. As with the main school, the FE department caters for students who have a primary communication difficulty or Asperger’s Syndrome. The provision is based at the Dawn House site but has a very close partnership with Vision West Nottinghamshire and Portland Colleges, which are both situated close by, and local employers and training providers. The provided to all students in the study centre on the Dawn House site includes ‘core curriculum’ basic skills, functional skills, study skills, strategies for learning, social communication and independence. Speech & language therapy continues to be an integral part of the provision. Further information about the secondary department can be accessed via the link below: Personalisation is at the heart of all we do. Students are supported to identify their intended progression pathway post Dawn House and a personalised programme is devised to support students to achieve their aspirations often by following one of three pathways: Pathway 1 Students access mainstream college courses appropriate to their level of ability and interest and spend at least 50% of their time at college. The work at college is supported by student’s experienced professionals from Dawn House to facilitate curriculum access and to ensure that their speech language and communication needs are met. The model of support is described below. Pathway 2 Students access a vocational qualification through work placement. The school works very closely with employers or training providers to support young people to develop skill and knowledge and attributes in the workplace. Pathway 3 Students follow a programme developing independent living skills accredited through the Asdan COPE and Aim Awards. The programme is delivered by our tutors on Dawn House site but supplemented by a range of link courses at Portland College. Students may move between pathways when it is appropriate to do so as they are designed to complement each other on the road to adult life. Young people can access the FE department for 1, 2 or 3 years as appropriate. The FE department is open to existing Dawn House students but also to other young people who
Courses leading to external accreditation include GCSE in English, mathematics, science, PE, art and design technology, Entry Level certificates are also offered in a in a range of subjects. Pupils also follow a range of vocational options ranging from the AIM Award in horticulture and vehicle maintenance to BTEC qualifications in media and catering and the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme. Pupils leave Dawn House having achieved accreditation in a range of subjects. Further information about the secondary department can be accessed via the link below: FURTHER EDUCATION DEPARTMENT (Years 12-14) The Further Education department was established in September 2004. As with the main school, the FE department caters for students who have a primary communication difficulty or Asperger’s Syndrome. The provision is based at the Dawn House site but has a very close partnership with Vision West Nottinghamshire and Portland Colleges, which are both situated close by, and local employers and training providers. The ‘core curriculum’ provided to all students in the study centre on the Dawn House site includes basic skills, functional skills, study skills, strategies for learning, social communication and independence. Speech & language therapy continues to be an integral part of the provision. Further information about the secondary department can be accessed via the link below: Personalisation is at the heart of all we do. Students are supported to identify their intended progression pathway post Dawn House and a personalised programme is devised to support students to achieve their aspirations often by following one of three pathways: Pathway 1 Students access mainstream college courses appropriate to their level of ability and interest and spend at least 50% of their time at college. The student’s work at college is supported by experienced professionals from Dawn House to facilitate curriculum access and to ensure that their speech language and communication needs are met. The model of support is described below. Pathway 2 Students access a vocational qualification through work placement. The school works very closely with employers or training providers to support young people to develop skill and knowledge and attributes in the workplace. Pathway 3 Students follow a programme developing independent living skills accredited through the Asdan COPE and Aim Awards. The programme is delivered by our tutors on Dawn House site but supplemented by a range of link courses at Portland College. Students may move between pathways when it is appropriate to do so as they are designed to complement each other on the road to adult life. Young people can access the FE department for 1, 2 or 3 years as appropriate. The FE department is open to existing Dawn House students but also to other young people who
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