Step pathway
Inspire. Empower. Progress.
Intent
Develop essential skills: The Step pathway aims to provide a foundation for learners, focusing on building academic and life skills. Learners will develop:
- English
- Maths
- communication
- preparing for adulthood
- problem-solving skills
Promote independence: the Step pathway places a strong emphasis on developing independence skills. Learners will learn self-advocacy, decision-making, and self-management skills. We empower learners to become confident and self-reliant individuals.
Building confidence: through engaging activities and strive to enhance learners' self-esteem and confidence. The Step pathway encourages self-expression, teamwork, and the development of social skills. To enable learners to overcome obstacles and approach challenges with resilience. Learners will have the opportunity to improve their English and Maths skills for everyday and work. They will have the opportunity to complete community projects, volunteering, enterprise and work experience. Learners will receive careers advice and guidance throughout their programme.
Implementation
We adopt a person-centred approach, collaborating with learners, their families, guardians and multi-disciplinary professionals. To ensure we tailor the curriculum to individual needs, interests, and goals.
The dedicated team of staff who have expertise in special education, inclusion, and supporting SEND learners. They receive on-going professional development to remain up-to-date with effective practices.
We employ adaptive teaching instruction techniques, and assessment approaches to accommodate the varied experiences of our learners. Our staff use visual supports, technology, and multi-sensory approaches to promote learning.
We establish partnerships with local businesses, organisations, and community resources to provide authentic learning experiences. Including work placements, and opportunities for social integration.
We assess learners' progress, providing feedback and support to develop. We communicate with families, guardians and professionals to update them on their progression.
Impact
Learners demonstrate increased independence in managing daily tasks, decision-making, and problem-solving leading to greater self-confidence and autonomy.
Learners acquire and apply essential life skills, such as:
- personal hygiene
- cooking
- budgeting
- time management,
- utilising community resources effectively
Learners develop functional English, Maths, and digital competency skills that support their engagement in real-life situations. Which enables them to make informed choices, access information, and communicate effectively.
Learners gain exposure to various vocational areas, develop relevant skills, and demonstrate an understanding of workplace expectations. Therefore enhancing their readiness for future employment or further vocational training.
Working towards Educational Health Care Plan (EHCP) outcomes
- communication and interaction
- cognition and learning
- emotional social and mental health
- confidence and social skills
Step curriculum subjects
English, Maths, preparation for adulthood, work experience, customer service.
Step qualifications
- GCSE
- Functional Skills Maths and English
- customer service
Step work experience hours
Step learners will complete a minimum of 15 weeks work experience. This equates to around four hours per week. Work experience placements on Step will start around January and February time. These hours can be for internal, external and virtual work experience.
Duration
One to two years.
Who is it for?
Open to 16-19 year olds (up to 24 if they have an Educational Health Care Plan) on a full or part time basis.
Size of group
8 to 12.
Progression
Learners who complete this programme may progress onto:
- the Stride pathway
- the Sprint pathway
- a further education programme
- voluntary or paid employment
For every learner to realise and achieve their potential.