Post 16 course information

This programme offers an exciting, engaging opportunity for young people to take part in an individualised and enriching experience. We aim to help you to develop a portfolio of skills and qualities relevant for today’s employment market within South Yorkshire.

The programme will focus on building confidence, communication and the teamwork skills essential for working effectively with others, either side by side or remotely in a self-employed capacity. We achieve this through a variety of blended learning activities either online, in the classroom or externally, including work placement with appropriate support. Students will also complete an industry recognised foundation qualification aimed to challenge them at an appropriate level.

We work alongside a variety of partner organisations across Sheffield, providing the appropriate information, advice and guidance needed to support students to plan, develop, and progress towards their chosen goals. The whole programme will be delivered by a dedicated experienced team of qualified staff who will provide the necessary support required for those attending this programme. 

Entry routes:

• School leaver
• Home learning
• Other education
• Sheaf internal progression  

Progression routes:

• Sheaf internal progression
• Mainstream education
• Internships 
• Apprenticeships
• Employment 

This programme is designed to offer students the opportunity to develop baseline skills and gain knowledge of basic building and construction skills. Our end goal is to prepare them for the world of work and develop a presentable CV. 

Learners will work towards a recognised foundation qualification in construction and develop a range of employability skills, along with an introduction to environmental sustainability in construction and ethical waste disposal management. They will practice problem solving, teamwork and communication skills in a simulated workplace and learn to communicate and calculate effectively as both individuals and as part of a team. This will also create opportunities for them to practice their customer service skills and personal development.

Functional Skills Maths and English will be delivered in such a way that it will be related to their respective trade employment interests. 

Entry routes:

• School leaver
• Home learning
• Other education
• Sheaf internal progression  

Progression routes:

• Sheaf internal progression
• Mainstream education
• Internships 
• Apprenticeships
• Employment 

This programme offers students the opportunity to engage in an exciting and contemporary digital science and technology programme. Students will use digital, computer, robotics and media activities as the platform for further learning and development.

The course will prepare students for careers that are in demand, as well as those that may not yet have been created, using modern kit such as gimbals, drones and 360 cameras, photography, social media platforms and digital editing software. Students will learn basic coding and programming as well as creating digital effects through video. We will empower students to be the best they can be, engaging in a modern digital life, displaying mutual respect, civility and fairness, and working collaboratively to accomplish excellence. 

Entry routes:

• School leaver
• Home learning
• Other education
• Sheaf internal progression  

Progression routes:

• Sheaf internal progression
• Mainstream education
• Internships 
• Apprenticeships
• Employment 

This programme offers a supportive and nurturing environment for students to explore their next steps of education, employment or training.

Designed to offer an enriching experience of academic tasks, professional work and well-being activities, this programme offers students opportunities to learn skills for life, through a traditional model of delivery with ambitious content for those not ready for mainstream education. Due to the educational isolation they may have previously experienced, the design has been crafted using tailored classroom activities which develop students personally and academically. 

Staff will enable students to recognise their own strengths and values and offer a safe space to grow their personalities and realise their potential. 

The course will provide a Gateway Enterprise qualification up to Level 1 through an exploration of real-life issues that prepare students for life in modern Britain.  Supported by experienced, enthusiastic and dedicated staff, students will have access to a provision which holistically breaks down their barriers to learning, develops confidence in a group work setting and enables students to access further education, employment or training. 

Entry routes:

• School leaver
• Home learning
• Other education
• Sheaf internal progression  

Progression routes:

• Sheaf internal progression
• Mainstream education
• Internships 
• Apprenticeships
• Employment 

We believe that our students should have the chance to enjoy and learn more about the natural world, experiencing the joy of wildlife and wild places on a daily basis. Being in the natural world improves mental and physical wellbeing and increases the likelihood we will take care of it.

Here at Sheaf, we are surrounded by ancient woodland, and the grounds provide a safe outdoor space where we can grow, forage, discover and care for plants, encourage wildlife and explore green and environmental endeavours together.  Students studying this programme will gain knowledge and develop skills in relation to sustainability, learning about plants, greenery and the Sheaf grounds. They can even research various plants and find out how they are used for medicines and healing.

Students can also gain a recognised foundation qualification which will develop their employability and life skills and could lead to supported employment activities or internal progression onto another programme.

Entry routes:

• School leaver
• Home learning
• Other education
• Sheaf internal progression  

Progression routes:

• Sheaf internal progression
• Mainstream education
• Internships 
• Apprenticeships
• Employment 

This programme offers entry level learning in basic food preparation and hygiene skills to students who are keen to explore independent cooking, with the aim of progressing to supported living, voluntary work or paid work. 

Delivery will focus on them learning all the skills to cook independently, including budgeting, meal planning, shopping, safe storage of food, safe cooking of food and using the correct kitchen equipment safely and hygienically.

Students will also learn the foundational skills of hospitality through basic customer service and experience of work on site, supporting them to find work and volunteering opportunities in the future. 

Entry routes:

• School leaver
• Home learning
• Other education
• Sheaf internal progression  

Progression routes:

• Sheaf internal progression
• Mainstream education
• Internships 
• Apprenticeships
• Employment 

Our foundation level hair and beauty course offers a nurturing and supportive, practical study programme with opportunities to link learning to theory and work experience. 

The course will use a salon training room, where students can develop introductory skills in nail art, hair care, STEM with beauty and make-up through the ages, and will prepare students for interview by learning to present a professional image. We support the students towards a Level 1 qualification (where appropriate), using energetic staff to lead the students, deal with challenges early and develop work related skills which can be built on within the hair and beauty sector or transferred to other vocational areas.

The course will incorporate functional skills, tutorials and enrichment activities to expand the learning experience. Students will be assessed on their portfolio of work, practical demonstrations and witness testimonies, receiving regular support from the team around them to achieve this.

Entry routes:

• School leaver
• Home learning
• Other education
• Sheaf internal progression  

Progression routes:

• Sheaf internal progression
• Mainstream education
• Internships 
• Apprenticeships
• Employment 

This new and exciting programme offers students the chance to express their personality in a wide range of areas. They will have the chance to work with a variety of materials and techniques whilst exploring their creativity and highlighting individuality. 

We intend to unlock areas of potential that students never knew they had whilst building a creative portfolio and diary. Students will learn from peers and the wider world to develop strong transferable skills such as confidence, problem solving, focus and perseverance by carrying out collaborative projects and working towards an end of year exhibition. Students will use reflection and feedback to enhance their skills, own their work and be rewardingly accountable for the outcomes.

Entry routes:

• School leaver
• Home learning
• Other education
• Sheaf internal progression  

Progression routes:

• Sheaf internal progression
• Mainstream education
• Internships 
• Apprenticeships
• Employment 

The key aim of the Personal Progress programme is for students to develop the skills and confidence necessary to lead as full and independent a life as possible.

The programme offers a safe and nurturing environment, enabling students to build confidence and feel empowered to take an active role in planning for their future. Students will enjoy a varied curriculum, comprised of a combination of off-site, practical and classroom-based activities.

Students can develop their independence and social skills, form meaningful friendships within their peer group and develop a sense of belonging within the wider community. They can also achieve accreditation for Entry level Maths and English qualifications through Pearsons.

A highly experienced and consistent tutor team, small group size, and person-centred approach, enables staff to build positive relationships with students and successfully meet their individual needs. 

Entry routes:

• School leaver
• Home learning
• Other education
• Sheaf internal progression  

Progression routes:

• Sheaf internal progression
• Adult Social Care
• Supported Living
• Mainstream education
• Internships 
• Apprenticeships
• Employment 

The central aim of the Personal Progress Plus programme is for students to continue to develop the skills and confidence necessary to lead as full and independent a life as possible.

The programme offers a safe and nurturing environment which enables students to build on their existing skills and feel empowered to take an active role in planning their future. Students will enjoy a varied curriculum which comprises of a mix of off-site, practical and classroom-based activities, with a specific focus on independent living skills and work-related learning. They will have the opportunity to manage an ongoing, onsite retail project and to work towards an appropriate work placement.

Students are fully supported where necessary but are expected to work independently where possible and develop their skills through practical, applied learning. Learners can achieve accreditation for Entry level Maths and English qualifications through Pearsons.

A highly experienced and consistent tutor team, small group size, and person-centred approach, enables staff to build positive relationships with learners and successfully meet their individual needs.

Entry routes:

• School leaver
• Home learning
• Other education
• Sheaf internal progression  

Progression routes:

• Sheaf internal progression
• Adult Social Care
• Supported Living
• Mainstream education
• Internships 
• Apprenticeships
• Employment 

The Springboard Programme is designed for SEND post-16 students working at pre-entry, with a passion for learning, personal progression and fun.

Springboard is a bespoke, individualised programme that helps and supports our young people to learn personal, social and key life skills to maximise their potential. At Sheaf Training, we understand that our students learn best when they understand the world around them, and can communicate their interests and choices clearly in a highly supported environment.

With tutors, mentors, specialist input from a speech and language therapist and onsite counsellors, students can work towards functional skills in English and Maths in preparation for ongoing education with Sheaf College, or be supported with Social Care planning.

Entry routes:

• School leaver
• Home learning
• Other education

Progression routes:

• Sheaf internal progression (Personal Progress Programme)
• Adult Social Care 
• Supported Living  

Supported Internships allow young people with Education, Health and Care Plans (EHCP) the chance to flourish in a work environment.

Students have to take part in at least 6 months of quality work experience as a compulsory part of the course. During their time in the workplace they will be encouraged to look for and apply for paid work.

This qualification allows the learners to boost their interview skills, their career portfolio and their customer service skills, as well as develop their maths and English for work.   

Entry routes:

• Sheaf, internal progression
• Other Education Providers 
• SENDSARs 

Progression routes:

• Employment
• Further Education
• Higher Education