Isebrook School
Post-16
Foundations for the Future Curriculum
At Isebrook School, our Post 16 Foundations for the Future Curriculum is designed to prepare every learner for a meaningful, fulfilling, and independent adult life.
The curriculum is delivered through the four strands of Preparation for Adulthood (PfA):
Employment
The Employment strand of the Foundations for the Future curriculum is designed to prepare students for the world of work by developing the knowledge, skills, and behaviours required to access, sustain, and thrive in meaningful employment. This strand provides opportunities for students to experience real workplace environments, build employability skills, and explore pathways that align with their aspirations. By embedding learning in practical and authentic contexts, we aim to empower students to recognise their strengths, understand the diversity of employment opportunities, and take confident steps towards their chosen futures.
Independent Living
The Independent Living strand of the Foundations for the Future curriculum is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to live as independently as possible. This strand supports students in developing practical life skills while fostering self-advocacy, problem-solving, and resilience. By embedding learning within real-world contexts, we aim to empower students to take control of their daily lives, make informed decisions, and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Friends, Relationships & Community
Our Friends, Relationships & Community strand is designed to empower students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to build meaningful relationships, engage actively in their communities, and navigate social interactions safely and responsibly. We recognise that our students have diverse needs, and our curriculum is structured to meet them at their developmental stage, fostering independence and inclusion in the wider world.
Health
Our Health strand is designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take ownership of their physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing. We recognise that our students have unique needs, and this curriculum is structured to meet them at their individual stage of development, fostering independence, resilience, and informed decision-making.
We start by identifying aspirational but achievable outcomes for each learner. These outcomes drive a personalised curriculum that is relevant, challenging, and meaningful, ensuring every young person develops the knowledge, skills, and confidence to achieve their best.
Through the Foundations for the Future Curriculum, we give our learners the opportunity to grow, belong, and succeed – preparing them not just for the next step in education, but for adulthood and beyond.
We make this possible by:
- Personalising learning so it reflects each learner’s strengths, interests, and ambitions.
- Working closely with families, professionals, and employers to make learning real and relevant.
- Adapting teaching approaches to provide the right level of challenge and support.
- Celebrating progress and reviewing regularly so learners are always moving towards their next step.
Through this approach, every learner develops the skills, confidence, and independence they need to take their place in the world as valued, capable adults.