Our Approach

Post 16

At Excelsior College, we ensure there is a pathway for all levels of ability, ranging from Level 1 up to A-Level. Our ‘pathway routes’ mean that students can study subjects that are either academic or vocational, or study a mix of both types of subject. Our curriculum pathway routes at Post 16 ensure that all students:

• have suitable destination routes after finishing the courses

• develop digital literacy skills

• develop employability skills and have access to wider enrichment opportunities

Employability Curriculum

We ensure that all students working at Level 1 and 2 receive an employability curriculum. After completing their one-year pathway, students will have the required skill sets to pursue employment routes or progress to Level 3 pathways. Careers coaching is also included at all levels within our weekly programme. This supplements our assembly programme, which includes encounters with employers as well as Further Education and Higher Education providers.

Pastoral Curriculum

Within our Post 16 pastoral curriculum, we also incorporate a thematic skills-based curriculum. This develops students’ independent study skills, as well as their understanding of world affairs and their Personal, Social, Health and Economic (PSHE) Education.

Enrichment Curriculum

We work with a range of external agencies in order to provide diverse, personalised enrichment opportunities for our students. Termly enrichment days also develop life skills such as First Aid and teamwork and include mock interviews with employers.

Cultural Capital Curriculum

Work-based learning, educational visits and guest speakers are all integral to enhancing the curriculum across our Level 3 and A-Level courses.