Key Stage 4
Post-14 Provision
A therapeutic education programme combining regulation-first support with meaningful, achievable accreditation.
Two Core Vocational Skills
Each learner selects two main vocational subjects, tailored to their interests and preparation for adulthood goals.
Mandatory learning also includes Personal Development, Literacy and Numeracy.
Tiered Placements
Placements are tiered based on readiness and attendance tolerance.
Tier 1
1 Day per week
Gentle re-engagement and building trust
Tier 2
2 Days per week
Developing routine and consistency
Tier 3
3 Days per week
Full programme access and accreditation
Standard day: 09:40–14:30, term time. Available at any of our sites.
Digital Portfolio
Every learner builds a digital portfolio including AQA Unit Awards, ASDAN courses, and Wild Minds units — creating a clear, evidenced record of achievement and progress.
Reporting
Half-termly reviews covering attendance, engagement, regulation, wellbeing, learning progress, portfolio evidence, and recommendations — reported directly to schools and local authorities.
Add-On Mentoring
Community-based or Wild Minds mentoring can be added to any placement — supporting regulation, engagement, and transition outside of site-based sessions.
Available at Any of Our Sites
Delivery takes place across our farm and learning hubs, matched to each learner's needs and stage of readiness.
The Farm
Animal care, land-based skills, construction and outdoor vocational learning.
Acorn House
Hair and Beauty, personal development, functional skills, and structured learning in a calm indoor setting.
Cookham Lodge
Business and Administration, classroom-based re-engagement, functional skills, and preparation for next steps.
Learners may move between sites as their confidence and readiness develops.
Outcomes
Learners on our Post-14 programme typically demonstrate:
Ready to discuss a placement?
We welcome enquiries from schools, local authorities, and families.
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