Preparation For Adulthood

Preparation for Adulthood at Fountains High School is embedded throughout our provision and is central to everything we do. Our curriculum and support are designed to help young people develop the skills, confidence and independence they need to move successfully into adult life.

Across the areas of employment, independent living, community inclusion and health, pupils are supported through personalised pathways, meaningful accreditation, real‑world experiences and strong partnership working with families, employers and external agencies. Where appropriate, students access work experience, supported internships, travel training, enterprise projects and community placements, alongside targeted support for communication, emotional well-being and self‑advocacy.

Our aim is for every young person to leave Fountains with a clear sense of themselves, practical life skills and a positive next step, whether that is further education, training, employment or supported provision, ensuring they are as prepared as possible for life beyond school.

Outcome for our young people	“Work and doing things that interest and satisfy”	“Independence and somewhere to live”	“Having friends and being part of our community”	“Good health and well-being.”
Accreditation	Functional Skills English Functional Skills Maths ASDAN Employability ASDAN Personal Progress – English & Maths Units AIM Award – Skills for working in Animal Care Industries AIM Award – Mechanics AIM Award – Skills for working in Construction & Building Industries AIM Award – Skills for working in Hair & Beauty Industries	ASDAN Personal & Social Development ASDAN Personal Progress – Independent Living Life Skill Challenges Food Hygiene Certificate	Duke of Edinburgh Award - Volunteering National Citizenship Scheme ASDAN Personal Progress -My community; My environment	Duke of Edinburgh Award- Expedition, Physical ASDAN Personal Progress - Health and wellbeing; Sport and leisure GCSE Art Football Coaching Award – Burton Albion Community Trust
Provision	Independent Careers Advice – Careers Staffordshire.  Action Plans Work Experience – Bespoke work experience tailored to the needs and interests. Project Search @Derby Hospital Hobbycraft – Vocational supported Internship Enterprise experience – Potting Shed/Coffee Bean Café Gatsby Benchmark compliant – employer experiences Mencap – Presentations and opportunities for supported internships	Life Skills – Food preparation Functional Skills - Money Management Access to Burton Town Centre – lunch times Travel Training – Staffordshire TT O.T. Assessment – strategies for living, Sensory Diets, and developing self-regulation. Residential opportunities – Standon Bowers, Paris, Sailing Speech Therapy – transition to adulthood strategies and support	Community placements within – Dove Housing, Hardy Signs, National Trust, Doggy Daycare, Burton Albion, Morrisons Cafe Extended placement opportunities in Potting Shed/Coffee Bean/Hobbycraft Opportunity for Social interaction at breaks/lunches Inclusive placement within BSDC - access to BSDC canteen/café/library facilities School Council Extended Schools – cinema, bowling, and crazy golf opportunities	NHS Nursing Team – Sexual Health, Importance of self-care checking SARAC – Sexual Health workshops PSHE/RSE Curriculum Units- Sexual Health, Physical Health & Wellbeing, Understanding emotional well-being. GRIT Curriculum – Zones of Regulation Thrive – Whole school approach, 1:1 targeted. Well- Being support – HOPE, MHST, FASST, SARAC BSDC Gym Access Football Options Sensory Diets Online CEOP training and awareness