Building independence with our
Pupil Passports and Skills Builder programmes

“By the end of year 13, pupils are extremely well prepared for the next phase of their lives after school. They are independent, confident and able to secure either college or work placements.” 
– Ofsted

A girl with plaited hair and a black jacket sits at a classroom table, looking down and leafing through an exercise book. The classroom has blue chairs, colourful wall displays, and wooden floors.

From early years to post 16, learners develop valuable life skills by taking part in two unique programmes:

These programmes enable learners to build their independence, every day, whether at home, school or in their local community.

The Pupil Passport encourages learners to develop and be rewarded for building skills in 5 core areas:

  • Self-care and daily living
  • Community engagement
  • Social and communication skills
  • Independent travel skills
  • Work skills
Two children wearing red Play Leader vests smile and make peace signs whilst standing in an outdoor play area with blue fencing and green artificial grass under a partly cloudy sky.

Skills Builder is a global programme that we use with our post 16 learners, so they develop 8 essential skills that boost school and workplace outcomes, self-belief and wellbeing:

  • Listening
  • Speaking
  • Problem solving
  • Creativity
  • Staying positive
  • Aiming high
  • Leadership
  • Teamwork
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