OMS Post 16
Welcome
We are delighted to welcome you to Orchard Manor Post 16. We are proud to be part of a dynamic and vibrant community within OMS and Dawlish, dedicated to academic excellence, personal growth, and preparing our students for the future.
Post 16 offers a unique and enriching experience where students are encouraged to take ownership of their learning and develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in adulthood. Preparing for the next steps and adulthood is what Post 16 life is all about, and our varied curriculum and fantastic enrichment opportunities are designed to ensure that everyone realises their potential. We are proud of our broad range of opportunities for work experience, which are a key feature throughout all the learning pathways, focusing on empowering all students to personally grow and develop.
Post 16 offers three main learning pathways that support learning at differing levels, endless opportunities for growth whilst providing an environment that fosters intellectual curiosity, creativity, and critical thinking.
At OMS Post 16, we believe in nurturing well-rounded individuals. Whilst academically following the Preparing for Adulthood curriculum, we help to build confidence, resilience, and a sense of responsibility towards themselves and others.
We understand that the transition to Sixth Form can be both exciting and challenging. Our dedicated team of teachers and support staff are here to guide and support each individual every step of the way, ensuring that they have the resources and assistance that is needed to thrive. We are committed to helping each student achieve their full potential and pursue their aspirations. Whether you are aiming for voluntary work, paid employment, internships or apprenticeships, we provide the guidance and support necessary to help each person reach their goals. At every stage, we are here to listen, advise and support you in your choices. We’ll support you – whatever your needs, we don’t want anything to come between you and your ambitions.
In Post 16, our ultimate goal is to secure all our students a destination which will lead them on to a promising career in the future and to be as independent as possible. This may mean that they will learn the skills to go on and access a course specific to their main vocational interest at a post 19 provision or straight into adulthood, and access some form of meaningful employment.
The curriculum at OMS Post 16 works on developing skills in the following areas:
- Functional skills (Literacy, Reading and Numeracy)
- Total communication skills
- Life and Independent skills
- Travel training
- Health and Wellbeing
- Food Technology
- Employability
- Community Engagement
- Home and Grounds Maintenance
- Vehicle Maintenance and Car valeting
- Work Experience (All individually linked to vocational interests)
- Enterprise
- Vocational Development (First Aid, Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Basic Food hygiene, Driving Theory and Practice)
Here at OMS Post 16 we are a vibrant and active sixth form which aims to provide a whole education for all both academically and through a broad range of real-life and vocational experiences. You will engage with many different learning opportunities whilst with us, which will help you to become highly skilled in both your subject areas and in your own personal development. You will receive excellent careers education and will grow the appropriate skills and attributes to follow your desired career path; internships, apprenticeships and vocational careers.
We, as a Post 16 team, are dedicated to providing you with the best education possible at a crucial time in your life. We want you to enjoy your time with us and gain everything you need to go on to have a very bright future and one you will be very proud of. Our teachers are friendly, experienced and real experts in their subjects. Above all, they are committed to helping you get the grades you need for whatever you plan to do next.
We are very proud that many of our students exceed their target grades. We put YOU first It’s your life! Your future! We will help you put together a programme of study that gets you to where you want to go. I am proud of our therapeutically informed approach to learning for students that require more intervention to reach their potential, complemented by specialist input from our excellent multidisciplinary team including Speech and Language Therapy and Counselling.
You cannot fail to feel the energy, positivity and warmth when you arrive at OMS Post 16, so I would encourage you to come and visit us!
Kelly Rowlands
Head of Post 16 Education – Orchard Manor School