Trinity Post-16 Solutions

Trinity Post-16 Solutions Ltd offers bespoke packages to young people aged 16-25 who have additional support needs.

Learners who have learning difficulties and/or disabilities (LLDD) are provided with a study programme that equips them with the skills needed for adulthood.

EHCP outcomes are at the heart of the programme to equip learners to: Live as independently as possible; prepare for employment and the world of work; become involved in social and community activity; live a healthy lifestyle.

We have several elements to our bespoke programmes, including:

Engagement

Transition to post 16 Programme 

The transition to Post 16 learning can be a big step and very daunting for some. Our engagement programme is a stepping stone for the next phase of the journey into adulthood. 

This part-time programme runs for one term (on average 12 – 14 weeks).

Students will work in extremely small groups of 1:3 to allow them to explore barriers to learning and develop strategies to progress to either our full-time PREPARE for Adulthood study programme, other further education programmes or employment. 

Students will be allocated 1-1 time each week with a designated tutor. This allows for honest and open discussions about any anxieties or issues that they may be facing.

The intent is that by taking a personalised Solutions focused approach, students will develop the skills and confidence to reengage with learning, create positive relationships with others and make progress towards achieving future goals.

Enable

Enable young people with SEN the opportunity to access activities which support and encompass Recovery and Mental Health Awareness.

What we offer:

• 6 Week programmes
• 2 hour weekly sessions
• Regular Reviews
• Focus on Recovery and Mental Health

Physical Wellbeing
Walks, small exercise sessions, sport activities

Self-Reflection
Emotional literacy, journaling, scrap booking

Mindfulness
Colouring, movement, meditation, reading

Calming Crafts
Wreath making, themed workshops, designing

Nurturing Nature
Horticulture, Animal Care, Outdoor learning

Supported Interns

For students who have a clear vocational employment route in mind, we have developed good vocational resources and staff expertise on our site.

Following an initial assessment to determine level of ability, students may be able to follow a specialised vocational route and achieve industry approved qualifications in our simulated real work environments. 

As all prepare for programmes are bespoke, we have the flexibility to work in conjunction with other external providers.

This supports the development of students and where required meets therapeutic needs. We have worked in collaboration with organisations such as: Leonard Cheshire, Hextol, ESPA, Westgate Community College and Skimstone Arts. 

Bespoke Study Programme

Prepare for adulthood (PfA) is a bespoke programme designed with the intention that every student progresses with the confidence and transferrable skills to take their next steps into adulthood and develop the skills and tools to: 

Become involved in social and community activity 
All students will participate in a community inclusion and enterprise project. Projects have included creating an animation for younger children on staying safe when gaming, giving a community garden a makeover, devising work out activities for other young people, and running celebration events to raise money for a chosen local charity. 

Prepare for employment and the world of work 
Students attend weekly employability/IAG lessons. They will learn the theory behind finding, applying for and keeping a job. We have regular guest employers who talk about the reality of work as well as welcoming workshops from partners to discuss Supported Internship, Apprenticeships and Supported Employment progression routes.

Live as independently as possible
Independence is strongly promoted to all students. This includes understanding their individual rights and responsibilities, politics and voting, travel training, managing emotions, and looking after a home or budgeting. 

Live a healthy lifestyle 
Students are supported to manage their own physical, mental and sexual health. This may be learning to plan and cook a basic hot meal, forming good hygiene and sleep routines, developing strategies to reduce anxiety or understanding what a healthy relationship is. All students have access to mental health champions where they can discuss any personal concerns 1-1. The curriculum is highly personalised and is based on outcomes set in the EHCP. Learning is carried out in a very small group setting of no more than 1:6 to allow for exploration of new and difficult life lessons. 

Work Experience 
Once confidence about the workplace has been developed, students will be given a work placement opportunity. 
We have a wide range of work experience opportunities to suit every interest, style and need. We have developed strong local links in retail, animal care, hair and beauty, childcare, horticulture and warehousing. 
An experienced and qualified key worker is assigned to support learners either intensively 1:1 or in a group setting. Each learner has a personal review every 3 weeks where they evaluate their individual PfA progress.