{"id":72039,"date":"2025-10-17T15:37:57","date_gmt":"2025-10-17T14:37:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/?page_id=72039"},"modified":"2026-07-30T14:42:53","modified_gmt":"2026-07-30T13:42:53","slug":"going-into-sixth-form","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/send-local-offer\/preparing-for-adult-life-ages-14-25-years\/education-and-employment\/post-16-education-for-young-people-with-send\/going-into-sixth-form\/","title":{"rendered":"Going into sixth form"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can choose to continue your education at the same school if it has a sixth form. This can be a good option as the school will already know the additional support that you need and can continue to support you through the curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you\u2019re staying at the same school, you\u2019ll begin planning your sixth form journey with teachers who already know you well. If you\u2019re moving to a new school, you might visit for a tour, meet staff, and take part in transition activities to help you feel more confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Your EHCP, if you have one, will be reviewed to make sure your new setting can meet your needs. Sixth forms in Devon offer a mix of academic and practical courses, and they\u2019ll work with you to build a learning plan that suits your goals and interests<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find information about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.devon.gov.uk\/children-families-education\/education\/post-16-education\/sixth-form\/\">all the schools that have sixth forms in Devon<\/a>. Specific information about the support available for students with SEND should be available on each school\u2019s website.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Special schools with a sixth form<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For young people with SEND, continuing education in a special school after year 11 can offer a familiar and supportive environment. In Devon, special schools with post-16 provision focus on preparing students for adulthood through a personalised and practical curriculum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Post-16 programmes typically include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>functional skills in English, maths, and ICT<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>independent living skills, such as cooking, travel training, and managing money<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>work-related learning, including supported internships or vocational experiences<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>health and wellbeing activities, including creative arts and physical education<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Each student follows an individual learning plan tailored to their needs, interests, and future goals. Schools work closely with families, health professionals, and transition services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The following special schools in Devon offer post-16 provision:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bidwellbrook.devon.sch.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Bidwell Brook School, Dartington<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.ellentinkham.devon.sch.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Ellen Tinkham School, Exeter<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.orchardmanor.devon.sch.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Orchard Manor School, Dawlish<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pathfield.devon.sch.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Pathfield School, Barnstaple<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Independent special schools<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Independent schools are private schools not managed by the Local Authority, or run as an Academy. These schools<em> <\/em>charge fees to attend instead of being funded by the government.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.get-information-schools.service.gov.uk\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Use the Get Information on Schools tool on the GOV.UK website to find details of Independent schools in Devon.<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>You can choose to continue your education at the same school if it has a sixth form. 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