At St Elizabeth’s Sixth Form, we believe that preparing for adulthood is not just about gaining qualifications - it's about building confidence, independence, and the life skills each young person needs to thrive beyond Sixth Form. Our tailored programmes are designed to support learners aged 16–19 with complex needs in developing the knowledge and experiences that empower them to make meaningful choices about their futures.
Every learner at St Elizabeth’s follows a personalised pathway that supports their individual goals and aspirations. We embed the four key Preparing for Adulthood outcomes - employment, independent living, community inclusion, and health - throughout our curriculum and daily routines. This approach ensures that each young person receives the right support to develop at their own pace, while experiencing success in a safe and nurturing environment.
We place a strong emphasis on functional skills, communication, and independence. From managing money and cooking meals, to using public transport and accessing the local community, learners are given real-life opportunities to transfer their skills and apply them in everyday settings. Our dedicated team supports each student in gaining confidence and control over their choices, whether that means preparing for supported living or developing routines for self-care and wellbeing.
For our Pathway 3 learners, preparing for adulthood focuses on developing communication, engagement and emotional wellbeing through a highly individualised and therapeutic approach. Learning is centred around nurturing a sense of self, building trusting relationships, feeling safe and encouraging participation in meaningful and enjoyable experiences. Through sensory exploration, movement, music and interaction, learners are supported to express preferences, make choices and build confidence in familiar routines.
Transition is an important part of every young person’s journey. At St Elizabeth’s, we work closely with families, carers, and external professionals to ensure each learner has a clear, person-centred plan in place. We provide guidance and advocacy to help learners and their families make informed decisions.
With small class sizes, experienced staff, and access to therapeutic and clinical support, learners benefit from a highly individualised and inclusive setting. Our community is built on respect, understanding, and encouragement, where young people are empowered to discover their interests, celebrate their achievements, and grow in self-belief.
The Careers and work related learning curriculum works in partnership with parents and carers to promote the transfer of skills into their home lives. Pupils are encouraged to participate in home learning activities which support the retention of learning more consistently. This approach supports pupils and their family’s aspirations for the future.
Careers Leader Contact Details: Anna Drury from Herts County Council, Services for Children & Young People (LDD Team)
Email Address: [email protected]
Telephone no: 01438 845302