“It is a place where everybody shines, where we build resilience not reliance. ”

Ganton 6th Form
Learning Opportunities & Core Offers

Learning Opportunities

All learning will be embedded in the planned activities and experiences we offer inside and outside of school; no two days will look the same.

We have a range of opportunities tailored to meet the needs of each student including:

  • Work experience
  • Young Enterprise
  • Accessing community facilities
  • Taking part in leisure and enrichment activities
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Residential visits
  • International exchange visits
  • Using public transport
  • Independent Living Skills at the onsite or offsite flat
  • Work related learning
  • Visits to colleges and further destinations

Core Offers

Our Sixth Form students will have the chance to develop their knowledge and skills through work-related learning.

This comprises of improving functional literacy and numeracy by working in The Landings Restaurant, Blue Ceramics, Chatsworth Cafe, Shop Local and Cycle Safari.

Ganton School 6th Form information:

‘Pupils, including disadvantaged pupils, are making strong progress from their varied starting points in reading, writing and mathematics.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Pupils spoke
enthusiastically about learning outside of school and their visits to local museums, the Humber Bridge, local cafes and to the cinema.’…

OFSTED comments

‘The curriculum offers a wealth of enrichment activities which are highly valued by
pupils and parents and carers.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Pupils run the school shop and staff cafeteria, enabling them to use their literacy and numeracy skills in a practical setting.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Pupil Premium is targeted to improving pupils’ communication skills through investment in specialist equipment and software.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Leaders have introduced a new approach to assessment. This enables leaders to check pupils’ progress from their starting points more effectively.’…

OFSTED comments

‘There is a strong emphasis on personalisation of the curriculum, the development of pupils’ communication skills, independence skills and preparation for life after school.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Staff use signing, symbols, photographs and objects of reference to communicate effectively with those pupils who need additional support to ensure that they are fully engaged in their learning.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Pupils say that they enjoy their lessons and take great pride in their work.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Pupils respect each other, display good manners and work together successfully.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Leaders have carried out a detailed review of the curriculum pathways for pupils.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Leaders have continued to develop the school’s curriculum since the last inspection.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Leaders use the pupil premium funding effectively.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Based on the evidence gathered during this short inspection, I am of the opinion that the school continues to go from strength to strength.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Pupils take part in a strong work experience and work-related learning programme.’…

OFSTED comments

‘Pupils rise to the challenges that you set, and their learning is rarely disrupted.’…

OFSTED comments

‘The school council is
especially active and members are particularly proud of the role they played in improving school meals..’…

OFSTED comments

‘Pupils take part in local and
regional accessible sporting activities.’…

OFSTED comments