Our Post-16 Hub
Post-16 Hub: Skills for Life, Work and Belonging
Our Post-16 Hub offers a practical, supportive and person-centred pathway for young people preparing for adulthood. Through a balanced programme of employability, life skills, independence and community participation, learners develop the confidence, knowledge and real-world experience needed to thrive in everyday life, further education and future employment.
Each week combines hands-on learning and meaningful experiences, including employability workshops, community gardening, cooking and independent living skills, travel training, workplace inclusion and supported work experience opportunities. Young people build practical skills, grow their independence and strengthen their sense of belonging within their local community.
We recognise that every young person's journey is unique. Our flexible approach is designed around individual strengths, interests and aspirations, helping learners progress at their own pace while developing the skills and confidence needed for a successful and fulfilling future.
Prepare. Choose. Live. Belong.
A joined-up pathway to greater independence, confidence and opportunity.
OUr Youth INclusion co-ordinator
Shellie
Shellie, our Youth Inclusion Coordinator, plays a pivotal role in this initiative. She will work closely with neurodiverse young people, helping them develop essential skills and confidence for employment and further education. Shellie will partner with colleges and local businesses to create meaningful pathways, ensuring that our young people have access to opportunities that align with their strengths and aspirations.
Our offering
Employability
Community Projects
Community Projects
Building skills, confidence and career opportunities
Our Employability pathway helps young people prepare for the world of work through practical, personalised support. Learners develop professional CVs, complete job applications, practice interview techniques, and explore career options that match their strengths and interests. We also provide guidance and support to access apprenticeships, training opportunities and employment pathways, helping young people take confident steps towards a meaningful and sustainable future.
Key areas include:
· CV writing and personal profiles
· Job searching and applications
· Interview preparation and workplace skills
· Apprenticeship and training opportunities
· Career planning and goal setting
· Ongoing support into employment and further training
From aspiration to achievement, we help young people turn potential into opportunities.
Community Projects
Community Projects
Community Projects
Growing skills, confidence and community connections
Our Community Projects pathway gives young people the opportunity to make a meaningful contribution while developing practical skills and confidence. Learners take part in hands-on activities such as gardening, growing fruit and vegetables, maintaining community spaces and learning about sustainable food production. Through enterprise projects, they can harvest, market and sell produce, developing valuable employability and business skills along the way.
Young people also work together to help build and run a community café, gaining real-life experience in customer service, food preparation, teamwork, stock management and hospitality. These projects create opportunities to connect with local people, build friendships and develop a sense of pride, ownership and belonging within the community.
Key areas include:
· Gardening and horticulture
· Growing and selling produce
· Sustainable food projects
· Community volunteering
· Enterprise and customer service skills
· Community café development and operation
· Teamwork, communication and problem-solving
Real projects. Real responsibility. Real impact on the community.
Travel Training
Cooking & Life Skills
Cooking & Life Skills
Building confidence to travel independently
Our Travel Training pathway helps young people develop the skills and confidence needed to travel safely and independently. Through practical, real-world experiences, learners are supported to understand routes, use public transport, plan journeys and make informed decisions while travelling. The programme is tailored to individual needs, helping each young person progress at their own pace.
Travel training not only increases independence but also opens up opportunities for education, employment, social activities and community participation, empowering young people to access their world with greater confidence.
Key areas include:
· Journey planning and route finding
· Using buses, trains and community transport
· Reading timetables and travel information
· Road safety and personal safety awareness
· Managing travel anxiety and building confidence
· Independent decision-making and problem-solving
· Accessing education, work and community opportunities
Confidence to travel. Freedom to explore. Independence for life.
Cooking & Life Skills
Cooking & Life Skills
Cooking & Life Skills
Developing the skills for independent living
Our Cooking & Life Skills pathway helps young people gain the practical knowledge and confidence needed to manage everyday life successfully. Through hands-on activities and real-life experiences, learners develop essential independent living skills that support health, wellbeing, and future independence.
From planning and preparing baked goods and meals to managing a home, budgeting and making informed choices, young people build skills that will benefit them throughout adulthood. The programme focuses on increasing confidence, promoting independence, and developing routines that support a positive and fulfilling future.
Key areas include:
· Baking and meal preparation
· Healthy eating and nutrition
· Shopping and budgeting
· Food hygiene and kitchen safety
· Household tasks and home management
· Personal care and wellbeing
· Time management and organisation
· Communication, problem-solving and decision-making
Practical skills today. Greater independence tomorrow.
Work Experience
Learning through real workplace opportunities
Our Work Experience pathway provides young people with meaningful opportunities to develop workplace skills, build confidence, and explore future career options. Through supported placements with local employers and community organisations, learners gain valuable hands-on experience in real working environments.
Each placement is tailored to the young person's interests, strengths and aspirations, helping them develop practical skills, understand workplace expectations and build confidence in their abilities. Alongside workplace experience, learners receive support to reflect on their learning, identify career goals and prepare for future employment, apprenticeships or further training.
Key areas include:
· Supported work placements
· Exploring different career sectors
· Developing workplace confidence
· Communication and teamwork skills
· Understanding workplace expectations
· Timekeeping, responsibility and professionalism
· Building employability skills and experience
· Preparing for employment, apprenticeships and training
Real workplaces. Real skills. Real pathways to the future.