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Post 16 at Becton & Silverdale Specialist Hub

Post 16 at Silverdale

All students at the Becton & Silverdale will have an individual study programme. Students access one of two study pathways. Students access the pathway which best meets their needs. These are:

  1. Preparation for Further Education or Work
  2. Preparation for Apprenticeships, Supported Internships or other Work
Pathway 1 - Preparation for Further Education or Work
  • 3x Level 3 Qualifications in line with student’s career choice.
  • 1-3 x Interventions per week in line with student's needs as outlined in the student's Education, Health and Care Plan.
  • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in line with student’s career choice.
  • Equivalent of 1 day per week work experience in line with student’s career choice or to support pupils holistic needs.

*English and Maths offered to all students who have not yet achieved grade 4 GCSE (or equivalent).

Pathway 2 - Preparation for Apprenticeships, Supported Internships or other Work
  • 1 or 2 x Level 3 Qualifications in line with student’s career choice.
  • 1-3 x Interventions per week in line with student's needs as outlined in the student's Education, Health and Care Plan.
  • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) in line with student’s career choice.
  • Equivalent of 2 x 3 day per week work experience in line with student’s career choice or to support pupils holistic needs.

*English and Maths offered to all pupils who have not yet achieved grade 4 GCSE (or equivalent).

How to Apply

Admissions to Silverdale Sixth Form follow the Sheffield Local Authority EHCP Annual Review process.  Further information on the application process is available at:

When to Apply

This is done through the Annual Review consultation process. Consultations must be received by 31 January. Please be aware that, if a consultation is received after the 31 January, we cannot guarantee that a student will receive places on the A Level course(s) of their choosing.

Entry Requirements

Students who meet the entry criteria of 5 subjects at grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths, and the individual subject entry requirements, as stipulated on Silverdale's course pages, will be offered a place at Silverdale Sixth Form.

Please note, students wishing to access Pathway 2, may be able to access a place with fewer than 5 subjects at grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths, providing that they meet the individual subject entry requirements, as stipulated on Silverdale's course pages

Please note that all courses are subject to change, depending on the number of students who apply and the availability of teaching staff.