OARSOME FOUNDATIONS

PRE 16 ALTERNATIVE EDUCATION PROVISION

Oarsome Foundations is an alternative provision working with young people aged 9 to 16, delivering a range of practical learning and enrichment activities, alongside wellbeing support. The Oarsome Foundations approach focuses on each individual to enable the best chance for them to achieve.

Scroll down to read more about the Oarsome Foundation curriculum aims, or download the Oarsome Foundations prospectus here:

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FOCUSING ON THE INDIVIDUAL

Oarsome Chance’s trauma aware programme blends a range of vocational learning alongside wellbeing support and focuses on individual needs.

This flexible blend of practical and physical learning, alongside a high level of individual support, within an inclusive community, helps our beneficiaries find their potential, builds their self-worth and opens up opportunity.

A RICH BLEND OF ACTIVITIES

Oarsome Foundations doesn’t focus on just one activity but a range. Core activities range from carpentry to boxing, and from paddlesports to bushcraft.

The breadth of activities is purposeful to enable students to gain a range of experiences enabling them to best understand their strengths and interests and identify new skills and opportunities.

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SKILLS LEARNING

Practical workshop based activities, such as carpentry, music and bike maintenance, with student led learning planning.

Students can achieve NCFE accredited awards in Occupational Skills.

The Oarsome Foundations curriculum

Helping young people Feel Safe, Belong and Achieve

OARSOME FOUNDATIONS: A CURRICULUM CENTRED AROUND FOUR KEY THREADS

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WELLBEING & OUTREACH

Wellbeing support tailored to the need of each student, alongside external agency and family liaison.

A focus on developing social skills to build independence.

PATHWAYS PLANNING

Individual support and applied learning to help students discover interests and strengths.

Careers support, including work experience, to identify their pathway and facilitate next steps.

ENRICHMENT

Offsite visits and outdoor activities that build confidence and transferable skills, including sailing, boxing, paddle sports, mountain biking, orienteering and fishing.