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Post 16

The Post 16 department is the bridge between school and college, training or the work place.  Our students are given steadily increasing opportunities to develop self-reliance and independence at home, in the community and at work. This in turn develops confidence, communication and self-esteem, health and wellbeing.  We encourage students to behave in a mature manner, consider safety and to take responsibility for making decisions about their futures.

We build on the four purposes of the Curriculum for Wales; preparing each student for their next stage in life; college, supported/independent living and work. Priorities for each student to overcome the main barriers to their next step are discussed with the student and their families. Priorities are targeted with a series of long-term and short-term personal learning goals. Essential skills with a focus on communication, use of technology to support communication and increase independence, functional writing, reading, money, time, measurement and solving simple number problems are the primary focus in all activities.

The structure of our programme is the ASDAN Towards Independence accreditation.  Students work to complete units including – Using Transport, Out in the Community, Money, Independent Living, Everyday Living, Horticulture, Environment, Practical Workshop, Personal safety, Using leisure facilities and for some of our students, units in developing sensory communication, multisensory communication and sensory baking. All course units are worked on simultaneously and three units are accredited each year.

Opportunities to develop careers and work-related experiences are provided through our school café, floristry shop, charity shop and polytunnel which provide on-site supported work experiences which are open to the public. Students also have the opportunity to access off-site supported work experiences and possibly off-site unsupported opportunities when they are ready. Students are also given opportunities to visit workplaces, access college taster courses and volunteer for community organisations such as Keep Wales Tidy and Nant Clwyd Y Dre Historic garden.

Students are encouraged to make healthy choices that promote well being including choosing healthy snacks, making balanced nutritious meals, personal hygiene, social opportunities, fitness activities including walking, cycling, dance and swimming. Activities that enable us to keep ourselves safe at home and in the community are a focus each week and relationships and sexuality education is essential to prepare our students for a safer, happier future.

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  • March 22, 2024 enjoyed going out in the sun today for an Easter egg hunt in our sensory garden. Each pupil was given a paper egg to match to identical eggs hidden in the garden, and then returned to clss to discover their Easter gift. Happy Easter to all! pic.twitter.com/XpsbNUVzqy— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 22, 2024
  • March 22, 2024 Great morning at the Boardroom with a massive thank you to Princes Trust Achieve for providing this enrichment activity. Students overcame their fears to climb a little or a lot. Very proud of everyone! ⁩ pic.twitter.com/QQHhEuwYJB— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 22, 2024
  • March 22, 2024 Students in love floristry in . A talented team who loved making these amazing Easter baskets for customers. Amazing work.HAPPY EASTER#YTMCWRE pic.twitter.com/aEgdjUOWXu— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 22, 2024
  • March 22, 2024 Big thank you to for last weeks performance at Dosbarth Llandegla and Dosbarth Brenig had a fantastic time and really enjoyed the performance pic.twitter.com/XFCaobnGij— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 22, 2024
  • March 22, 2024 have been busy in the polytunnel. We've started the grapes, rosemary, strawberries and mint.Hopefully it will warm up soon.#YTMCWRE pic.twitter.com/nyiDOMsUv4— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 22, 2024
  • March 21, 2024 Having fun finding Easter Eggs as part of our Forest School session. 🌳🌈🐰 pic.twitter.com/6JGdUiHrUW— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 21, 2024
  • March 21, 2024 Having fun finding Easter Eggs as part of our Forest School session. 🌳⭐️🐰 pic.twitter.com/qWYGyz6rjM— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 21, 2024
  • March 21, 2024 is here in Seren. Happy Easter 🐣🍫 pic.twitter.com/pHJMgUoVpx— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 21, 2024
  • March 21, 2024 #ytmbel Siabod practicing playing their musical instruments with Gavin for an upcoming show watch this space. pic.twitter.com/ET4knWo0ZJ— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 21, 2024
  • March 21, 2024 #ytmhwellb Siabod getting eggstreamly creative, making tasty Easter biscuits and 3D art. . pic.twitter.com/q9XM8afEle— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 21, 2024
  • March 20, 2024 Dosbarth Llandegla enjoyed their scoot along the river, the sun was shining and we spotted lots of wildlife. pic.twitter.com/qFdyk8M0bN— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 20, 2024
  • March 20, 2024 Famau had a wonderful time with Charley Mitchell of Happy Place, doing Well-being Arts and Crafts. She is based in Holywell pic.twitter.com/uOR1eVVcjy— Ysgol Tir Morfa () March 20, 2024