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FED Curriculum
General
Students have an individual timetable, which is geared to their specific needs; the emphasis of the whole curriculum is the transition to adulthood. The teaching reflects as closely as possible a real working life or leisure situation in order to prepare the student for the future. Every advantage is taken of facilities in the community to give students experience and confidence in a wide variety of situations. The education programme aims to identify, plan and accredit the achievements of students in all aspects of their work.
Course Content
Functional Skills – These are practical skills in English, mathematics and information and communication technology (ICT). They help students to gain the most out of work, education and everyday life. These are accredited at Entry Level 1-3 & Level 1.
GCSE Subjects - Where appropriate students are given the opportunity to study at GCSE level.
* New for 2011 *
English and Art
Vocational Subjects (accredited courses) -
- Entry Level Skills for Working Life:
- Land and Plants (Horticulture skills, working in the organic garden, growing and providing crops for the school kitchens, developing PSD skills and employability skills).
- Horse Based Studies (Learning care, safety and riding skills at a local stables, developing PSD skills and employability skills).
- City and Guilds Hospitality and Catering (Entry Level 3 & Level 1) & Basic Food Hygiene Certificates (Learning the skills required to work in the hotel industry which includes a work experience placement)
Other subjects in the curriculum
- Work Experience
- Personal and Social Development (PSD)
- School Sports
- Drama
- Dance
Independence / Life Skills 
These are addressed by a variety of activities:
- Training - on site.
- Training flat.
- Community Awareness / Environmental issues.
- Work Experience/Vocational Training.
- Road Craft Skills - including practical and theory driving lessons.
- Enterprise - (Broomhill Butties, Christmas Wreaths, Soap making, Table Decorations. Preserves, Mother’s Day arrangements, Coffee Shop, Basket Weaving).
- Residential Activity Experiences (Rock UK, Bewl Water, camping on site)
- Communication and Interaction Programme.
Broomhill Enterprises
During their time in the Further Education Department students have the opportunity to experience making items to sell to the local and wider community and experience the world of work before going on external placements. These include:
- Butties
- Bracelets
- Soaps
- Preserves
- Flower Arrangements
- Plants
- Hanging Baskets
- Basket Weaving
- Christmas Wreaths
- Christmas Table Decorations
- Chocolate Truffles
- Coffee Shop
Plans for 2011 - 2012
- Activity week to include 3 days at Rock UK (formerly Carroty Wood) for team building, getting to know students and adventurous activities
- Opening of The Coffee Shop (name to be announced) where students will take it in turns to run the shop as part of our ‘enterprise’ programme.
- A ‘careers event’ at The Angel Centre, Tonbridge.
- A workshop run by our artist in residence, Louise Balaam
- Christmas items made and sold
- FED Carol Service at St Paul’s Church, Rusthall
- Christmas events, i.e meal/show/panto (further details to follow).
- Mother’s Day gifts made and sold.
- School Fair (date to be announced)
- Theme Week, including a workshop run by our artist in residence.
- Windsor Horse Show.
- Developing a ‘Butterfly house’.
- Visit to our artist in residence studio/exhibition.
- Work Experience Tea Party.
- Activity week to include a residential stay (details to follow)
- FED Leaver’s Prom.
- FED Prize Giving