Until July 2020 we operated an off-site provision for our more independent Sixth Form learners based at Weymouth College. Our arrangement with them has now ended and our Sixth Form is based on the school site. We are currently searching for new off-site premises to accommodate our Sixth Form.

We feel it is important to support the transition from school to college or work in the most practical way possible.  As with the Bungalow our main aim is to help our students to become as independent as possible. A relaxed, friendly atmosphere puts students at their ease.

All students have individual timetables that allow them to follow their passions as well as their individual needs. Students work towards an OCR Diploma in Life and Living skills (Entry 2-3) as well as other suitable functional skills qualifications such as Functional Skills English and Maths at levels 1 and 2 for those who are able and Food Hygiene certification. Our curriculum is interesting and enthuses the students to question, problem solve and challenge.

Students are out and about in the community as much as possible, using their knowledge and building the skills needed to be independent adults. Work related learning forms a large part of many students’ timetable. Independence is an integral part of every session including break and lunch times. We use local sport and leisure facilities in order to support our students to use these after they leave Westfield. We have been seen playing pool in a local pub at lunch time with students buying their own drinks (non-alcoholic) and socialising with each other. Everything we do is to help make life as pleasant and non-threatening as possible in adult life.