Alternative Programmes
Once a week Key Stage 3 students attend the Cavalier Riding Centre, near Much Wenlock. They follow British Horse Society accredited programmes that are designed to help students work co-operatively with others, outside a formal academic setting. 'Stable Relationships' and 'Changing Lives Through Horses' help develop personal skills, as well as give an introduction to caring for animals.
A small number of students benefit from the physical challenges faced in a day offsite during Outdoor Education.
They work under the guidance of Safe and Sound instructors covering skills such as Mountain Biking, Climbing, Bushcraft, Paddle Boarding and River Bugs.
Just like in school lessons students, are given a report at the end of each term showing the progress that they have made in each activity.
Lower Bush Farm - The CIC OCN and Lantra Centre at the farm welcomes those wishing to learn practical skills by working on a farm. Most year 9, 10 and 11 students complete Land and Environment vocational qualifications, achieved through practical farm work.
Crossbar Training - Through sport, students have the opportunity to progress in Further Education regardless of their educational background or previous learning experiences. The Further Education programmes at Crossbar aim to offer school leavers and young adults an opportunity to better themselves and create their own pathway through academic studies and real life working experiences. All learners have the best chance to be prepared for their next steps, whether it be higher education, part or full-time employment or continuing into future programmes with Crossbar.
Grease Monkeys - Hope Initiatives exists to equip people for sustainable employment. The focus is to provide accredited qualifications, life skills, coaching and work experience for a career in the motor and manufacturing industries. Through the Geared Learning Programme, Hope Initiatives provides opportunities for groups of young people to achieve accredited Level 1 qualifications in Motor Vehicle Studies. Through practical engineering and car mechanic projects, Hope Initiatives offers a therapeutic model for those young people needing one-to-one support with the aim of building confidence and self-esteem.
Key Stage 4 students Callum, Lee and Tyler attend Climbing the Walls, a purpose built venue for climbers of all abilities. They are able to test their courage and strength in a controlled environment with Bouldering, Tall Walls, and the challenging Action Walls. The discipline required to be successful is an excellent compliment to their academic studies.
Bike Maintenance
Students go mountain biking with Mr Tranter and are now able to repair any damage caused to the school's bikes with Mr Hazlehurst in his bike maintenance classes. Really keen students can follow and complete a qualification.
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