Core academic achievement sits alongside personal development, vocational exploration, enrichment and preparation for adulthood.
Select an area to see how academic learning and wider personal development work together.
PCT’s values and ethos create continuous opportunities for life skills, skills for work and academic achievement in core subjects, alongside Social, Moral, Spiritual and Cultural wellbeing.
As a small independent school, PCT has a high level of experienced staff providing a two to one ratio of support.
Sequentis House is PCT Education’s vocational training centre, offering bespoke supported education and training for older year groups to explore pathways and prepare for post 16 transition.
Activities and trips have included circus skills workshops, dance, local festivals, creative projects, caring for the school dog, Cat Café visits and miniature experiences.
One to one personal therapy is available for students who wish to engage. Family Support builds robust relationships through regular contact, visits and practical liaison.
WILD gives young people a fully insured and risk assessed countryside environment where curriculum subjects can creatively use outdoor space.
A bush craft programme is shaped around students’ interests while stretching knowledge and boundaries safely.
Cross school activities build positive relationships, communication, confidence, resilience and understanding of the wider world.
A supported day of challenge, teamwork and new experiences.
Often a first overnight stay away from home.
Broader cultural experience and growing independence.
A significant challenge before transition to post 16.
A visible pathway helps learners and families understand what comes next and what skills need to develop along the way.
Personal progression routes, independent living, participation in society, health in adult life and future considerations.
Research careers, attend events, identify subjects and skills, explore vocational options and work experience.
Build independence for exams, visit colleges, adapt timetables and develop transition skills.
PCT supports enrolment and settling in, maintains contact and welcomes former students back to visit.
