Monday 1 June 2026Students return for exams only in Summer Term 2From Monday June 1st students will be in for their exams and by invitation only to finish portfolios that have not quite been done to the May 22nd deadline for all work. Internal assessment for portfolios is by Friday June 5th.
Friday 22 May 2026The Half-term Break is Here!Today we finish classes for summer term 1 and begin the half term break at Post 16! From June 1st students will receive invitations via email/text or phone calls to attend revision sessions or portfolio complete days to prepare to submit their qualifications or attend exams.
Monday 11 May 2026Upcoming Exams @Post 16We want to wish all of our students the very best as we dive into the Summer exam series at Post 16. These begin from Monday May 11th and will run intermittently until Friday June 12th. Students have had their timetables sent home with their exams listed, and not to worry we have a spare copy of these in the centre if they misplace them!
Monday 20 April 2026Summer Term 1As we begin the summer term, a few updates to make parents aware of:
Wednesday 25 March 2026End of Term this Friday March 27thThis Friday marks the end of the Spring Term at the Post 16 Centre. We will re-open on Monday April 13th and Spring reports will be sent out in the first week back after the break.
Wednesday 11 March 2026The National Apprenticeship ShowOur trip to the National Apprenticeship Show is now fully sold out, with many students taking up the opportunity to see local and national companies hiring apprenticeships this autumn. We will be travelling to Coventry by coach for the day on Wednesday March 11th with students being able to speak to employers and collect vacancy information on the day.
Thursday 5 March 2026World Book DayBefore the half term we invited all students to read the brilliant "One of Us is Lying" by Karen McManus. We have since then decorated our classroom doors each as a character from the novel and we will be watching some of the series tomorrow morning to celebrate World Book Day! Staff have also been reading this book to encourage the joy of reading for pleasure, and so they can explain how they knew who had "done it" before the ending was revealed!
Thursday 8 January 2026The Results are in at Post 16!Students that have sat November GCSE re-sits, or functional skills exams in November are today able to collect their results of these from mid-morning. Staff will be on hand to explain any queries and not to worry if the result is not what was hoped for, we will be exploring another round of exams this term before we focus on the summer exam series. Should you have any questions or concerns about your child's report data or these results - please do not hesitate to contact us at the Post 16 Centre.
Friday 12 December 2025Our Christmas BizarreOur annual Christmas Bazaar with Bridge West will be taking place this Friday December 12th from 11:30am, with students selling sweets & candles, Christmas decorations and more to showcase their enterprise skills for their qualification in this subject. Please note it is a cash only event, all are welcome!
Tuesday 2 December 2025CadburyWorld Trip @ Post 16Well, we could think of nothing better that exploring the history of chocolate after a hard week of exams for many of the Post 16 students!
Monday 1 December 20252026 Applications Opening SoonWe will be shortly opening our online applications for September 2025. We anticipate these going live in January 2025 and they will remain open until Easter. If you are considering us for your Post 16 destination - apply early to avoid disappointment as we have limited spaces for both Year 12 and Year 13 places.
Thursday 27 November 2025The Post 16 Centre is Closed Monday December 1stWe just want to remind all students and parents that the Post 16 Centre is closed on Monday December 1st for a staff INSET day. We are open as usual on Tuesday December 2nd and those attending the CadburyWorld trip will depart at 9am. They are not expected back at the centre until 4pm for pick-ups and transport arrangements.
Friday 24 October 2025Upcoming Half-term BreakThe Stephenson Trust Post 16 Centre will be closed after Friday October 24th for one week for the October Half-term break, with normal lessons resuming from Monday November 3rd.
Wednesday 1 October 2025October is Mental Health Awareness MonthOver the month of October the Post 16 Centre will be focusing on its character development quality: Responsibility, but also on Mental Health Education. Beginning with a special talk with our therapy team on October 1st. We also we be running our first wellbeing morning on Wednesday October 8th and celebrating World Mental Health Day on Friday October 10th. With lots of awareness on recognising how to promote good mental health strategies for themselves, and recognising the signs of poor mental health - this year's focus is all about Always Having a Choice.
Friday 26 September 2025Friday Coffee MorningThe Post 16 Centre hosted a brilliant Coffee Morning for McMillan Cancer Research on Friday September 26th with contributions of cakes, cinnamon rolls and cookies made in catering all week. We collected in over £50 to donate to McMillan and students served up tea and coffee at break in support of this great charity. Cancer now affects over 3.5 million people in the United Kingdom. A fantastic credit to all the student volunteers that helped to make this such a successful event.
Tuesday 2 September 2025A Warm Welcome to all our New StudentsWe are excited to welcome all of our new students into the Stephenson Trust Post 16 Centre on Monday September 8th at 8:30am. Key workers will be in touch with all new students to share timetables and start dates.
Wednesday 25 June 2025Wellbeing Wednesday Drop insThe Post 16 Centre would like to remind all students that if they need any help with updating their CVs, or a check-in with staff, or even fancy popping in for a cup of tea and and chat. We will be hosting Wellbeing Wednesday Drop Ins every Wednesday from 10am-12pm at the Post 16 Centre from now until July 23rd.
Monday 23 June 2025Congratulations to our 2025 GraduatesIt was lovely to see so many of our young people and their families taking part in our end of year graduation ceremony to recognise the hard work and accomplishments of our young people. In a closing ceremony we celebrated their achievements and reminded all of our graduates that to forage ahead with new beginnings there had to also be some endings. We wish all of our Class of 2025 students an incredible summer as they begin the next chapter of their lives beyond Post 16!
Thursday 5 June 2025Upcoming Events @ Post16With the school year drawing to a close for all 2025 graduates/leavers from the Post 16 Centre, there is still a few important upcoming dates to be aware of:
Monday 19 May 2025Regular Lessons Resume this WeekJust a reminder that all Year 12s and Year 13s are due in for regular lessons this week - the final week of normal classes to finish portfolios and revise for upcoming core exams. We are open normal times all week - but closed this Friday May 23rd for the GCSE English exam at 9am.
Tuesday 22 April 2025Applications for September 2025 - Have Now ClosedApplications for September 2025 places at the Stephenson Trust Post 16 Centre have now closed. Those that have applied can expect a letter confirming their application and inviting them to interview in the summer term; These will be sent out in May. There has been overwhelming interest in our programme and although we are unable to accommodate all learners, we look forward to meeting prospective students in the coming months.
Friday 4 April 2025End of Term this Friday April 4thWe end the Spring term this Friday April 4th - We want to wish all of our students a restful and relaxing break. We will open on Tuesday April 22nd at 8:30am for the Summer Term.
Wednesday 2 April 2025First Aid Day @ Post 16Today 11 of our students spent the entire day learning life-saving skills and CPR with a Hazard Alley First Aid trainer. From bandaging to the recovery position our students are now well prepared in how to conduct emergency first aid for the workplace, a qualification that is valid for 3 years. We're proud of their conduct today and that they've this fantastic qualification for their CV's
Monday 10 March 2025Mock Exam Week at Post 16Monday March 10th-Friday March 14th the Post 16 Centre will be undergoing Resilience Mock Week - in line with new requirements from the governing exam board (JCQ) for us to have a teacher assessed mock should the formal summer exams not be able to be held for any reason.
Thursday 6 March 2025World Book Day arrives at Post 16 Next WeekThe Post 16 Centre will be participating next week in World Book Day with a "Drop Everything And Read" event. Staff will be delivering a section of a thrilling short story each lesson over the day for students to enjoy. And at lunch we will be hosting a book swap event - "Bring in a Book - Take a Book;" all to celebrate getting lost in a good book!
Thursday 27 February 2025Post 16 Theatre Trip to see Murder on the Orient ExpressThis Thursday students that have signed up and paid their £5 deposit will be leaving the Post 16 Centre at 1:45pm after Session 4, to go attend the matinee performance of Agatha Christie's acclaimed novel Murder on the Orient Express. Students will able to leave from the theatre at 5:15pm after the performance or be picked up from the Post 16 Centre at 5:30pm.
Stephenson Trust Post 16 Centre
