Available start dates
Available start dates
Application Instructions
Applications Open: from 1st September 2025
Applications Close: Date and time to be confirmed by the school
Entry Requirements:
Education Health Care Plan - Aged 16-19
Working at Entry Level or GCSE Level
Attendance in Y11 is at least 90% or above
Complex additional needs including Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) and medical needs
How to Apply: Consultation through Medway SEN.
Parents and Learners should add Rivermead Post 16 as their choice during their Annual Review.
Course Summary
EPR16 is a supportive post-16 programme tailored for learners with SEND, focusing on developing essential life and employability skills in a nurturing environment.
The curriculum includes Functional Skills in Maths and English, alongside practical subjects such as finance and life skills, including cooking. Learners build confidence and independence through employability and social skills training, as well as PSHE and RSE sessions.
The programme also offers enriching community-based activities such as first aid, gardening, and orienteering, complemented by regular Physical Education. EPR16 empowers learners to thrive both personally and professionally, preparing them for adulthood with a well-rounded, hands-on approach.
Email office@rivermead.medway.sch.uk for more info.
Course Details
Maths functional skills
English functional skills
Finance
Life Skills (incl. cooking)
Employability skills
Social skills
PSHE/RSE
Community (1st aid, gardening, orienteering…)
Staying Healthy
How will it be delivered and assessed?
This course is assessed through a portfolio of work in Maths, English and Life Skills.
Entry requirements
Education Health Care Plan
Aged 16-19
Working at Entry Level 3 or below
Attendance in Y11 is at least 90% or above
Complex additional needs including Autistic Spectrum Condition (ASC), Specific Learning Difficulty (SpLD) Speech, language and communication needs (SLCN), Social, Emotional and Mental Health Needs (SEMH) and medical needs
Your next steps...
Our learners usually progress onto EPR+ (our 2nd course available), Mid Kent College, Forward 2 Employment, AZTEC, BEMIX...
For more courses like this, check our courses page.