Welcome to

Intervention Years 9 & 10

Intervention has 6 classrooms, a dining room, a workshop, vegetable plot and an outdoor play area.  We cater for 16 young people at a time and all staff members are highly experienced and are fully committed to our objective of supporting all young people to enjoy learning.  We also focus upon a learner’s well-being we have a pastoral manager, counsellor and experienced staff.  Our aim is to help young people be better equipped to move on and to ultimately succeed in a school setting appropriate to their needs.  Learners are also given the opportunity to attend vocational placements and work experience towards the end of year 10.

Our key principles are to create positive experiences that lead to positive behaviour. 

On entry students and parents will attend an initial interview to complete paperwork and have a tour of the unit.  Students will the be required to complete baseline assessments to identify the level they are working at and any gaps in their learning. 

How to apply

Year 9 and 10 students have to be funded to attend iCollege and so mainstream schools will need to apply via Pupil Placement Panel (PPP) and appropriate funding agreed.  Students with EHCPs would need to apply for approval and go via the SEN panel for funding.

Getting to Intervention

Year 9 and 10  Students more than 3 miles from Intervention may be helped with transport in the form of a bus, train pass or taxi if far from a main public route.  Parents will need to apply directly to West Berkshire Home to School transport via  www.westberks.gov.uk/schooltransport

Curriculum @ Intervention

Curriculum Offer 

Intervention offers a broad and balanced curriculum which focuses on supporting learners to re-engage with learning. Its core purpose is to provide a personalised, adaptive and inclusive learning experience that addresses barriers to engagement and achievement. Each learner undergoes an individual assessment at the start of their placement to establish baseline levels in literacy and numeracy. This informs a tailored learning package designed to enable learners to achieve their potential academically, vocationally, physically, and emotionally. 

Intervention’s curriculum is designed not only to secure academic progress but also to develop behaviour for learning, foster a sense of responsibility for actions and future choices, and instil pride and aspiration for a positive future. Intervention aims to create a sense of belonging, both individually and as part of a group, so that learners can work collaboratively to be the best they can be. 

Intervention’s curriculum includes the core subjects—English, Mathematics, Science, Art and Design, and Business—up to GCSE level in addition to PSHE, Citizenship and a broad range of vocational and enrichment learning opportunities.  

‘Reading For Pleasure’ is seen as a priority and timetabled daily. In addition to traditional books, Intervention also uses an on-line library and newspapers to encourage engagement and to include different abilities and interests. 

Our curriculum is based around each learner and incorporates the following 6 learning areas

Accreditation Opportunities 

• NCFE Functional Skills English and AQA Maths (Entry Level, Levels 1 and 2) 

• AQA Science (Entry Level) 

• NCFE Functional Skills in Digital Skills (Entry Level and Level 1) 

• Pearson BTEC Level 1 Food 

• NCFE Occupational Skills (Horticulture) 

Learners can also achieve additional accreditations in kayaking and canoeing with i College's outdoor education provider ‘Outdoor Academy.’ 

Personal Development and Wellbeing  

PSHE is central to the curriculum offer at Intervention and timetabled lessons are delivered by specialist teachers to ensure learners are fully equipped with the knowledge and skills to keep themselves safe and healthy, develop resilience, and prepare for life beyond school. It follows the PSHE Association’s recommended themes and includes statutory relationships and health education, ensuring compliance, inclusivity and relevance. 

Via its timetabled Citizenship lessons and wider curriculum opportunities, Intervention fosters respect for diversity and community values, embedding British Values and promoting spiritual, moral, social, and cultural development (SMSC).  

Careers education is an integral part of the Personal Development and Wellbeing programme at Intervention. Year 9 and 10 learners are offered a broad and well-structured range of encounters with external careers professionals, employers, and training providers to ensure that they receive accurate, current, and impartial information about the full spectrum of education, training, and employment pathways, while also experiencing meaningful workplace activities in line with statutory expectations. The programme is enriched using ‘Unifrog’- a high-quality online careers platform that supports personalised exploration and progression planning.  It is underpinned by the CDI Career Development themes ensuring that all young people are equipped with the knowledge, confidence, and insight to make informed, aspirational decisions about their futures. 

Intervention’s learners have the opportunity of being involved in meaningful workplace activities in line with statutory expectations. Work experience placements have included: B Side Barbers, Rebound Electronics, Hair Off the Dog, Waitrose, and Busy Bees Nursery. 

In addition to opportunities for work experience, mentoring initiatives like the ‘Dame Kelly Holmes Trust’ provide rich opportunities for personal development.   

Intervention places a strong emphasis on mental health and well-being, with staff trained to provide emotional support and access to specialist services through the Emotional Health Academy. Learners and families benefit from additional support via the Family Support Worker and a qualified counsellor, available through referral.