Our Core Offer (Years 12–13)

At Market Field College, learners follow one of our learning pathways, supporting progression into adulthood, community life and, where appropriate, employment, while building independence in ways that reflect each learner’s strengths, needs and aspirations. Our pathways follow a graduated model of support, so learners receive the right balance of structure and challenge at the right time.

We offer four main programmes, each providing a distinct level of support and expectation. Together, these pathways form a clear continuum that reflects differing starting points, needs and aspirations. Support levels decrease and independence expectations increase as learners move from Pathway 1 through to Pathway 3.

How Our Pathways Work 

Pathways 1, 2 and 3 form our core offer and are delivered through a class‑based, group learning model, with learners following a shared curriculum structure and pathway timetable. The key difference between these pathways is the level of support, independence and expectation, which increases progressively across the continuum.

Pathway 4 sits alongside the core offer and is designed for learners who currently require a more individualised approach before accessing group‑based learning or transitioning to employment or further education.

Placement onto pathways is not based solely on prior attainment. Decisions are informed by a thorough admissions and assessment process that considers academic, social and emotional profiles, alongside individual strengths, needs and aspirations. Group dynamics and individual learning profiles are also carefully considered to ensure learners are placed in environments where they are most likely to feel supported, engaged and able to thrive.

Our core programmes are delivered in Years 12 and 13.

Supported Employment Pathways (Year 14)

At Market Field College, many learners continue with their learning beyond Year 13 in order to further develop independence, confidence and readiness for adult life. For others, progression at the end of Year 13 may be the most appropriate next step. Our approach recognises that learners progress at different rates and that pathways into adulthood are not the same for everyone.

Whether a learner continues into Year 14 is considered carefully through annual review discussions during Years 12 and 13, in partnership with learners, families and professionals. These conversations focus on progress made, readiness for next steps and whether an additional year would meaningfully support longer‑term outcomes.

Where it is agreed that a Year 14 programme would be beneficial, learners may be supported to access one of our Year 14 supported employment pathways, delivered within a structured and purposeful programme aligned to our Preparing for Adulthood framework.

Our Year 14 Programmes – At a Glance