Anthem Trust’s Deepings School holds life skills lessons for sixth formers

Sixth formers took time out from English literature and maths for lessons in rewiring a plug and car maintenance.

The Deepings School, part of Anthem Schools Trust, put on a special skills week as the secondary school looked to equip students for life in the looming adult world.

They began with getting to grips with washing labels on Monday, before a personal finance session the following day passed on important information on how to budget and how credit works.

Wednesday focused on how to rewire a plug, while Thursday’s session dealt with etiquette, including how to manage a complex dinner table setting.

And the week culminated with a lesson in first aid skills and also the basics of car maintenance with a local mechanic.

“The first aid session was really informative and accessible - I’m definitely more confident about helping someone in need,” said sixth former, Ruby.

Millie added: “The basic car maintenance was brilliant. My car is now full of screenwash, I’ve checked the oil and my spare tyre, and I even know how to shut my bonnet properly.”

Head of Sixth Form, Tors Millikin, said: “We asked our sixth formers what sorts of skills they would find useful and were very pleased to be able to offer such a wide range of sessions covering practical life skills.

“We want to make sure that our students are ready to go out and be proactive citizens when they leave us and we hope that this special skills week has helped.”

Headteacher Kirstie Johnson added: “Skills week has helped us in our aim to give students a curriculum that delivers a breadth and depth of experience.”