PET-Xi has expertise in supporting learners with SEMH, SEND and/or neurodiversity. Our staff are trained in Trauma infirmed Practice and each ILP is bespoke. This is a programme to support young people who are at risk of exclusion, those who need complementary support to help them to progress fully into mainstream.
The programme focuses on four key pillars:
1. Core Academic Skills: Daily Maths and English to fill learning gaps
2. Find Your Why: Purpose-building activities embedded throughout
3. Social & Emotional Development: Building confidence, resilience and emotional regulation
4. Age-appropriate Vocational learning options appropriate to each learner through modules with Highfield, NCFE and Gateway
Course Modules
• "FIND YOUR WHY" A review of passions, skills and interests and life experience (good and bad) in order to realign future prospects as part of each learners ILP
• Vocational Modules through the suite of qualifications offered by Highfield, Gateway and NCFE
• GCSE Maths and English as first choice and Functional skills for certain learners
• PET-Xi integrates the "Find Your Why" philosophy through:
1. Daily Purpose Moment (15 minutes) - Dedicated reflection time connecting daily learning to personal meaning
2. Weekly Purpose Themes linking activities to values and goals
3. Progressive Purpose Portfolio building throughout the 12 weeks
4. Purpose-Driven short, individually planned activities that blend academic learning with personal development
5. Reflection Tools specifically designed for the condensed format
• Vocational Modules through the suite of qualifications offered by Highfield, Gateway and NCFE
Awarding Body
Highfield, NCFE and Gateway
Student Expected Outcomes
Measurable progress in Maths and English, Improved attitude to learning, improved attendance and Vocational learning (With quals if appropriate)
Key Stage course delivered to
KS3 and KS4
Admissions Criteria
From Year 7 to Year 11
Staff Experience
Behind every single PET-Xi course is a truly impressive team of highly skilled individuals, leading to the best outcome for your learners. All PET-Xi training staff are experienced and trained:
• PET-Xi Experts come from teaching and training backgrounds and also work as examiners for awarding bodies and for external quality assurers.
• Motivational Leads are chosen for their ability to motivate and engage a broad spectrum of learners. Their training in Assessment for Learning and use of assertive questioning maximises success rates for learners.
• Supports can be either Motivational Leads and/or Experts training in the PET-Xi methodology, teaching assistants or those who have worked in the subject area or industry for many years.
Delivery Area
Based in our office headquarters in its own self-contained onsite training suite
