Ipswich Flexible School (IFS) is an educational space that aims to respond to and support the needs of young people who experience complexities in their lives to continue their journey in education.
IFS is a secondary school that caters for young people in years 7 to 12 from Ipswich and surrounding areas.
Initially IFS was established as part of Edmund Rice Education Australia as a mobile Outreach Programme from another FLC, Centre Education Programme, in 2006.
The Outreach programme offered opportunities to build trusting relationships and educational pathways for young people of Ipswich wanting to engage in flexible learning choices.
The need for this programme grew and the start of 2012 saw IFS moving to its current location in Queen Victoria Parade.
IFLC became an accredited school within Edmund Rice Education Australia Flexible Schools (EREAFS).
Since its inception IFLC has provided young people with a safe and supportive environment to engage in socially inclusive education.
A commitment by young people and adults to the operation by principles of Respect, Honesty, Participation and Safe and Legal, has created a holistic learning environment offering relevant and meaningful learning choices for young people. S
ocial and emotional needs of young people are recognised and young people are supported to develop key academic skills.
Young people are empowered to develop autonomy in their own lives and take responsibility for their learning and educational goals.
