Year 11 had a PSHCE session on their potential options at 16 and how to prepare for their next steps, delivered by our careers lead, Mr. Donnelly.
The session outlined what their options were in regards to next steps; whether this was training, sixth form in schools, colleges or apprenticeships.
The session highlighted where they could receive impartial and independent advice and outlined the opportunities coming up in the year for them to talk to providers.
This included:
careers assemblies with all large local colleges and providers of training and apprenticeships
careers guidance interviews with an independent counsellor for all Y11 students
visits to Sacred Heart Sixth Form to see how a school sixth form looks
work with connexions for those needing L1 or L2 courses and a visit to College
using Unifrog
the "My Future, My Choice" careers fair at St James Park in February 2025
Newcastle Careers Service at the Newcastle Central Library
Throughout Y11 students will be surveyed to ensure that destinations are appropriate and ambitious for them.