Careers advice and work experience
Students receive Careers Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG).
This specialist service supports and empowers them to make decisions about work-related learning beneficial to their future.
Campus-based and offsite work experience placements are available.
These opportunities are carefully matched to students’ aspirations and abilities, enabling them, through real-world experience, to make informed decisions and choices about the next stage of their life.
Supported Internship Programme
In their final year, some students may progress towards the Supported Internship Programme.
Through the programme, students take up volunteering roles in their local community.
The programme’s aim is to give students the necessary skills and knowledge they need to secure sustainable paid employment.
College Enterprise Project
The College Enterprise Project adds another dimension to work-related learning, giving students free range to explore and research their own business ideas.
Through the creation, marketing, advertising and selling of a product or service, they gain valuable transferable skills for the workplace.
Students are keen to rise to the challenges, their enthusiasm turning the College Enterprise Project into a fun and competitive event.
Life-enhancing activities
Students also take part in activities and events that deepen their appreciation of all aspects of fairness and respect for others. These include Anti-Bullying Week and Safer Internet Day
Enrichment events, alongside relationships and sex education lessons, instil an appreciation of different abilities, religions, cultures and LGBTQ+, enlightening students and empowering them to form their own beliefs and values. Events include Black History month, Christmas, Ramadan, International day – a celebration of the countries from around the world.
To find out in more detail about Curriculum structure and learner journeys, you can download our College Curriculum Policy