Taking the next step towards adulthood can be a daunting prospect, and one of our prime objectives is to prepare students to successfully cope with the transition into their post 16 life. Every student is an individual, so we try to offer them transition support that is tailored to their needs so that they feel more confident and ready for the next stage in their life.
Careers South West
We work closely with students and a range of providers and organisations to secure appropriate work experience in Year 10 and Year 11. We engage Careers South West to help source work experience placements. Careers South West undertake a comprehensive check of all our work experience providers. We have shared values with Careers South West as we and they are committed to providing a workplace education service that supports young people to prepare for life after education. We see work experience as an opportunity to build self-esteem, support ambition and enrich our student’s educational provision. Local businesses have provided work experience for our students, from the hotel industry to high-end cable manufacture.
Wiltshire College
We have developed strong links with Wiltshire College. Many of our students prefer learning through practical tasks and some attend the college for one day a week. The Pre-16 College Link courses that are offered by Wiltshire College in Salisbury provide the ideal opportunity for students interested in Vehicle Maintenance, Construction and Hair and Beauty to trial the courses for one day (or more) a week in Year 10 and 11. This also is ideal preparation for going to college on a full-time course post-16.
Salisbury Education Business Partnership
We strong have links with Salisbury Education Business Partnership who provide support and guidance regarding apprenticeships and career opportunities in the local area.
Futures Timeline
Year 9
Year 10
Year 11
Post-16
Introductory visits to Wiltshire College and Sparsholt College to explore at Post-16 options.
Apprenticeship and Careers Fair. Students are encouraged to attend annually to familiarise themselves with potential post 16 options.
One-to-one sessions with Brunel College staff are used to research post 16 pathways and encourage students to start considering their future options.
Where appropriate students will visit Wiltshire College to meet the Pre-16 School Link Mentor who will build an individualised coaching package around each learner, offering pastoral support, careers guidance, and 1:1 tutorials.
Where appropriate students will attended Wiltshire College one day a week to complete a pre-16 vocational qualification whilst settling into the college environment.
Personalised provision may include a regular work experience placement to prepare students for life after education.
Familiarisation visits to Wiltshire College and Sparsholt College allow students a taste of college life.
Apprenticeship and Careers Fair. Students are encouraged to attend annually to familiarise themselves with potential post 16 options.
The School Liaison Officer at Sparsholt College visits Brunel College.
An Independent Careers Advisor is available to provide post-16 and careers guidance.
Apprenticeship and Careers Fair. Students attend annually familiarise themselves with potential post-16 options.
Personalised provision may include a regular work experience placement to prepare students for life after education.
Visits to local colleges and schools are arranged as relevant to the cohort.
One-to-one sessions with Brunel College staff are use to confirm post-16 pathways and make applications (before the beginning of December if a student has an EHCP).
Further meetings with the Independent Careers Advisors as necessary.
Personalised visits to college courses and/or personnel running courses.
Students accompanied when visiting college on open days.
Personalised support provided to students on their first day of college.
Post-16 Provision
