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We’re looking for people who are enthusiastic about technology to step forward as part of a new volunteer programme, ‘Digital Champions,’ to help connect residents across Essex to the online world.

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Digital Champions

We're looking for people who are enthusiastic about technology to step forward as part of a new volunteer programme, 'Digital Champions,' to help connect residents across Essex to the online world.

The new volunteer programme has been set-up to support people to live independently, reduce digital and social isolation, improve users' confidence with devices, whilst staying secure, and enable all to gain access to education and employment opportunities online.

In addition to receiving access to free training and resources, Digital Champions are provided with tools to build their own confidence, experience and knowledge of how to support others in their community, which could lead to further information, advice and guidance opportunities and employment. They are also part of a network of volunteers who give their time, ideas and energy to help build happier and healthier places to live for everyone.

Helping to launch the Digital Champions programme is ACL Essex's Principal, Katherine Burns. She says: "All of our lives are becoming increasingly dependent on digital technology, but for those who struggle with IT, this can make their world very isolating and frustrating. At ACL Essex, we're keen to boost digital skill levels across the county, and our new 'Digital Champions' scheme will help us reach direct into the heart of communities."

She continued: "We hope our 'Digital Champions' programme will make a huge difference to people's lives, supporting residents to live independently, more connected to important services and in touch with their loved ones."

The Digital Champions programme is being run by ACL Essex in partnership with the Essex Wellbeing Service, Essex County Council and the Rural Community Council of Essex.

We offer a wide range of qualifications and skills at our centres across the county and online. We also offer apprenticeships and professional learning, as well as core subjects, such as English, Maths, Science and Digital Skills. There's also supported learning for people with learning difficulties, creative and cultural learning, mental health and wellbeing, plus community and family learning.

To discover more about becoming a digital champion, visit www.aclessex.com/digital-champions.

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Calling all tech enthusiasts! We are looking for Digital Champions

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We're looking for people who are enthusiastic about technology to step forward as part of a new volunteer programme, 'Digital Champions,' to help connect residents across Essex to the online world.

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Residents can find out more about career opportunities in the health and social care sector in the latest Essex Careers magazine.

The magazine supports residents with features on roles in specific industries and sectors. It also features tips, tricks and insights for securing jobs and training opportunities. It is available free of charge online. Reference copies are also available in schools, colleges, libraries and Job Centres across Essex.

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Essex Careers

Essex Careers is our new all-age magazine to support your career path. Discover information on growing sectors, entry level routes and opportunities across Essex. You'll also find tips, tricks and insights to help you find a job, change roles or secure a new training opportunity.

View the digital magazine via the links below, or find a physical copy in your nearest library, Job Centre Plus or ACL centre.

If you have any questions about accessing or contributing to the magazine, please contact us via email ([email protected] ). If you would like to provide feedback on the magazine, please complete our short questionnaire.

Edition 1 - February 2023

View the digital version to find out more about construction, health and social care and opportunities in South Essex.

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Essex Careers is our new all-age magazine to support your career path. Discover information on growing sectors, entry level routes and opportunities across Essex. You'll also find tips, tricks and insights to help you find a job, change roles or secure a new training opportunity.

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Youth Employment UK - FREE online home education skills and careers resources for home educated students

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Youth Employment UK - FREE online home education skills and careers resources for home educated students

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These free online home education courses from non-profit Youth Employment UK help young people explore skills and careers. They place a non-curriculum focus on creativity and positivity when it comes to exploring personal strengths and next steps.

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Lessons and planning resources

Twinkl offers free and paid resources for ages 3-18. Explore planning sheets, curriculum checklists and KS3 / GCSE teaching resources.

This popular home education resource includes thousands of free lessons and toolkits by subject for early years and KS1-4.

Download maths resources, worksheets and revision cards for core / primary / further maths and GCSE.

Find all kinds of resources to help your 11-16 year old with learning, revision and home projects.

The Education Brothers specialise in live STEM lessons and resources, with free tasters and discounts for those in home education.

Recommended by home ed parents for Year 9 maths GCSE preparation

Tuition, small group tuition and online subscription services for GCSE and IGCSE biology, chemistry and physics

CGP Books are used by many home ed parents to support with KS3, GCSE and A-level subjects in terms of learning and revision. Best used in conjunction with real past exam-style questions.

MathsGenie has numerous free KS2 maths exam questions by topic.

Past papers for KS1 through to GCSE, with video lessons and an interactive geometry toolbox.

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Home Education UK - Free Skills and Careers Resources for Home Ed Students - Youth Employment UK

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Home educating young people can explore skills and careers with FREE online home education courses from non-profit Youth Employment UK.

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In England, young people have a range of options at the age of 18. If they decide to get a job, many employers offer training programmes and apprenticeships which will enable them to learn while they earn. If their chosen career means they need to get certain qualifications first, or they want to continue studying, they will usually do this at an education provider such as a Further Education (FE) college or Higher Education provider such as a university.

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Young people in England are required by law to stay in education or training until age 18.

Depending on what is on offer locally and what their future aspirations are, 16 to 18 year-olds have several options to choose from, including A-levels and T-levels. They could also choose to take up an apprenticeship, a traineeship or to follow part-time learning whilst working or volunteering.

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Explore your training and career possibilities or get help working out your options.

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The SEND Careers Advice Service helps young people get ready for adult life.

Formerly known as the Preparing for Adulthood Team, the SEND Careers Advice Service give young people information, advice, and guidance about their options. They ensure they have the information they need to make decisions about their future.

For example after leaving school they could go to college, apply for an apprenticeship, or look for a job. The SEND Careers Advisor will ask the young person and others who know them well what they like and what they are good at.

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Formerly known as the Preparing for Adulthood Team, the SEND Careers Advice Service give young people information, advice, and guidance about their options. They ensure they have the information they need to make decisions about their future.

For example after leaving school they could go to college, apply for an apprenticeship, or look for a job. The SEND Careers Advisor will ask the young person and others who know them well what they like and what they are good at.

A young person aged 14 to 25 with SEND who has a current Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP) or Higher Needs Funding.

If you have an EHCP, when you start year 9, a SEND Careers advisor will write to you to introduce themselves.

From year 10, your advisor will meet with you to explore your options and paths you might take.

Contact details

North Lead (Colchester and Tendring):

Richard.davies@essex.gov.uk or 03330321641

West Lead (Epping, Harlow and Uttlesford):

Bojan.stankovic@essex.gov.uk or 033303 21984

South Lead (Basildon, Billericay, Brentwood, Castle Point, Rochford and Wickford):

Kerry.surridge@essex.gov.uk or 0333 0131424

Mid Lead (Braintree, Chelmsford, Halstead and Maldon):

Emma.burley@essex.gov.uk or 03330131421

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If you are in home education or off school roll, you can contact our Employability and Skills Team for support with post-16 options. For More information call our Keep in Contact Team on 0800 707 6384 or email keepincontractteam@essex.gov.uk

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All young people including those with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND) should be supported to achieve their optimum career outcome.

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Having a job is about so much more than just earning money. It's about feeling valued, becoming independent and personally fulfilled. Use the Greater Essex Your Futures site today to help support you to achieve career success in the future.

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Having a job is about so much more than just earning money. It's about feeling valued, becoming independent and personally fulfilled. Use the Greater Essex Your Futures site today to help support you to achieve career success in the future.

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Welcome to the Make Happen Academy! The Academy is a free digital site with instant access to over 60 videos on apprenticeships, study skills, going to university, careers and more! Whether you’re a student, parent/carer or teacher, the Academy will ensure you have the information you need when it comes to making choices about education or careers. To access, simply login or register using the button below.

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Welcome to the Make Happen Academy! The Academy is a free digital site with instant access to over 60 videos on apprenticeships, study skills, going to university, careers and more! Whether you're a student, parent/carer or teacher, the Academy will ensure you have the information you need when it comes to making choices about education or careers. To access, simply login or register using the button below.

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Welcome to the Make Happen Academy! The Academy is a free digital site with instant access to over 60 videos on apprenticeships, study skills, going to university, careers and more! Whether you’re a student, parent/carer or teacher, the Academy will ensure you have the information you need when it c…

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Based at the University of Essex, we’re part of the Office for Students’ Uni Connect programme (formerly NCOP). We’re one of 29 national partnerships that bring together teachers from schools and colleges, with universities and other local educational partners, to offer activities, advice and information on the benefits and realities of going to university or college, to study a degree or take a degree apprenticeship.

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What’s the point of going to university or taking a degree apprenticeship? How will I pay for my tuition and living expenses? How, and when, should I apply for university? What should I do as a parent or carer?

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Pathways to your future

Uncertain of your next steps after High School? Feeling overwhelmed by your choices and unsure which path is right for you?

Then our new guide to Post-16 education is for you.

Inside you’ll find accessible information on your level 3 options and beyond, along with an action plan for you to fill in, and an easy-to-read glossary for future reference.

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Where are the sixth forms and colleges in Essex?

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Where are the sixth forms and colleges in Essex?

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In the county of Essex there are around 90 sixth forms and colleges that offer a variety of different qualifications and courses, some for students only aged 16 to 18 and others for anyone over the age of 16. Many of these sixth forms are part of the schools that Make Happen work with, such as the King Edmund School and Debden Park High School, and we also work directly with several of these colleges too.
This article is not an exhaustive list of colleges and sixth forms, but instead focuses on several of the colleges that we've worked closely with.

Image: Harlow College

Colchester Sixth Form College

The Sixth Form College is a specialist college providing generic academic sixth form education to 16-19 year olds. The college has a very strong sense of community with just under 3,000 students who attend, many of whom many travel up to 35 miles on a daily basis, and around 300 members of staff supporting those students.

In terms of curriculum, there are roughly 50 A-level or equivalent subjects, a variety of supplementary qualification courses, and additional support for students who are applying to Oxford and Cambridge, or who wish to enter professions such as medicine, teaching or finance. The Sixth Form College also provides students with an Additional Studies Programme, whereby you can choose from over 80 options to enrich your skills and personal development.

The Sixth Form College was established in 1987 and is located on hilltop in Central Colchester, on an important historic Roman site. The college is located on the former site of the Gilberd School and dates back to 1912; the distinctive Edwardian buildings house the oldest part of the college and the front exterior of the original 1912 building remains more or less completely unaltered. The college has won several awards including a Queen's Anniversary Award for Higher and Further Education in 2000.

The college can be easily located by several different public transport services including Essex First, Arriva and Chambers Buses as well as Panther Travel and Flagfinders (formally Chelmsford Taxi Bus). Colchester Town railway station is only a 15-minute walk from the college. Due to the central location, it is a short walking distance from Colchesters' shops, restaurants and other amenities.
Find out more about Colchester Sixth Form College .
Colchester Institute

Colchester Institute provides education, technical skills training, and professional development to more than 8,000 students every year. The College supports students to launch and develop their career, as well as assisting local businesses in accessing training to develop their employees' professional skills and talents. There are full-time and part-time education courses, degree options and apprenticeships available at the college; they also provide short courses specific to industrial sectors.

Colchester Institute has two main campuses at Colchester and Braintree. The College has been regionally recognised for its exceptional facilities with some of the most recent developments including a brand new STEM Innovation Centre at its Braintree Campus and a Construction Skills Centre based in Clacton-on-Sea. The students who choose to study their degree qualifications at Colchester Institute are enrolled at the University Centre Colchester (UCC) and enjoy their own buildings with separate facilities. The College has excellent connections with employers and UCC has an amazing track record for its graduates gaining employment or further studies when leaving the University Centre.

The campuses can be easily located via public transport. The Colchester Campus, alongside UCC, is only a short walking distance from Colchester Town railway station and is easily accessed via many bus services with the closest bus stop at Middleborough approximately an eight-minute walk away. Colchester Park and Ride is also available and is located just off of the A12 at junction 8, which will also take you to the Middleborough bus stop. There is also student and staff parking available at both of the main campuses, however this can be limited. The Braintree Campus is only a short walk away from Braintree town centre and the George Yard Shopping Centre, as well as the bus stop and railway station.
Find out more about Colchester Institute.
Chelmsford College

Chelmsford College is a general further education (FE) college that offers a variety of vocational and professional courses, including apprenticeships, across three campuses - Moulsham Street Campus, Princes Road Campus and Rainsford Road Campus. The college was established in 1962 and provides education for anyone above the age of 16.

Each Chelmsford College campus houses a variety of different departments. Moulsham Street Campus houses several of these, including but not limited to Art and Design, Media, Childcare, Health and Social Care Applied Science, Sport and Public Services. However, the Princes Road campus houses the more practical vocational courses including Electrical and Engineering, Construction and Hospitality.

The college has a high standard of facilities that have been redeveloped in recent years including the Princes Salons, Learning Centres, Sport Centres and the Princes Room, which is a 40-seated modern restaurant. The college also has a new Electrical and Engineering block as well as an Art, Design and Media block.

The new welcome areas on both main campuses have internet cafés as well as lovely landscaped outside areas. Chelmsford College also partnered with Heybridge Swifts Football Club in 2011 to create The Football Academy, whose main aim is to provide young footballers and coaches with the opportunities they need to showcase their talent and develop their skills.

The college can be accessed easily via several Essex First bus services and designated student buses. All full-time learners who study at Chelmsford College are able to apply for the College Travel Scheme, providing they meet the requirements; learners who are under the age of 19 can also apply to Essex County Council for subsidised travel.
Find out more about Chelmsford College.
Harlow College

Harlow College is a general further education (FE) college offering a wide range of courses to students aged 16 and over. Harlow College is the leading college for the new Stansted Airport College which partners with Stansted Airport and offers courses on Aviation Operations and Cabin Crew, Engineering and Aircraft Maintenance and Hospitality and Events Management.

At Harlow College there are plenty of study options available including over 20 A-levels, more than 20 vocational subjects and many different apprenticeships. The college also offers adult courses and access courses, and has excellent employer links. In 2017 it was the first college in the UK to be recognised as an Apple Distinguished School for its innovative and pioneering approach to the use of technology. The college also has further opportunities for its students to get involved with including becoming a course representative or student ambassador.

Harlow College is located near the M11 motorway between London and Cambridge; it is only 15 miles away from Stansted Airport. The College can be easily accessed by bus and train from Loughton, Epping, Hertford, Ware, Bishop's Stortford, London Liverpool Street and Stansted.

Students are eligible for discounted travel on many of the Arriva bus routes to the College; the level of discount depends on whether the student is in receipt of a College Bursary. There is also an exclusive College Chartered Bus Service that takes students from Uttlesford and East Hertfordshire to Harlow College and Stansted Airport; travel on this route is also discounted. Stansted Airport College is located just a three-minute walk away from Stansted airport, and is easily accessed via bus services; there is a free bus service that runs from the Airport terminal to Stansted Airport College that takes 10 minutes.

Find out more about Harlow College and Stansted Airport College.

Writtle University College

Writtle University College is one of the largest specialist land-based university colleges in the UK offering a range of higher and further education programmes, as well as short courses and apprenticeships. The college was established in 1893, and offers programmes in environmental, animal, design and sports courses at various levels.

The facilities and resources that are available across the university college enable students to gain theory-based and practical skills. Writtle University College has a lively atmosphere with 14 Halls of Residence, 382 rooms, located in the beautiful gardens of the Main Campus; these halls are close to all main amenities including the Bar and Fitness Centre.

Students at Writtle become part of its Students' Union and gain access to a large amount of societies, clubs and sports teams including Mixed Hockey, Gin Society, Equine Society and the Futsal Team; if you can't find a society or team that suits you, you also have the opportunity to create a new one. The Horticulture and Floristry departments have succeeded at events such as the Chelsea Garden Show and the Hampton Court Palace Flower Show.

Writtle University College is located on a 220 hectare estate which is only two miles from the city of Chelmsford, 35 minutes to the West for Central London and 35 minutes to Southend-on-Sea. The university college has several different campuses split across one site including the Main Campus, King's Lodge Campus, Lordship Campus and Cow Watering Lane Campus; Sturgeons Farm and the Titchmarsh Centre are also located on-site.

There are several transport options available for students including train, First Essex buses and Writtle University College minibus service. If you're travelling via bus Writtle Village Green bus stop is a 10-minute walk from the main campus, and if you're travelling via car, the main campus is only a 15-minute drive from the M25.
Find out more about Writtle University College.
USP College

USP (Unified Seevic Palmer's) College has two campuses situated in Essex, the Seevic Campus in Benfleet and Palmer's Campus in Thurrock.

The College embeds a career-focused approach through all learning no matter whether studying A-Levels, a Professional Qualification such as a BTEC, an Adult Course or a Higher Education Programme (Degree). No matter your starting point we aim to see you succeed within your chosen field.

As part of our career-focused approach we split our curriculum into five key sector areas; Creative & Digital, Financial Sector & Professional Services, Life & Sport Sciences, Health, Care & Medical and Early Years & Childcare. By splitting the curriculum we are able to give students both the qualification and the soft and transferable skills needed within their chosen industry/sector.

Both campuses have direct public bus routes and also offer multiple college buses that offer extra transport options to students, as well as benefiting from free on-site parking.
Find out more about USP College.
South Essex College

South Essex College has three main campuses at Southend-on-Sea, Basildon and Thurrock, with all campuses offering both A-level and BTEC qualifications.

South Essex College have also partnered with PROCAT, which offers multiple leading apprenticeships programmes in engineering and construction.

The Southend Campus is situated in the heart of Southend high street offering many public transports links including the C2C line, Victoria line, and bus services. The campus is also surrounded by restaurants and shops and is a five-minute walk to Southend seafront. The Southend Campus also provides a hair and beauty academy, and the college's football academy is run by former Southend United manager, Steve Tilson.

The New Basildon Campus is currently in the progress as the college builds its state-of-the-art digital technologies campus. This will be situated in Basildon town centre and will provide courses for both young people and adults in IT, IT networking, game design and animation.

The Canvey Skills Centre provides courses focusing on construction. The campus is located on Canvey Island with the closest train station being Benfleet station, which is accessible via bus to and from the college. The campus is a 20-minute walk from Knightswick shopping centre which has a variety of shops and food outlets. This campus is also on the same road as Waterside Farm Leisure Centre and its multiple fitness facilities.

Luckyn Lane is located opposite Gloucester Park based in Basildon, and is one of the PROCAT engineering and construction sites. Basildon train station is around a 30-minute walk, and the bus stop is five minutes away. This campus offers engineers, construction, building services and transport courses.

Stephenson Road, situated off Progress Road, is a motor vehicle, engineering and construction centre in Southend. This is the most recent campus to be developed and focuses on more practical courses.

The Thurrock Campus is a two-minute walk away from Thurrock train station and town centre. The campus offers a range of subjects, and has workshops and studio facilities in construction, engineering, media and creative arts. It also has specialist facilities suited for logistics, childcare, health and social care and IT. The campus also offers a hair and beauty salon which is open to the public and also has a spa. There is no parking on the college grounds, but there are multiple parking options in the surrounding area.
Find out more about South Essex College.
New City College, Epping

Epping College - New City College is a merger between multiple campuses in the East London region; this is made up of Epping Forest College, Havering Sixth Form and Further Education College, Redbridge College, Tower Hamlets College and Hackney Community College.

Epping Forest College falls under the Essex Make Happen cohort, due to it being situated in Loughton, Essex, bordering London, and this campus is made up of students from both London and Essex boroughs. The college provides vocational courses offering students the mix between theory and practical learning.

Epping College has multiple new state-of-the-art facilities including a hair and beauty facility, construction site, media studio and an early years centre. There are multiple sports teams situated at the college with the football team collaboratively linked with the Tottenham Hotspur football development programme. They also use Harlow Town Football Club as their home stadium and training facilities.
Find out more about Epping Forest Campus.
So there's the lowdown on many of the colleges across Essex - and if you want to know the difference between a sixth form and a college, read this basic guide.

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Careerpilot : Get information : Your choices at 16 : Help with choosing your post 16 options

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Young people in England have a range of education and career options from 18.

Whatever they choose, they can continue learning and their changing aspirations and interest may lead them to a higher education qualification, such as a degree or higher technical qualification. This is possible throughout their career.

Education Options and Career Guide for students post 18
Young people in England have a range of education and career options from 18.

Whatever they choose, they can continue learning and their changing aspirations and interest may lead them to a higher education qualification, such as a degree or higher technical qualification. This is possible throughout their career.

Understand the options

If your child decides to get a job, many employers offer training programmes and apprenticeships which will enable them to learn while they earn.

If their chosen career means they need to get certain qualifications first, or they want to continue studying, they will usually do this at an education provider such as a further education (FE) college or a university.

There are several employment options available from age 18, but the opportunities will vary depending on where you live.

To start exploring the options, you could have a conversation with your child's school or college about roles that are suitable for your child and the best job prospects locally.

Many employers offer opportunities for training to help young people build their careers.

Higher Education includes bachelor's degrees and higher technical qualifications (e.g., HNC/HNDs and foundation degrees).

Higher education is delivered in universities and many further education colleges.

Study can be full-time or part-time and combined with a job.

Student loans are usually available to pay the course fees and living costs, but many colleges and universities offer additional support for those in need.

Apprenticeships combine study with training in a paid job.

Apprentices spend most of their time at work, with at least 20% of their time studying at a training provider.

Apprenticeships are offered at all levels, from Level 2 right through to Level 6 or 7 (which is bachelor's or master's degree equivalent).

Apprenticeships are offered by employers, who advertise when they have vacancies. Vacancies are also advertised locally, for example through colleges, or on national websites.

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Young people in England are required by law to stay in education or training until aged 18. Yet many don't feel informed enough to decide which training or education pathway is right for them and can end up rushing their choices at 14, 16 and 18 without thinking them through.

Having regular conversations with your child about their job and career goals and their training and education options, will hopefully help the big decision times go more smoothly. This should result in your child making choices that are right for them as well as the career they have in mind.

Pathways from 16+ - Talking Futures
Young people in England are required by law to stay in education or training until aged 18. Yet many don't feel informed enough to decide which training or education pathway is right for them and can end up rushing their choices at 14, 16 and 18 without thinking them through.

Having regular conversations with your child about their job and career goals and their training and education options, will hopefully help the big decision times go more smoothly. This should result in your child making choices that are right for them as well as the career they have in mind.

Understand
the options

There are several pathways for 16 to 18-year olds to choose from, depending on what they're thinking about doing next.

If your child is ready to begin a level 3 programme they could take a T-level or A-levels. Or take up an apprenticeship, a traineeship, or select part-time learning whilst working or volunteering.

Apprenticeships combine study with training in a paid job.

Apprentices spend most of their time at work, with at least 20% of their time spent learning on the job.

Apprenticeships are offered at all levels, but most 16-year-olds would enter an apprenticeship at Level 2 or 3. Level 2 is equivalent to GCSEs and Level 3 is equivalent to A-levels and T-levels.

Apprenticeships are offered by employers, who advertise when they have vacancies. Vacancies are also advertised locally, for example through colleges, or on national websites.

T-levels were introduced in 2020 and are being rolled out across the country over the next couple of years. More subjects are becoming available every year.

A T-level is a two-year course that focuses on technical skills. One T-level is equivalent to three A-levels.

T-level students spend approximately 80% of their time at college or school, learning the knowledge and skills that employers need, and 20% of their time on an industry placement.

After T-levels, young people can either choose to continue into employment (including opting for an apprenticeship) or select a higher education course aimed at the career they want. This could be a higher technical course or a degree.

A-levels are a two-year course of study.

Most students study three A-levels, but you can also combine them with other qualifications.

After A-levels, many young people go onto higher education at college and/or university to do degrees and higher technical qualifications, while others begin working at age 18.

A range to choose from

There are many different providers of post-16 education, including schools with sixth forms, sixth form colleges, and further education (FE) colleges.

There are also independent providers that specialise in training for different sectors and employers that are set up to provide training in house.

Getting onto a course

Each provider might offer similar qualifications, but there will be variations in the subjects and the course content you can study with each of them. Some subjects and courses have entry requirements.

Your child's aspirations will inform what they choose to study next. They may need to achieve certain grades to be accepted onto their next course.

English and Maths GCSE

If your child achieves a grade 4 (previously Grade C) or above in their English and Maths GCSE, this opens up the full range of pathway options available from 16+. However, many young people do not achieve these grades at the first attempt.

Don't be too anxious if this applies to your child. It's not unusual to repeat either or both of these qualifications. In fact, because these two GCSEs are such an important foundation for most people's further study or employment, government funds all young people to continue studying these subjects until they achieve grade 4 or until the age of 18. This could be at their existing school or college, or wherever they have chosen to train or study next.

Other options

As well as the options listed above, there are others available from 16+ that you may want to explore with your child.

These include:

Other level 3 qualifications
As well as A-levels and T-levels there are other specific qualifications at level 3 that can prepare your child for particular job roles or further study

Level 1 and 2 qualifications
Additional GCSEs or other level 1 and 2 qualifications might be the right next step to help your child build their pathway to further study or the workplace

Transition programme
This is a one-year study programme that might benefit your child if they need additional time to get ready to study a T-level

Traineeships
A traineeship could help your child develop the right skills to begin an apprenticeship or to prepare for work and includes a placement with an employer

Extra support

Your child's school or college is required to publish a careers plan, which you will find on its website. These career plans include details of events and activities you and/or your child might want to attend.

The website will also have contact details of the careers leader who will be a useful starting point for any career discussion.

You may feel more comfortable speaking to a teacher you already know, such as your child's form tutor. They can also provide guidance on where to access more information and the careers specialists who can help.

You can speak to a specialist careers adviser through the National Careers Service website.

If your child has special eduactional needs and disabilites (SEND), their current school or college can help you find out what support is available in your area.

Different sources may explain things differently and with different levels of detail.

It may feel overwhelming, but exploring the options with your child can be just as valuable as having the answers yourself.

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​​Website - www.astraltuitionservices.weebly.com​​

Age Range of Learners: EYFS - KS3

Tuition times: 8.30am - 3.30pm

Subjects Taught: English, Maths and other subjects as the need arises

Maximum number of hours of tuition per student per day: 3 hours

Areas Covered: South Essex - Basildon, Wickford, Rayleigh

Other areas will be considered including Thurrock.

Cost of Tuition: £60 per hour per student

Outline of Provision:

Astral Tuition Services provide alternative education to learners outside of mainstream schools. It is a small service accepting no more than 2/3 students in a morning or afternoon at present. Astral Tuition Services works with learners that have been: excluded from school and may or may not have an EHCP; are LAC children who do not yet have a school place or have been excluded from school; and SEND children who are working significantly below ARE. Astral Tuition Services is based in Basildon, where tuition takes place in the proprietor's home, but can also extend to parent/carer's homes and public spaces such as libraries.

Astral Tuition Services understand that attending the service may be a last resort for many learners placing a great deal of emphasis on its success. To this end the service will carefully assess the referral form provided by the referrer and decide how it can help the learner to reintegrate back into mainstream school as soon as possible. Astral Tuition Services engage students in various discussions, times for reflection and relaxation with the aim of encouraging students to think about their place in their communities, and their impact on their communities and the wider world. The service will attempt to combine a therapeutic environment where there is the space to find and centre oneself and regulate ones behaviour, with the rigours of school, where daily learning objectives are skills based.

Astral Tuition Services acknowledge that parents/carers are central to the development of learners. To this end it will endeavour to develop a partnership with parents/carers, for the time that the learner is attending the service. In addition, Astral Tuition Services will maintain close liaisons with the referrer while the learner is attending the service. This will be mainly by email, but where urgency is required, by phone. Reports will be submitted to the referrer weekly, although this can be upgraded if deemed necessary.

Academy21:​

Tel: 01438 535001

Tel: +44 (0)1873 813 900

and are part of the Wey Education group, the largest provider of live, online teaching and learning in the UK.

Academy21 is an online education service that helps schools and local authorities to meet the challenge of delivering quality, cost effective alternative provision for pupils with a broad range of needs throughout the academic year.

Academy21 currently work in over 250 schools supporting them to deliver effective, academically focused online tutoring and learning provision. We have been awarded over 30 local authority framework agreements for alternative provision. Each framework is reviewed annually, and quality assured every year by each individual authority.

InterHigh is a complete interactive Primary School, Secondary School and Sixth Form College. We welcome pupils from across the UK and Internationally. InterHigh work more specifically with EHE, although we do accept referrals made by schools and LAs if they feel that the full school experience of InterHigh will be more suitable to their student than the alternative provision offered by Academy21.

Pupils enrolled at either school can follow our academically focused curriculum, taught by highly qualified teachers, from any suitable location where there is a broadband connection and computer. The online classroom itself is easy to navigate and use and provides the opportunity for pupils to manage their level of interaction with their teacher, peers and lesson activities and content.

Our services are commissioned with two working days notice on a short-term basis such as to provide interim or day 6 provision, medium term in support of less complex medical issues or where re-integration is feasible through to longer term provision for young people with complex medical and mental health needs. There is no minimum purchase, no block booking and we do not ask schools to purchase credits in advance.

Pupils remain on school roll and our courses can be attended from home, school or learning centre to support reintegration work or provide an academically focused alternative to support young people who may be disrupting their classes or who may be refusing or unable to attend their existing school.

Day 6 and short stay - Our short stay provision at KS3 and KS4 ensures that schools and local authorities can always meet their legal obligation to provide education by day 6 of any fixed term or permanent exclusion. This is a fixed timetable of lessons providing 21.25 hours of learning per week at KS3 and 26.25 hours of learning at KS4. It is also used by local authorities to deliver interim services for young people awaiting placement or where they are experiencing capacity issues with local provision. We provide a rapid referral process which ensures pupils can be enrolled immediately. The service is commissioned on a fixed price weekly basis and can be extended week to week if needed with the minimum term of enrolment being one week.

Pilot - Schools and local authorities can pilot our provision by selecting preferred subjects to assess its suitability for the learners in their care. A pilot lasts for four weeks and subjects can be selected individually, rather than purchasing a timetable as with our Day 6 provision.

Termly - Schools and local authorities can choose our termly option by selecting preferred subjects at any point in the school year, with costs calculated on a pro-rata basis to the end of the academic term ahead. If a learner leaves the provision early, the service can be transferred to another pupil and tailored to meet their individual need including changing subjects, timetable and Key Stage.

Annual - Our annual commissioning option can be calculated on a pro-rata basis to the end of the academic year. The service can also be transferred throughout the year to other pupils, changing the subjects, Key Stage and timetable. As with the Pilot and Termly option, schools and local authorities can select preferred subjects with no minimum requirement on the number selected.

Registered Independent School DfE no 311/6002

Telephone: 01708 436 440

Fax: 01708 7660900

For 14-16 year old students: Offer a full Foundation Learning Programme which includes functional skills, a vocational qualification and Personal, Social Development Courses.

Foundation Learning Programmes can offer progression to Further Educations, work-based learning and apprenticeships.

Through 'BEP Training' students are able to access a range of Entry Level (1, 2 & 3), Level 1 and Level 2 qualifications and awards, including:

Students also access life skills delivered through Humanities, Music and Employability sessions.

Education Through Horses

EAQ offers experiential equine assisted learning for children and young people to engage with horses and other animals in the natural outdoor environment. There is no riding involved. All the sessions take place from the ground.

Sessions run all year round, including school holidays, with the days, times and number of hours negotiated to meet the needs of each individual. We have warm indoor spaces for when the weather is poor.

Each EAQ centre has a team of qualified staff and volunteers who are skilled at working with children and young people who are looked-after, on the autism spectrum or who have ADHD, social, emotional or behavioural difficulties, attachment and trauma issues or mental ill-health.

Activities

Horse-based activities include grooming and feeding the horses or taking a horse for a walk. Learners might work with a horse 'at liberty' (without using a halter or lead rope) and find out how their body language and energy impacts on the horse's behaviour. The horse doesn't see the learner's baggage, EHCP or past behaviour, they simply respond in a non-judgmental way to the learner in that moment.

As well as horse-based activities, there are more unusual activities with the horses such as designing an edible collage for a horse, building an obstacle course, apple bobbing with horses or making fruit kebabs! Other activities include arts and crafts, using clay, den building, gardening, cooking and woodwork.

The person-centred sessions are delivered using specialist communication techniques in a non-judgmental way. This enables learners to feel safe within the setting, develop trusting relationships with staff, increase their self esteem and gain in confidence.

Learning happens through themes that are of interest to the learner and different curriculum areas can be included in these themes. For example, one learner was interested in ducks. He used maths skills to plan and build a duck house from pallets, learnt how to use tools including hammer, nails and saws, measured the area for a pen, researched breeds of ducks and wrote a sign for the fence which is on display to visitors. During this project he gathered evidence for two nationally-accredited units, 'Using Tools for a Practical Activity' and 'Health and Safety in a Practical Environment'. He has since returned to full-time education.

Taster Sessions

Outdoor learning is not suited to everyone, so we offer a Taster Session for potential learners to come along, meet the animals and the staff and decide whether this might be for them. The Taster Session aims to reduce anxiety for the learner and provide an opportunity for the learner, parent, carer or support worker to familiarise themselves with the setting and ask any questions.

10 Hour Initial Assessment

The 10 Hour Initial Assessment provides an opportunity for us to undertake a baseline assessment on a 1:1 basis and find out what the learner can do in a range of areas. The hours are available in a flexible way to meet the needs of each learner and provides an opportunity for the learner to take the lead, to be heard and for there to be no expectation of achievement. Learners are able to reflect on their experiences in their own way and in their own time without fear of judgment or criticism. We have found that this release of pressure very quickly empowers learners, enabling them to increase their self esteem and self confidence and think about their goals and aspirations. On completion, learners will have a plan for further courses or qualifications.

Topics for the sessions include:

Bespoke Alternative Education

We offer a bespoke programme of individualised learning which can be designed to meet the needs of each learner and cover areas of the curriculum through practical outdoor themes. Hours, days and times can be negotiated to meet the needs of the learner. The majority of learners require 1:1 and we have a maximum ratio of 1:4.

Our 'Maths in the Meadow' programme was designed specifically for those who are struggling to achieve their full potential in maths at school and is relevant for learners of all ages (as well as those at pre-GCSE level).

Accredited Qualifications

Nationally-accredited qualifications are available for learners aged 10 and over. Topics include developing confidence, managing behaviour in conflict, working with animals, health and safety, horticulture, ecology and conservation. We are accredited by OCN London and can offer Functional Skills in English, maths and ICT as well as longer courses including the popular 'Level 1 Certificate in Skills for Professions in Animal Care '(250+ hours).

Supported Return to Education

We can offer support for learners to return to traditional education if that is appropriate by accompanying learners on visits or attending sessions with them if applicable.

Centres in Essex

We are looking to increase the number of centres in Essex and are currently able to offer sessions from two centres at Audley End and Ingatestone.

Please contact Tricia Day for more details: 01747 828150 / 07724 039358

Email: tricia@equineassistedqualifications.com

Colchester - 01206 242210

Main contacts:

Helen Hill - Manager

Jackie Colbert - Lead Coach

Cecile Devaux - Coach (Offers French speaking sessions also)

Age range - 5 years old and upwards

Five-star council rated horse riding school, with British Horse Society, Association of British Riding Schools and Pony Club approval status. Able to provide a range of group or individual sessions which can cover horse riding, horse care or qualification routes.

Can cater for beginners or those who have experience already.

We offer the BHS Changing Lives through Horses Program which uses horses as the inspiration for change and provides an alternative learning environment to mainstream education. With the horse at the core of the learning environment, young people develop a variety of life skills ranging from everyday communication through to teamwork and understanding responsibility. The program aims to develop vital life skills required by the young person to succeed in education, employment and adult life. The young person's development is monitored through an individual tracker and wellbeing survey. With nearly one in ten 16-18 year olds not in education, employment or training (NEET), and one in four young people struggling with low self-esteem, wellbeing and mental health problems, the use of horses (through understanding their behaviours and our effect on them and the importance of care routines transferring into life skills) and the stimuli of being out of a class room situation can really provide outstanding personal development results.

Please contact us for the different options available (and pricing) or a referral form.

​Contact Name: Glen Winterbourne

Catch22 (Essex) Chester House Chester Hall Lane Basildon Essex SS14 3BG

Bespoke Services

Catch22 has been developing and delivering a wide range of bespoke services for over 30 years. Services are commissioned by schools, academies, local authorities and partner organisations on a one-off or long-term basis, and are co-designed with commissioning organisations.

Delivery and costs are tailored to the specific needs and budget requirements of the commissioning organisation. Through this approach we are able to ensure that the cost for each service is a direct reflection of the work that will be needed to achieve the best outcomes for the children, young people and families we work with.

We are currently delivering the following bespoke services, which can be commissioned as standalone programmes, or combined as needed:

Behaviour and attendance support / Family and Parenting Support: Approx £3200 per term (@1 day per week x 14 weeks) with up to six students/families // Spot purchase: £600 per student/family for up to eight support sessions.

Peer education / Healthy Choices Programme: £4000 (inc NCFE Level 1 Substance Misuse, Sexual Health with up to 15 Year 11 students, and Year 11 led workshops with year 9/10/11 groups re: healthy relationships and healthy choices)

Clinical Supervision for Teaching and Pastoral Approx £60 per hour

(1:1, therapeutic and family support)

Counselling: Approx £3200 per term (@1 day per week x 14 weeks)

Glen Winterbourne - Service Manager

Kathryn Parker - Bespoke Practitioner (1:1, accredited learning, peer education, therapeutic and family support) & Counsellor

Alex Flook - Bespoke Practitioner (1:1 and family support)

Ann Lindsay - Bespoke Practitioner (1:1, therapeutic and family support)

Chloe Bennington - Bespoke Practitioner (1:1, accredited learning / peer education)

Hannah Power - Counselling Service Coordinator

Jane Swan - Counsellor

Yvonne Coombs - Counsellor

Sarah Jane Archer - Counsellor

Jessica Bevan - Administrator

Geographic areas covered - Essex, Southend, Thurrock, Barking and Dagenham

Age range: Any

Outline of provision offer

Bespoke Services:

A range of bespoke, tailored interventions and support programmes available across Essex and East London, including targetted 1:1 support with children, young people and families focussed on behaviour, attendance, peer and family relationships (including intergenerational family mediation) conflict management, accredited and non-accredited learning, peer education and peer mentoring. Find out what we're currently delivering and where - and get in touch to commission us.

Counselling Services:

A variety of therapeutic interventions including counselling and clinical supervision available from BACP-registered counsellors for young children, young people, parents and professionals, either as individuals or in groups.

Referral Process

Contact Glen Winterbourne in the first instance. Programmes and costs will be discussed and agreed, after which Catch22 will send a signed SLA (with costs) to the commissioner to be signed and returned. Once signed SLA is received, work will commence as agreed.

Reporting Process

For individual spot purchases (behaviour/family support), through an initial agreement and end review meeting (attended by student, parent where appropriate, and school staff member or other relevant professional), the corresponding agreement/review document will be collated and shared with involved parties. Agreement doc's will capture current concerns, strengths and targets. Review doc's will capture what has been achieved, any ongoing concerns and a scale/score of progress by everyone involved. Examples available on request.

Larger scale commissions (i.e 1 day per week termly) will include a termly report including numbers of students worked with, overall impact / outcomes, feedback, case study and summary (examples available on request).

Counselling Services, in accordance with BACP guidelines, will collect anonymous emotional health and well being scaling data with students at the start and end of interventions, with reports detailing this progress, numbers of sessions attended/not attended and numbers of students worked with. Also to include at least 1 case study and summary. Examples available on request.

Fresh Start in Education Ltd

Castle House, Castle Hill Avenue, Folkestone, Kent. CT20 3SA.

Contact name:

Jenny Blackwell - Referrals Lead

Telephone number: 0203 409 6410

Age range of learner/key stage:

4 - 18+ years (up to and including 25yrs old with an EHCP).

Due to the nature of our work being 1:1 with students in local community settings, there is no limit to the numbers of students we are able to accommodate.

Students we work with:

Fresh Start in Education is able to work with any student who is unable to access a permanent place of education. Our aim is to support the student in the interim period whilst a new school place is identified and help prepare them for the transition both in terms of engagement and education.

We can support students who demonstrate significant risk behaviours, requiring a higher staffing level. Our Education Specialists are MAPA (Management of Actual and Potential Aggression) trained, and skilled in de-escalating challenging behaviours.

We offer Accompanied Work Placements for students who require support to get into meaningful employment. Students who have had gaps in their education, for a variety of reason, can often struggle to find a good job that they will enjoy. We provide support in filling the gaps in numeracy and literacy, alongside teaching relevant employability skills. With support from a full time Work Place Mentor we will help the student identify an Employer best suited to their interests and aspirations.

For students who are willing and able to engage in education, we offer online learning. Sessions are provided via a secure platform, where students will meet face to face with their tutor for academic tuition.

Brief description of curriculum offered: (GCSE's/A Levels/Short courses etc.)

Fresh Start are able to deliver any subject that a student needs including:

Each student receives their own bespoke Personal Learning Plan which will identify the targets for the provision.

Expected outcomes for Students:

Each student receives a Personal Learning Plan with targets created to their own current learning and behaviour needs, generally covering the following areas:

The following outcomes can be expected for all students:

Pastoral Support on Offer:

Referral process / Specific intake period:

Referrals can be made by using our referral form at any point during the year.

Initial enquiries can be made by contacting the office on:

0203 409 6410
referrals@freshstartedu.co.uk
Noise Solution
https://www.noisesolution.org/
Phone: 01284 771156, 01284 771340

Mobile: 07949977750

Area covered; East of England

Age range 11+

Noise Solution delivers 'one to one' music mentoring programs with people facing challenging circumstances. Often focused on electronic music and beat making, each session is enhanced, supported, and reinforced through the use of our own bespoke social media platform. Our strengths-based approach safely shares participants' weekly music session highlights, via this platform, with their family and professional key-workers.

By making people feel in control, good at something, and sharing that experience we fulfil a number of known psychological needs required for well-being to flourish. In turn, improved well-being is proven to lead to better engagement, health, and educational outcomes. Noise Solution has been independently found to be highly statistically significant in positively impacting upon well-being.

Time after time parents, professionals and participants tell us that we act as a catalyst for positive change.

Our standard approach provides ten two-hour sessions across ten weeks. For the first five weeks, the Musician will go to the home or school with a mini studio setup. The Musician will work alongside the participant to use music technology to create music which is culturally authentic and responsive to the interests of the individual. Our focus is on creating 'quick wins', to make the participant feel good at something quickly. Musician and participant create tracks using freely available music software, in the genre(s) chosen by the participant. Typically, the music created is grime, drill, drum 'n' bass and the like or acoustic singer/songwriter material.

Our Musicians are intentionally not necessarily experienced in every genre of music, but they are experienced in using the music software to create music. Extensive evidence shows how democratic relationships are key to successful engagement with this population, rather than top down traditional educational models. To model progression, musician and participant move to a geographically appropriate commercial recording studio for the second five weeks. It is important that we use commercial rather than community venues, to maintain the sense of competency and achievement.

Noise Solution tutors are musicians first and foremost. Our tutors are musical mentors not music therapists; real world professional musicians helping people make the music that they relate to, whatever it might be. Our Board are professionals ranging from mental health consultants to committed and experienced social enterprise managers, making sure we retain and deliver the focus on positive social outcomes, helping as many of those who need it as possible

Cost £1,827.50

Ten two-hour sessions (5 at home or school, 5 in a geographically appropriate commercial recording studio).

Access to the private community group for friends, family, professionals.

Weekly session by session communication/reporting.

Arts Award qualification moderation (if desired by the participant).

End of session synopsis report detailing impacts and progression.

​Service overview

CF Education provides a range of educational services for children and young people who have specific academic needs in Suffolk, Essex and Norfolk. We provide specialist individualised support for children who are currently out of education (or on part time timetables), with the goal of helping them make a seamless and successful transition into their next placement. Safeguarding is at the very centre of everything that we do, and this is reflected in all our policies and procedures.

When supporting a young person, we create and implement individualised holistic education programmes facilitated by a highly experienced and skilled team - consisting of Senior Leaders, Teachers, HLTA's, Social Workers, Youth Mentors, Police officers, Thrive practitioners and Therapeutic Practitioners.

We cater for all young people who may be displaying a varied range of complex barriers to education, our provision has a range of tailored programmes which are targeted at young people who fall into high risk groups.

At present we educate students who are:

At risk of gangs and exploitation.

Students excluded or at risk of being excluded.

Social, emotional and/or mental health needs (SEMH)

Special educational needs (SEN).

Following a request for tuition for a student, CF Education will liaise with the referrer to complete our initial assessment that will outline what will be required and what the timetable will look like depending on the package.

A risk assessment will be produced -by a senior member of staff - based on the completed initial assessment and all other relevant paperwork (EHCP/IP).

Areas covered: North, East and South Essex.

Prices for individual or group packages are available on request and are tailored to the individual need and budget.

For further information on how we can help, please contact us:

CF Education Ltd

Delta 1, West Rd

Tel: 01473 725794, 07957222727

A detailed Education handbook and all policies are available upon request.

Outline of provision offer:

Bespoke reintegration planning with short-term tuition including specialist assessment and provision planning for mainstream settings. Teaching methods are person-centred and therapeutic in approach for children and young people who are experiencing difficulties attending school due to anxiety. This might be related to trauma, social anxiety, school phobia, communication need e.g. Selective Mutism/Language needs/Autism. Direct work with parents to support child's engagement in learning.

Reporting: Session report completed and shared with student, parent and liaison with school on a sessional basis. Attendance records and chronology of support. Specialist assessment reports available at additional cost upon request (e.g. statutory assessment etc.).

8.30am - 5pm term time

Age range: Key Stages 2 and 3

Areas covered: NE: Colchester and north to Suffolk border, Tendring

Full extent of Mid Essex, South Essex: Wickford, Billericay and Brentwood

Status: Sole Trader

Enhanced DBS; Designated Safeguarding Lead - trained Feb 2019. BEd (Hons) QTS, MA SEN and Inclusive Education (Open);PGC Speech and Language Needs; Neuro-linguistic Programming in SEN Education. Previously ECC Specialist Teacher (Lead) SEMH and SLCN (2004-2018)

Example of costs: No charge for initial visit to school/ referral agency.

£60 1 ½ hours - 60 minutes direct teaching followed by 30 minutes reflection and planning with learner, parent and liaison with school. Additional teaching time/ meetings £45 per hour. Travel costs 45p per mile (and any parking costs)

Challenger troop is a Community Interest Company that provides military ethos programmes for pupils aged 7 to 19. Programmes are designed to engage pupils to fulfil their academic potential. This is achieved by developing each individuals personal learning and employability skills to help them become confident individuals, effective communicators in class, successful learners and responsible citizens. Pupils work with ex-military service personnel in groups of no more than ten at a variety of military venues.​

​Contact Name: Emily White

Contact Details: emily@chilternmusictherapy.co.uk

Status: Community Interest Company

Full Day Service: £250.00 (7 hours)

Half Day Service: £135.00 (3.5 hours)

Group Sessions: £70.00 (1 hour)

Managing Director - Rosie Axon

Clinical Services Director - Rebecca Atkinson

Geographic areas covered: Essex, London, Bucks, Oxford, Hampshire, Berkshire, Surrey, Lancashire, Kent,Hertfordshire

Emotional difficulties and those who have suffered trauma or bereavement

Behavioural difficulties, including students at risk of exclusion

Child and adolescent mental health difficulties, including depression, eating disorders or self-harm

Learning Disabilities, including children with ASD and Asperger Syndrome

Children with additional needs for speech, communication, motor skills, visual or hearing impairments or those with ADHD

Outline of provision offer
We provide full and half day Music Therapy services in pre-school settings, mainstream schools, ARP's, SEN schools and pupil referral units. Within these services we offer weekly one to one, small group and larger group sessions and staff training. Music Therapy offers both functional and psychological support to a wide range of children and young people, helping to develop learning skills and improve emotional well-being. We support students with a variety of needs including those with:

Learning Disabilities, including children with ASD and Asperger Syndrome

Emotional difficulties and those who have suffered trauma or bereavement

Behavioural difficulties, including students at risk of exclusion

Children on the Child Protection Register and looked after children

Child and adolescent mental health difficulties, including depression, eating disorders or self-harm

Social difficulties, including those who are socially isolated or victims of bullying

Children with additional needs for speech, communication, motor skills, visual or hearing impairments or those with ADHD

Referral for Music therapy can be through school professionals such as LSA's, teachers, SENCO's, or Deputy and Headteachers. Other health professionals can refer as well as parents, carers or relatives and clients can also self refer.

All Music Therapy referrals initial undergo an 6 week assessment, after which a full assessment report is provided for the parent or carer, school and other health professionals. Progress reports are also provided for pupils at stages of Annual Review or EHC revision meetings. Schools receive annual summary reports of the Music Therapy provision, which includes statistical data from the services throughout the year, as well as Return on Investment data, and up to date Ofsted guidance about SEN, and EBD support services which tie in with Music Therapy.

Contact name: Janet Ireland

Tel: 01206 712411

New Approach programme:

This exciting full-time programme offers compulsory education to students in year 11. Attendance is full-time and matches the pattern of the school year. Students are offered a mixture of formal and informal education in a variety of settings. In addition, students study Functional Skills in English and maths as part of their main programme. Programmes are tailored to suit individual needs and provide pathways to further study, Apprenticeships and employment. The programme has succeeded in achieving high levels of positive progression over a sustained period of years.

All applicants to the programme must have the approval of the Local Education Authority (information and guidance on this procedure must be sought from the Area Education Office) or from schools.

All learners will complete an initial six week short programme from September to half-term. Successful completion of a short programme secures progression to the main New Approach programme. This course is a Study Programme, which includes Functional Skills, WorkSkills and activity based learning and enrichment.

Key components of the New Approach programme may include:

​Contact name - Josh Drake

Contact details - j.drake@learn-construction.co.uk

SLA for a full academic year

SLA for rolling contracts per term

We specialise in providing alternative education for 14-16 year old students from secondary schools, post 16 training for school leavers that are not ready for mainstream college environment or just prefer the smaller, friendlier atmosphere. CTP has been specially set up to assist those students who would find the normal learning environment a challenge, or those who find the hands on approach to learning much more beneficial.

CTP offer a range of level 1 City & guilds courses in Bricklaying, Carpentry, Paint & Decorating and Motor Vehicle. In addition to this we also offer level 1 progress 8 qualifications in construction and motor vehicle for students starting in year 9 or 10.

We offer level one Gateway qualifications in the hair and beauty sector, this qualification ranges from award to diploma.

We also deliver functional skills classes from entry 3 to level 2, GCSE Math's and English.

Ipswich 01473 785543

Aimed at students on Key Stage 4 learning programmes, these courses lead to nationally recognised qualifications.

The College offers new opportunities for students to try different types of courses and other career options. The College has new teaching facilities, lots of natural space and new resources offering a variety of hands-on experience.​
https://youth.essex.gov.uk/
Telephone: 03330 139557

Essex Youth Service Raising Attainment Team uses Youth Workers and youth work methods to deliver a range of educational programmes.

We work with Year 6's to Year 11's. to deliver a variety of programmes that meet school needs.

Outcomes are based on the curriculum programmes and include confidence building, accreditations, increased awareness of a variety of issues, personal and social development and life skills.

We are able to deliver:

Two day complementary education programmes

Prevention work

One off workshops or short programmes delivery covering topics such as Managing Emotions and Healthy Relationships etc

Bespoke programmes which are responsive to the needs of the individuals or school

Transitional support for year 6 / 7 and post 16

Our costs depend on the project, ranging from £150 for half day workshops to £4,800 for a 2 day per week complementary education placement for an academic year.

For more information and to make referrals on www.essex.gov.uk/youthservice or contact Melissa Brooker on 03330 139557 or email melissa.brooker@essex.gov.uk

Essex Youth Service is an informal education, social and personal development service targeted at the most vulnerable young people from those communities that need our support the most. The service works together with a number of organisations to help young people. Youth workers have the skills, knowledge and significant experience to work in schools and other educational establishments. The main aim of this work is to successfully re-engage young people in positive learning experiences and to enable them to take responsibility for their learning and boundaries.
www.evolve-intervention.com
Contact Name: Emma Prince

Contact Details: 01245 526069 International House, 776-778 Barking Road, BARKING, London E13 9PJ. (This is not where the service is delivered)

Examples of costs:

Under the introductory offer Mentoring and Coaching starts at £60 per hour and Group Work begins at £80 per hour.

Status: Private Ltd company

Staffing Structure:

A team of practitioners based across Essex led by Company Director Emma Prince.

DBS Checked

Safeguarding trained

All of Essex covered

Age range: 8-18 years old

Outline of provision offer:

Can address issues such as Self Esteem, Anger Management, Self-Harm, Social and Communication Skills, Coping with Bereavement, Identity, Managing Friendships, Overcoming Bullying, Dealing with Anxiety, Engaging in Risky Behaviour.

Coaching - Academic and/or Emotion

Could be focused on any of the following as examples: Academic - Motivation, Time Management Skills, Study Skills, Working through a particular problem area in terms of key skills e.g. numeracy, literacy; Emotion - Building Resilience, Developing emotional literacy, Passive, aggressive and assertive communication, Becoming solution focused, Coping strategies.

Can be designed to meet the needs of a particular group, covering areas such as: Healthy Relationships, Risk Taking, Managing Behaviour, Self Esteem, Health, Managing Stress, Mindfulness, Coping with Transitions.

We can also offer academic tuition in English and Literacy across KS2, KS3 and KS4 for individuals or small groups.

All interventions to take place at the setting of the referring organisation.

Referral Process:

Via referral form - available on request or from website

Reporting Process:

Direct liaison with referrers for each referral - pre and post evaluation data given.

Find Your Spark delivers one to one and group coaching and trainings to 11-25 year olds, their parents and the professionals who work with them.

YOUNG PEOPLE: If the young person expresses interest, they can be signed up to a 'Resilience and Wellbeing' group programme, run over a half term to a maximum of ten young people. Following this, the young people can have between six one to one coaching sessions.

The group coaching costs £20 per person per week for six weeks and the subsequent one to one coaching costs £60 pp. The maximum cost per young person would be £840 which can be taken out of the Pupil Premium budget, which is £935 pp.

The project will have a significant impact on the young people's thoughts, feelings and therefore behaviour which will raise their mental wellbeing. It will also impact their relationships with others including family, friends and those in their community.

Contact Name: Michelle Shavdia

Address: Parson's Hill House, Beech Hill, Colchester, CO3 4DU

Age range: 11-25 year olds, parents and professionals

Status: Social Enterprise

Staffing Structure:

Managing Director - Michelle Shavdia

Mindfulness Practitioner - Jamie Shavdia

Secretary Cris Gedo

Committee Members - Geraldine Colclough & Chris Pullen

PROFESSIONALS/PARENTS: 'Developing your Resilience' one day training and Mental Health Awareness training (one day) Can be delivered individually/standalone or in combination.

Aim: To provide professionals with resilience and wellbeing skills and strategies and mental health awareness.

Useful for: Senior leaders, teachers, middle leaders, support staff, pastoral staff, teaching assistants and NQTs.

Principal Activities:

Principal Outcomes:

1. Increased positive emotion/mental wellbeing

2. Development of resilience levels/skills

3. Increased motivation

4. Increased kindness

5. Calmer behaviour

6. Identification and recognition of strengths

7. Identification and recognition of purpose and meaning to lives

8. Improved relationships

Cost: £120 per person

Additional trainings available:

Coaching and mentoring training for staff and young people: £120 per person.

​Contact Name: Henna Bhatti

Contact Details: 07973 867 460 or 0208 994 1263

251/253 Chiswick High Road

Alternative Provision weekly charge rate example:

Status ( i.e. Charity/Sole Trader) Private Limited Company

Tutors across the country - around 3,000 registered tutors

All tutors are enhanced DBS checked Safeguarding trained

All tutors must read and sign our Safeguarding Policy and receive safeguarding training

Geographic areas covered: Nationwide

Outline of provision offer

Fleet Tutors has a specialist Alternative Provision department dedicated to providing intensive one to one programmes for those learners who are not in mainstream education. The types of needs and difficulties of the young people we work with in this provision include:

All aspects of our Alternative Provision programmes support learners to:

Re-integrate successfully back into a group educational provision most suited to their needs

The management team support carers' learners in doing this in the shortest time possible so that as soon as appropriate, the learner has had a positive educational experience which has allowed them the opportunity to progress enough to return to the best provision for the learner.

Referral form to be completed and sent to Henna at Fleet Tutors

For Alternative Provision, weekly reports are sent. These outline attendance, progress and engagement. Sample report outline attached

Schools currently buying the provision:

Debbie Wilson - Teaching & Learning Manager:

Tel: 07545 864660 Email: Debbie.Wilson@futuregateways.co.uk

Julie Welham - Development Manager:

Tel: 07557 734542 Email: Julie.Welham@futuregateways.co.uk

Address: 80 Western Road, Brentwood, Essex CM14 4SS

Age range:13 - 18 years

Future Gateways offer young people opportunities to achieve both academic and vocational qualifications. We are continuously looking to extend the curriculum to excite and inspire young people to make choices and achieve recognised worthwhile qualifications. We aim to combine qualifications and work experience to assist in their progression to either further education and training or work. Testimonials received for this new provider are based on previous experience with another company.​

Tel: 01268 833978

Gateway 97.8 is the local community radio station for the Basildon and East Thurrock areas of South Essex, providing news, sport and information to the local population, they offer opportunities for young people to improve in confidence by working as part of the radio production team and obtain a relevant qualification.

Award In Radio Production

Learn how to produce and edit programmes for radio.

Radio Production - Level 2

Turn theory into practice with this very 'hands on' course.

Extended Certificate In Radio Production - Level 2

This course provides you with a substantial portfolio of work and information in addition to demonstrating your ability to combine good practice with sound theory.

Entry Level 3 Award In Preparation For Event Volunteering

An entry level award to prepare volunteers for work at various events.

Level 2 Award In Volunteering

This course considers the various factors that must be taken into account by those managing events. Risk analysis, crowd control, health & safety, scheduling and coordinating team activities.​

Status: Charity

Contact: Sioux Thorpe on: 07798 898 702

HRA Harwich has a unique ability to teach transferable life and workplace skills to young people who face challenges in formal educational settings. The full 'yard' experience allows children to: grow in confidence; measure risks effectively; learn to take responsibility and regulate their emotions while developing communication skills and building positive relationships.

What do our sessions consist of?

Our sessions include stable management, equine theory and horse-riding lessons.

The stable management section of our sessions focus on how to care for our ponies and horses. This includes: how to stay safe when working with the animals; mucking out and bedding down stables; feeding and how to groom.

Equine theory lessons help the children learn more about horses in general. This includes: the anatomy of horses; types of behaviour; different colours and breeds; habits and lifestyles of horses.

In the horse riding lessons, children will learn the essential pieces of tack and how to put them on safely. The students will then learn to ride. The content of the riding lessons will vary depending on ability and confidence of the children we are working with. Lessons will be differentiated and planned for each individual pupil.

1.5hr session *Mon-Fri 10- 14:30*
1 pupil £40 pp
2 pupils £35 pp
3 + pupils £30 pp

2hr session * Mon - Fri 10.30-12:30 OR 12:30 - 14:30*
1 pupil £50pp

2 pupils £45 pp
3 + pupils £40pp

2.5hr session *Mon - Fri 10-12:30 OR 12:30-15:00*
1 pupil £60pp
2 pupils £50pp
3 + pupils £45pp

If you have any further questions or you would like information on how to book a session, please contact Sioux Thorpe on: 07798 898 702 or alternatively you can email us at: Sioux@HarwichHorseRangers.co.uk or eskimahri@aol.com

Hornchurch - Schools Liaison 01708 462893

Havering College offers a range of courses and taster days on subjects and courses including: Hair & Beauty, Performing Arts, Engineering, Motor vehicle, Childcare, the taster days activities are free.​ Our vocational courses for 14-16 also include functional skills English and Maths.

Contact Name: Hannah Harris
Contact Details:
Tel: 07717683471

Address: 66, Hobleythick Lane, Westcliff on Sea, Essex SS0 0RH

Staffing Structure: Lead Teacher and Director: Hannah Harris

DBS Checked and Safeguarding trained

Geographic areas covered: Rayleigh, Wickford, Southend, Basildon, Benfleet, Canvey, Chelmsford and surrounding areas

Outline of provision offer: Qualified teacher with a dedicated classroom for KS1 and KS2 pupils who are unable to access full time, mainstream education. Inspire Learning will work closely with schools to ensure the pupil makes good progress, their attainment and confidence improves and (where appropriate) will assist with the transition back to school. We aim to place a student with a tutor within 48 hours of receiving the referral and tuition can be provided at home or at school if required.
We work with:

Young people in hospital or with health problems

Temporarily or permanently excluded pupils

Pupils with SEN needs

Looked after children

Children not engaging at school/anxious/ school refusers

Children with complex social and emotional needs

Costs: 1:1 tuition- £35 per hour (maximum 15 hours per pupil, per week) Small group tuition (up to 3 students): prices available on request.

Referral Process: Direct from Schools and LA

Reporting Process: Daily reporting to the referring school in regard to attendance, behaviour and lesson reports.

​Contact Name: Sarah Ferguson

Address: Lambourne End Centre, Manor Road, Lambourne End, Essex, RM4 1NB.

Examples of costs: Regular programmes such as Hands On, Food for Thought and Transition are £75/person/day.

Geographic areas covered Essex and London

Qualifications for age 13 and above.

Practical learning programmes for all ages.

Adventurous activities age 8 and above.

Outline of provision offer

Lambourne End offers a range of outdoor learning programmes to young people of all ages and abilities. These can be short term interventions for individuals or groups or longer term programmes. At KS2 and 3, our programmes offer young people the opportunity to experience the full range of adventurous activities, forest activities, gardening and animal care. At KS 4 and 5, students can focus on one area and work towards qualifications at Levels 1, 2 or 3.

Referral process; Phone the centre on 020 85003047 to discuss a suitable package or arrange a visit.

Contact Name: Matthew Brakenbury, Education Director

Contact Details:01206 252152 / 07957 932407

Address: Academy House, 39 Hazel Close, Thorrington, CO7 8HJ

iAspire Page: http://www.learningacademies.co.uk/iaspire-11-tuition/

Status: Limited Company

Staffing Structure and Qualifications:

CEO, Education Director, Lead Tutor Team, Tutors, Finance Manager, Administrative Officer.

Senior Leadership Team are experienced head teachers and education directors - with significant experience of special educational needs and working creatively and effectively in the alternative provision sector. All tutors hold cleared, enhanced DBS checks and are highly experienced and qualified in their roles. All team members hold a minimum of a Level 2 Safeguarding Qualification with those in the role of Designated Safeguarding Leads are qualified to Level 3.

Geographic Coverage

Geographic areas covered: Essex, Suffolk and Norfolk.

Age range: 4-16 years

Outline of provision offered:

iAspire Programme.A highly effective, bespoke 1:1 education programme for vulnerable children and young people. The iAspire Programme is delivered on a 1:1 basis in the students home, a neutral venue or within school.

iAspire aims to provide a high quality, bespoke provision either as a pathway back to mainstream education or on a long term basis to secure key qualifications such as functional skills, GCSE's. Similarly, iAspire can support students towards the SATs at primary level. iAspire can offer a short term, respite placement when current provision has faltered or can offer a long-term solution for those for whom mainstream education is just not possible.

Referral Process and Programme Outline

Telephone Call or email to the Education Director in the first instance to discuss. Referral Form completed. An iAspire Assessment Meeting will then be arranged to meet, not just with the young person, but also with key individuals/organisations involved in the education of the student.

The Assessment Meetings provide an excellent opportunity for Learning Academies to really understand the obstacles and challenges as well as providing an opportunity to recognise strengths and areas for positive development. Learning Academies will offer an honest and realistic 'Plan of Action' for all those it considers suitable for the programme. This can be tailored as required. Tuition is continually monitored and the programme remains highly reflective with the ability to be flexible to meet the complex needs of the students with whom it works.

Following agreement of the Action Plan, students are then carefully matched to an experienced tutor who will look to 'meet them where they are' and to 'start afresh'. The tutors work alongside their students to mentor and educate, offering a programme that challenges and offers a chance to succeed.

iAspire offers a refreshing approach to education. Creative, challenging, personalised and productive. A range of subjects are currently offered, including maths, English, MFL, IT skills, geography, history, life skills qualifications (first aid, fire safety etc), social and cultural experiences and sports. For some students the initial focus may simply be to 'build relationships' and a 'purposeful recreational programme' can be offered as a stepping stone to securing engagement.

iAspire Assessment Meeting: £90 + VAT

iAspire Tuition: £45+VAT per hour - minimum of two hours in any one session.

(Tutor travel is payable for journeys over 15 miles at 45p per mile).

Students study for between 2 and 25 hours per week.

For further information:

LA & Schools Co-ordinator - Elizabeth Bonnett

DBS Checked and Safeguarding trained

Rayleigh, Wickford, Southend, Basildon, Benfleet, Canvey and surrounding areas

Outline of provision offer

Specialist teaching within a dedicated tuition centre for pupils who have been temporarily or permanently excluded as well as those pupils that have had long periods of time out of education.

Local Tuition work with the referring school to develop and progress the pupils education plan and to ensure their attainment improves and they remain on target. Half or whole day sessions available.

In certain circumstances the tuition can be provided at home or at school if required.

Direct from Schools and LA

Daily reporting to the referring school in regard to attendance, behaviour and lesson reports.

Helen English - Head

Direct line: 07585 379759

School Road

Colchester

Status: part of the SEAX Trust

Age range: support for Reception to post-16

LOOP is a specialist SEMH provider able to support schools and Local Authorities in successfully meeting the needs of pupils and young adults with (SEND) difficulties across Essex. The service will work in liaison with schools and Local Authorities to both enhance the achievement of pupils and the ability of staff in educational settings to meet the needs of pupils in the most appropriate and flexible ways.

Initial referral visit to school/agency: FREE

Pre-provision home visit (where applicable): £70 + mileage (at 45p p/m from Langham)

Attendance at meetings/reviews: £70 per hour, per member of staff

For 1:1 support: £70 per hour (including mileage)

AQA Unit Award Scheme

Additional Provision

Who the service provides for

LOOP aims to provide a comprehensive EYFS to post-16 service which will support the LEA and colleagues in all types of schools.

Contact LOOP via:

Tel: 01206 271571 ext 228

Hours of operation

Tutoring: 0900-1530

Office: 0800-1700

​Contact Name: Tina Moore

Contact Details: 01992 611902
tina@mooreteachers.co.uk www.mooreteachers.co.uk
31 Western Road, Nazeing, Essex, EN9 2QH

Provision Offer

Moore Teachers is a specialist primary teaching and tutor provision covering the districts of Essex from Uttlesford to Epping Forest and the districts of East Hertfordshire.

We are a credible provision with many years of experience in education and special educational needs. We hold REC Audited Education Status.

Moore Teachers offer 1 to 1 education sessions for vulnerable children and young people who are not in education - we are passionate about supporting pupils to return to the classroom. We can provide support to pupils from KS1 to KS4. Tutoring sessions can be arranged at pupils' homes or alternative venues to suit each pupil's needs.

All tutors are qualified, experienced teachers with QTS. Teaching sessions are planned with reference to EHCPs, targets provided or PLPs. Tutors are skilled to adapt/differentiate their teaching to meet the needs of pupils. Meetings are arranged with parties involved as part of an induction process, so all are fully informed as to expectations.

All staff have an enhanced DBS with barred list check and have met all checks under KCSIE. They all have safeguarding, prevent, lone-worker and e-safety accredited training as standard and have access to a range of additional CPD to ensure the needs of individual pupils are met.

Reporting Process

Reports are submitted weekly to Moore Teachers. These provide information regarding learning covered, assessment, progress, engagement and attendance. Termly reports will be provided to all relevant parties

£45 - £55 per hour. Minimum of 2 hour sessions

Referral Process

Contact Tina Moore

Sole Trader - Private Limited Company

Wickford - 01268 728076

Colchester - 01206 615590

The Rallysport Engineering Academy is an alternative education provision, specialising in the teaching of motor vehicle mechanics, to learners, from all backgrounds. They have been specifically set up to assist those students who would find the normal learning environment a challenge, or to those who find the hands on approach to learning more beneficial. Students can join any time during the academic year and start working towards completing a level one qualification.​

Contact Name: Carla Ryan

Tel: 01245 260100 / 07971872547

Address: 2nd Floor Ford House, 31-34 Railway St, Chelmsford, Essex, CM1 1QS

Geographic areas covered: Essex

Age range: 3-18

Outline of provision offer: 1:1 support Teachers

Schools currently buying the provision:

Brinkley Grove

Oakfield Primary

Walton-on-the-Naze Primary

Contact name: Rachel King, BA (QTS)

4 Merilies Close,

Westcliff-on-Sea,

Contact name: Gemma Quantrill

Contact number:07720805658

Address: Waring Room, The Street, Heybridge, CM9 4NB

We believe in investing in people. As professionals in the helping profession, we believe and aspire to offer a better future to those children, young people and families we work with. Success for us means unleashing the potential of each individual we engage with, so they can grow and develop each day, to be better versions of themselves. Our values are grounded in our determination to be the change we want to see in the world, through passion, commitment and integrity. We want to plant a seed of kindness and compassion in a generation that will produce resilience & hope and enable them to fulfil their own destinies. Our success therefore will be measured in the lives we changed through REACH.

Reach runs 2 services:
Turnaround Project
Programme is intended for students that are on the verge of permanent exclusion due to numerous behavioral and emotional issues. Students would normally have issues with resilience, emotional regulation, poor social communication and self esteem and confidence issues who attend the programme. The programme also work with students that are getting involved in unsafe behaviour within the community and putting themselves at risk.

Our highly skilled staff team offers a holistic approach to enabling students to reflect and re-engage in education over 6-12 week period. This programme is open to students with or without an EHCP. We will work closely with both students and families to ensure that the system around the child supports and encourages successful reintegration.

Turnaround includes:

1:1 service, mentoring, direct work and therapeutic intervention is used to help engage students into learning. Our family intervention team will work closely with the family using different approaches such as non-violent resistance (NVR) to help promote positive and healthy relationships within the family home. This service can be used for anxious school refusers, mentoring of challenging students, students that have been out of education due to high level behaviour and haven't yet got an education placement or to assist with managed moves.
There is no entry level criteria into either services, the service work with the students where they are at and uses a strength based approach to help reengage them and the family with the education system. An intervention plan is then drawn up and shared with school, parents and students and revisited throughout the period of time we are commissioned to work with the student.

Cost
Outreach £45 - £65 per session
Outreach packages for managed moves set price discussed upon referral dependent on the length of time required.
Turnaround programme £4000 for 6-12 weeks full time provision, including pickups and drop offs, student kit and breakfast and lunch

​Contact: Phil White, Provision Manager for Essex

Red Balloon of the Air (RBAir) provides an innovative, blended online and face-to-face academic and therapeutic programme for students aged 9-18. The common factors for our students are trauma and difficulty attending school, often rooted in bullying, anxiety or mental health issues, illness or a variety of other causes. Our provision comprises three interwoven strands of Education, Wellbeing and Community, with the aim of students' overall recovery, reintegration and successful transition to the next stage of their lives.

Students admitted will have expressed a desire to be at Red Balloon and make progress. They commit to behaving with respect and consideration.

All RBAir students in Essex receive:

a computer, along with induction and support provided by RBAir .

support with transition back to school or to college.

can take exams at a Red Balloon of the Air or other registered exam centre.
www.seachangesailingtrust.org.uk
Please contact the office below on 01621 888 or info@seachangesailingtrust.org.uk or Richard Titchener Skipper and Executive Officer on 07895 063838 or richard@seachangesailingtrust.org.uk to discuss your requirements.

SEA-CHANGE SAILING TRUST DofE Approved Activity Provider, RYA Training & Sailability Foundation Centre, ASTO member.

Sea-Change Sailing Trust

Downs Road Boatyard

Tel: 01621 840982

Sea-Change Projects Ltd. A not-for-profit company limited by guarantee, registered in England no. 6163852 Charity no. 1125958

The Sea-Change Sailing Trust, based at Maldon, offers those working with hard-to-reach young people an opportunity to engage them in shared positive activity living and working together aboard a large traditional sailing vessel. This challenging, yet safe, environment provides structure and boundaries that make sense to everyday life. In a group totalling up to twelve and accompanied by support staff who understand their needs, they work watches so as to play a full part in the running of the ship on deck as well as domestic tasks. It is a week in the natural world where people who struggle in a normal classroom situation learn through activity, and gives staff the chance to review what people can achieve. For students needing high ratio support or individual attention, we can tailor a residential package for small numbers.

We also welcome students over 14 years from accompanied trips, whose needs we understand, to return independently in our Youth Sailing Scheme during school holidays, and we will discuss referrals with benefit/risk assessments for new people.​
lisa.beeton@southessex.ac.uk
Tel: 01268 461604

South Essex College offers a School Programme to 14-16 year olds covering a variety of vocational courses throughout the academic year. Our programmes have practical elements providing a taste of industry and offer students valuable life skills. All our courses aid with progression to Post-16 education.

14-16 Transition Pathways programmes aim to:

enhance student's self-belief through teambuilding activities

promote active collaborative learning that fosters relationships

provide an educational experience that is challenging and enriching

offer an environment where students feel accepted and affirmed

Contact Name: Stacey Folkard

Address: Elizabeth House, 28 Baddow Rd, Chelmsford, CM2 0DG

Examples of costs:

£40.75 per/hr. Minimum of 2 hours.

121 or small group tuition.

DBS Checked

Safeguarding trained

Geographic areas covered: England and Wales

Age range 0-25 years old

Outline of provision offer:

Provide temporary education staff for tuition on school site, at home or other suitable settings. Candidates will complete feedback forms and/or Essex education monitoring forms as and when asked to.

​Daniel Lawrence - Chelmsford - 01245 358855

Ben Pratt - Tendring - 01255 679585

Outline of provision offer

Referrals can be made directly to the school by individual schools or by groups of schools working together. The shortest placement is for a term. A referring school is expected to pay for a terms placement but there is flexibility to swap pupils if the placement breaks down for any reason.

Referring schools receive automatic attendance data for their pupils each morning via email. Weekly contact with the family and referring school via email and telephone to update on progress. Referring schools receive a copy of the ILP and baseline data during the first 2 weeks of a programme that includes targets for the pupil during their time at TLG. The referring school and parents get a formal report each term to update them on progress against their targets and academic progress in the core curriculum. Both parents and referrers can request weekly behaviour reports via our electronic system.

​Early interventions from Tute

Tute is the leading provider of small group, online teaching to schools, having supported over 250,000 pupils and hundreds of schools in its first two years of operation alone. We are commissioned directly by the DfE, have received positive recognition from OfSTED, are associated with Pupil Premium award winning schools and are recommended by the Welsh Government. We deliver live and interactive lessons online. Our lessons are not pre-recorded, they are delivered in real time by experienced UK qualified teachers.

Contact Name: Kate McCombe

Address: Unit 3, Cheseney

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You have to stay in education or training until you're 18 and you can decide how you do this after you turn 16. Here are the options to consider.

Study full-time

You can stay at your current school, move to a sixth form or a college.

You need to find the courses or subjects you're interested in or that offer you the best route to the qualifications you want.

What you can study

Subject based qualifications

If you enjoy a particular subject and you're thinking of going to university, A-levels and the International Baccalaureate, could be for you.

Applied or vocational courses

If you're interested in a particular career or industry, courses like National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) and Business and Technology Education Council (BTEC) diplomas, could be for you.

You might still be able to go to university with these courses. Talk to your careers adviser for advice.

T Levels

T levels offers a mixture of classroom learning and 'on-the-job' experience in an industry placement of at least 45 days. GOV.UK has more information on T Levels.

UCAS has more information on post-16 qualifications you can take.

The National Careers Service for more information and advice on learning, training and work.

Traineeships

Traineeships will help you get the skills and experience you need to get an apprenticeship or a job. They often involve math and English study combined with a work experience placement.

GOV.UK has guidance on traineeships.

Work experience

A work experience placement can help develop your skills in a workplace environment. Essex Youth Service can help you find a placement.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships combine workplace training for a specific career with study. It will help you progress into full employment or further study.

You can apply for an apprenticeship if you're aged 16 or over.

Find out more about apprenticeships.

Work with training

If you'd prefer to work, you'll have to do further training while in your job. To find out more speak to your school or college careers adviser or visit National Careers Service.

Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to get experience in all kinds of different roles and it will help you prepare for further education or employment.

Search for current volunteering opportunities on our volunteering page.

Get help and advice

Our employability and skills team support young people aged 16 to 18 with education, employment and training options.

Special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

If you have an education, health and care plan (EHCP), your information advice and guidance adviser will talk to you about your plans for the future and provide support on what to do next.

Find more information and advice on the Essex local offer website.

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Post-16 options including full-time study, work experience, apprenticeships, volunteering and work with training

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Looking for careers advice? Find out everything you need to know.

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UCAS connects people to University, post Uni studies including teacher training, apprenticeships & internships. Find all the information for your next step.

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Careers advice - job profiles, information and resources | National Careers Service

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The National Careers Service can help you with your career, learning and training choices. Find out more about us and the different ways we can support you. This service is available to people who live in England.

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Whether you're deciding what to study, planning your future career or just curious about the world of work, we're here to help with advice from experts and from young people who've found a path that suits them.

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Whether you're deciding what to study, taking your exams, planning a career, or just curious, we're here to explain the world of work, with advice from people who've found the right path for them.

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Support with homework

If you need help with your homework, you can borrow a wide range of non-fiction books, book a computer to study online and use our free WiFi.

Online story writing workshop

Are you a budding writer? Children's author Catherine Emmett has made us a fantastic video workshop on writing stories to share with families.

Whether you want to improve your story writing skills to help with school work or you just love writing for fun there are some great ideas and tips here to help you get started, develop their story and come up with a fantastic ending.

Catherine Emmett is author of King of the Swamp and The Pet.

Reading Well for Teens

Reading Well for teens suggests recommended reading and digital resources to help you understand your feelings and boost your confidence. Teens and health and wellbeing experts have chosen the books to help you manage your emotions and cope with difficult times.

The booklist is targeted at teenagers (13-18) and includes a range of reading levels and formats to support less confident readers and encourage engagement.

Autism friendly libraries

Essex Library Service is part of the national Autism Friendly Libraries programme, so if your child needs any extra support when you visit the library please ask staff for help.

For young adults with learning disabilities

The Essex Local Offer lists services and support for children and young adults up to the age of 25 who have special educational need or disabilities.

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Accessibility software is installed on all of our public computers. You can use the Windows Ease of Access Centre located on the desktop of the computer to enlarge the screen display, change the colour scheme to a high contrast theme or read text out loud.

Using a printer or scanner

Wireless Internet Access (Wi-Fi)

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Join A Library Online To Get Free Access To E-Comics And Much More! An Essex Youth Service Guide

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The Essex Youth Service is supporting young people during lockdown with a range of online activities and resources. Did you know you can join your local library online for free access to e-comics, e-magazines and much more?

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The Essex Youth Service is supporting young people during lockdown with a range of online activities and resources. Did you know you can join your local library online for free access to e-comics, e-magazines and much more?
Are you already a member of your local library? If not, now is the time to join. A library isn't just a place where you have to go in to get printed books. It's a much, much bigger resource.

Search online for "online library near me" or "[where you live] online library" (e.g. "Essex online library" if you live in Essex). This will bring up council information about your local council-run library and its online services.

How to join a library online

Joining a library is free and easy.

During lockdown, you may be able join your local library online. You don't need to go in to pick up your library card. You can just verify your account by email.

What online services can you get from the library?

When it comes to E-comics, you can enjoy everything from The Beano to Star Wars, Marvel and Manga titles. E-audiobooks are great, too - for when you want to listen to something while you're doing chores or you're not in the mood for reading. And of course, e-magazines will help you follow your special interests for free - anything from fashion to fast cars.

How it works at the Essex County Council library

Check the information at your own local library to see exactly how the online services work! With Essex County Council, you just sign up online then register for PressReader to read comics, magazines and newspapers for free. Or you can also get the free RBdigital app for Android, iphone and ipad to download your e-magazines or e-comics straight to your mobile device.

About the Essex Youth Service

Essex Youth Service is here to help young people in Essex get the most out of school, work and life. They are running an exciting range of online activities for young people aged 13-19. Click the link to find out more and check out their Youth Friendly Organisation profile here on Youth Employment UK!

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Join a library online to get free access to e-comics and much more! An Essex Youth Service guide

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Did you know you can join your local library online for free access to e-comics, e-magazines and much more? The Essex Youth Service is here to help.

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Are you in need of a device?

Do you need a mobile phone to complete basic daily tasks? Or maybe you're after a laptop so that your children can complete their homework online?

Whatever the reason, if you're in need of a device please get in touch with your local community volunteering service (CVS).

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Are you in need of a device?

Do you need a mobile phone to complete basic daily tasks? Or maybe you're after a laptop so that your children can complete their homework online?

Whatever the reason, if you're in need of a device please get in touch with your local community volunteering service (CVS).

You can find the details to contact your local CVS below:

Basildon, Billericay and Wickford

Braintree and Colchester:

Brentwood

Castle Point

Chelmsford

Epping Forest

Harlow

Maldon

Rayleigh and Rochford

Southend

Tendring

Thurrock

Uttlesford

Others

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Do you need a mobile phone to complete basic daily tasks? Or maybe you're after a laptop so that your children can complete their homework online? Whatever the reason, if you're in need of a device please get in touch with your local community volunteering service (CVS).

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We recognise that excellent digital connectivity is one of the key foundations for a successful and future-proof economy. The key to building a stronger economy for the future is enabling people to build the skills they need to be part of the business recovery.

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Get computer and internet access, improve your digital skills and stay secure online

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Computer and internet access

Essex Libraries have free computers and WiFi that you can use if you don't have access to a computer or the internet yourself.

Improve your digital skills

There are many organisations in Essex that can help you to improve your digital skills and use the internet.

ACL Essex offers Let's Get Digital courses for all ages.

Essex Libraries run free courses to help improve digital skills.

Online resources

Learn My Way has free online courses to help you use a computer, browse the internet and send emails.

The Barclays Bank Digital Eagles programme has online courses and advice to help build confidence with computers and the internet. You can also book a Digital Eagles session at your local Barclays branch.

Staying safe and secure online

The following websites have advice about technology and staying safe online:

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Get computer and internet access, improve your digital skills and stay secure online

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SEND Young people - Courses and learning for over 18s

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SEND Young people - Courses and learning for over 18s

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There are opportunities for people aged 18 and over with special needs and disabilities in Essex to develop their skills. This includes higher education and supported learning as well as personal and social development.

There are lots of universities and colleges, with full and part-time options, as well as learning from home. If you want to stay in education, you can find the right option for you.

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There are opportunities for people aged 18 and over with special needs and disabilities in Essex to develop their skills. This includes higher education and supported learning as well as personal and social development.

There are lots of universities and colleges, with full and part-time options, as well as learning from home. If you want to stay in education, you can find the right option for you.
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Courses and learning for over 18s | Essex Local Offer

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Find opportunities to develop your skills

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This guide will explain what opportunities can help you get a job. We call this a pathway to employment. All young people should have a pathway from as early as Year 9.

A pathway to employment will give you experience and the skills you need to work.

What work looks like is different for everyone and it's ok if your choices change. You can take things one step at a time.

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This guide will explain what opportunities can help you get a job. We call this a pathway to employment. All young people should have a pathway from as early as Year 9. A pathway to employment will give you experience and the skills you need to work. What work looks like is different for everyone and it’s ok if your choices change. You can take things one step at a time.

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Children with special educational needs and disabilities (SEND)

You can still educate them at home even if they have an education, health and care (EHC) plan but you need to ensure your child's special educational needs are met.

If your child goes to a special school, you will need our permission before you can take them out of the school and start home educating them.

Contact the Essex SEND Information Advice and Support (IAS) Service for information and advice.

Essex Local Offer provides services and support for children with special needs and disabilities.

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Home Education - Essex Special Educational Needs & Disability

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A parent or carer can choose to educate their child at home, this is known as ‘Elective Home Education or EHE’.

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Essex County Council Information about Home education

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Essex County Council Information about Home education

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What to do if you want to educate your child at home and signposting to organisations who can help you

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We can support young people aged 16-18 who are not in education, employment or training and are looking for work.

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Careers Courses for Post-18 Decision-Making

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Careers Courses for Post-18 Decision-Making

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The course is open to all young people, but has a particular focus on those from backgrounds currently under-represented in higher education, to support the University of London’s commitment to the social mobility pledge. As such, video stories throughout the course feature graduates from under-represented backgrounds sharing their experiences and advice. As well as up-to-date and accurate text information, each module contains a range of interactive activities, including quizzes and guided thinking activities.

The course has been built in Moodle (to enable young people to experience a mode of study that is representative of post-18 learning platforms) and is divided into two modules:

1. Understanding your options – gives students an overview of their post-18 options and factors to consider (from money matters to current labour market information and skills and employability) when picking an option.

2. What’s the right choice for me? – designed to help 16-18 year-olds understand more about themselves, what’s important to them and where different options can lead, to help them make a well-informed decision about their next step.

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If you're feeling unsure about what to do after school or college, our course is for you!your post-18 options, and help you make a great decision about your next step.
It's designed to help guide you through thinking about
It's impartial, up-to-date and designed by qualified careers consultants from the University of London Careers Service.

What you'll get

You'll learn more about yourself and your options and gain insights to help you to make great decisions. You'll experience a university-style virtual learning environment.

You'll have access to a certificate of completion to download (please note that this course doesn't award university credit).

How to access

On a desktop, laptop or tablet - simply enrol and take the course using your browser.
On a mobile - for the best experience, download the Moodle mobile app and join our site at learn.careers.lon.ac.uk.

More free courses?
If you are considering options in HE, you might also want to check out our Taster Courses, in lots of different subjects from across our member universities.

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careers courses for post-18 decision-making

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Careers Courses for Post-18 Decision-Making

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Free online courses to help you figure out what to do next If you’re feeling unsure about what to do after school or college, our courses are for you! They’re designed to help you really understand and think about your post-18 options, and make a great decision about your next steps.
Our courses are: Impartial (we’re not trying to promote anything!) Up-to-date (including a full range of options including apprenticeships, school leaver programmes and more) Real (featuring real-life stories from our students and alumni) Professionally-designed (by our highly qualified careers consultants) What you’ll get
If you complete one of our courses you will: Learn more about yourself and your options Gain insights to equip you to make great decisions about your next steps Experience a university-style virtual learning environment A certificate of completion if you can download if you’d like to (although these courses don’t award university credit)
Instant self-enrolment is available now for the online careers course(s) below. Click a course title to enrol and get started today!
If you are considering options in HE, you might also want to check out our Taster courses in lots of different subjects.

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Here you will find a link to a series of career talks by young people for young people.

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find out whats happening locally for jobs and employment

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Essex Opportunities supports our local residents to explore career choices and provides advice for employers grow their talent.

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Skills and Employability Opportunities in Thurrock.

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Here you can find out where to get more information and intelligence of the UK labour market. The widget and websites listed here all use data from the LMI for All service. Some of the websites combine LMI for All data with other types of information, such as videos, whilst others present data as charts. Take a look and see which websites you like.

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Here you can find out where to get more information and intelligence of the UK labour market. The widget and websites listed here all use data from the LMI for All service. Some of the websites combine LMI for All data with other types of information, such as videos, whilst others present data as charts. Take a look and see which websites you like.

Explore jobs linked to your skills and interests using Skillsometer

Skillsometer can help you discover what jobs you might like to do in the future. You will be presented with a series of statements. Select the emoji that shows how you feel about each statement. You will be given suggestions of jobs linked to what you most enjoy doing.

Explore different occupations using Careerometer

Careerometer can be used to explore and compare key information about occupations, help you learn about different occupations and identify potential careers.

It provides access to a selection of UK headline data relating to pay, weekly hours of work and future employment prospects for different occupations, as well as description of the occupation.

Simply type in the title of the job you are interested in and the widget provides a series of options from which you can select the most relevant to you. You can then look up another two occupations and compare. You can also select 'display the UK average' and compare the information with the occupation you have selected.

LMI Learning Units

These short learning units have been developed by the LMI for All project team to support career practitioners and teachers using, or interested in accessing and using, labour market information (LMI) as part of the careers education, advice, guidance and counselling process.

The units will be extended, but currently cover:

What is LMI and why is it important?;

Who uses LMI and what for?;

Sources of LMI; Limitations of LMI;

Features of LMI;

Choosing amongst sources of LMI;

Understanding replacement demand and skills shortages.

To access the units, please start here.

Explore other websites that present information on the UK labour market

icould is a careers website which uses LMI for All to provide context alongside careers videos.

U-Explore provide careers guidance solutions for schools and colleges using LMI for All in Start.

SACU is an online source of careers information for young people, parents, teachers and careers advisers.

RCU Ltd. is a data dashboard which draws on LMI for All data and is designed to help inform curriculum design.

For more websites that display labour market information have a look at our directory of LMI for All users.

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Learn Live have worked successfully with companies like The BBC, Balfour Beatty, Gatwick Airport, National Apprenticeship Service, Lancashire LEP, Network Rail, IBM, Health Education England and The NHS since 2015 to deliver careers advice, recruitment opportunities and health awareness broadcasts into schools and colleges across the UK.

The Learn Live technology is free to schools and colleges and doesn’t require any additional equipment to be purchased or procured to interact with the live broadcasts. All broadcasts can be viewed via interactive whiteboards or projectors using IE or Google Chrome browsers on existing laptops, PCs or via an app on tablet devices.

Since 2015, Learn Live have delivered over 350 live broadcasts and reached over 400,000 young people in schools, colleges and other educational institutions including Job Centre Plus. Over 2,000 schools and colleges have also engaged with the on demand video content with live interactive chat.

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Home | Virtual Learning Environment | FREE Online Learning | Learn Live

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Join Our Virtual Learning Environment. Engage and Interact With Our FREE Online Learning & Educate Yourself For The Future. LIVE Chat Feature Open!

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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CXK Resources: Post 16-18 Options & Resources

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Featured resource

Autumn - Term Ahead Planner

Discover valuable resources to enhance your career guidance this autumn term! We're excited to release a series of resources aligned with events and campaigns, perfect for engaging students, staff and parents &amp; carers in the world of apprenticeships.

Are you hosting an event for National Care Leavers Week 2023?

Recipe resource for The Parent Perspective Podcast S3 E3

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Apprenticeship resources for schools, teachers, parents

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Opportunities Across the County
Jump into Work - Online Construction Programme

12 week programme

Gain real life work experience in construction

Five year CSCS Green Card

Employability session to help you prepare for work and build your CV

Work placement in your chosen sector with a local employer

Training allowance of £5 per day

2024 Start Dates: 4 March, 20 May

Jump into Work - Online Short Skills Programme

12 week programme

Employability session to help you prepare for work and build your CV

Improve your English and Maths skills

Work placement in your chosen sector with a local employer

Boost your confidence, self-belief and independence

Training allowance of £5 per day

2024 Start Dates: 4 March , 1 April

Ixion will be holding Jump into Work information sessions every Thursday for parents, carers and young people to find out more about courses and ask questions. To sign up for the next session please call Bimpe Adebanjo on 07894980672.

Creative Sport & Leisure
The Future Skills Programme is for anyone aged 16-18, or up to 25 if you have an Education Health Care Plan (EHCP), and will last the duration of 6 months, on the programme you will learn all the essential skills to start your dream career in Sport and Physical Activity.

The programme will offer classroom-based learning alongside work experience with businesses in the local area. Learners will be timetabled between 9am-5pm for 22.5 hours a week (e.g. 3 days a week, 7.5 hours each day). The qualifications that can be gained throughout this programme are detailed below:

Level 1 Award in Active, Healthy Living Qualification

English and Maths Functional Skills

Employability Skills

You will also have the opportunity to complete work experience at an employer of your choice.

Enrolment Date: End of January 2024

The Prince's Trust Essex
Get free support to develop the skills and confidence you need to find a job or start a business.

Wilderness Foundation
Young people ages 15-21 who struggle with their mental health, family, social, and personal problems find a new way of living through the Wilderness Foundation's flagship project "The TurnAround Project".

TurnAround is a structured nine month long self-development and employability project for young people aged from 15 to 21 years old. The aim is to enable each young people to make positive change to their lives using nature as a catalyst. They support each young person with their own individual needs which is what makes the project a success.

Contact: Mark O'Sullivan- mark@wildernessfoundation.org.uk

ACL Apprenticeships
Offering apprenticeships across Essex for 16 to 18 year olds in a number of sectors.

Business School

Early Years & Education

Health, Science & Care

IT & Digital

Essex County Fire & Rescue Service Recruitment
We will be opening our wholetime applications again in Spring. Apply to be a wholetime firefighter.

Essex County Council - Talent Pool
The Talent Pool is a free and quick sign up page for individuals to view what vacancies are available to them as well as being able to get matched to roles we have here at the Council. Recruiters will find their profiles and CV'S and based on what is included, they can be matched with the "Perfect" role for them.

Spingpod host a number of virtual work experience programmes within various sectors. Sign up for programme dates or view on demand to explore careers with industry professionals. Certificates on completion.

Support

The Essex Local Offer
Advice for young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND)

Do you have a young person who is looking for positive next steps in their life? The Essex Local Offer can help young people find the right type of training and work. The website includes information on supported internships, employment and accessible apprenticeships.

Autism Central
The Autism Central Peer Education Programme offers families and carers of autistic people high-quality and easily accessible autism education, training, and support. Support is provided by parents of carers of autistic people who are happy to share their knowledge and experience with others. Request for support

We know people are worried about rising costs and may be struggling. This document outlines a range of services, resources and additional information to help the county during this difficult time.
Active Essex - Cost of Living Support

Carve out your future in the world of work with WHP Pioneer. We will help you to find employment that aligns with your skills and interests and provide you with the support you need to succeed. You must be aged 18+.

Warm Spaces
All across Essex we believe you'll not be far from one of the many warm spaces open this year should you be in need of company, a hot drink or just a safe and friendly space to warm up! To find your nearest location visit:
Essex Wellbeing Service * Opportunities on this page were last updated on 16/01/24. Next update due 29/01/24
Opportunities in your Local Area

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Further Education (FE) refers to educational choices made after your 16th birthday. It covers all qualifications lower than a degree. Everyone has to be continuing in some form of FE study until they are 18.

After GCSEs, you could stay in school, go to a sixth form college, go to a FE college, or join a work-based training provider.

For more information about worked-based training please see our apprenticeship and training provider pages.

School Sixth Form
* If you're already at a school with a sixth form, you could stay on - you already know the place, the teachers, and your friends (who might stay on too).
* It's still worth looking at other schools - sixth forms vary in size, course offering, and subjects, as well as extra activities and opportunities you might like.
* Check whether they offer the courses you want - wherever you choose to go, make sure you'll be studying subjects that interest you.

Sixth Form College
* Sixth form colleges can be more informal than school sixth forms.
* They're usually bigger, and they can often offer you more study options.
* You'll get to make new friends from different schools

* Go to college open days - they're great opportunities to talk to students and tutors.
* College is an adult environment where you take more responsibility for yourself and your learning - there's support and guidance available, but it's also a chance for you to prepare for work and life post-education.
* There's usually a range of sport and leisure opportunities - employers and universities look for evidence of your wider interests and achievements, so check out college clubs and activities!

What's Next? 2023 Provision Guide
The Employability and Skills Team have produced a guide to support a young person's next steps. The purpose of this guide is to give you an overview of the options for post-16 provision in your local area. You can view the guides below according to your location in Essex:

The Parents Guide from National Careers Week provides all the information you need to understand the choices available after GCSEs and Sixth Form.

Qualification Levels

Please find below information about the types of qualification you can study.

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We can support young people aged 16-18 who are not in education, employment or training that are seeking apprenticeships.

You can contact our team of advisers on 0800 707 6384 or email keepincontactteam@essex.gov.uk

Our expert advisers can:
* Help you navigate apprenticeship websites
* Match you to apprenticeship vacancies and providers
* Provide vacancy and opportunity updates
* Help you prepare for apprenticeship interviews and assessments centres
* Make referrals to apprenticeship providers
* Make referrals to Essex Opportunities apprenticeship hub if you live in Basildon, Castlepoint, Harlow and Tendring.

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There are lots of training providers offering a wide range of work-related training and qualifications, including NVQs and apprenticeships.

Some are specialists focusing on particular sectors and job roles – such as construction, business administration, childcare, or hair and beauty.

Training providers work closely with employers who offer work-based training as part of placements or employment.

We can support young people aged 16-18 who are not in education, employment or training that are seeking work-related training.

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There are lots of training providers offering a wide range of work-related training and qualifications, including NVQs and apprenticeships.

Some are specialists focusing on particular sectors and job roles - such as construction, business administration, childcare, or hair and beauty.

Training providers work closely with employers who offer work-based training as part of placements or employment.

We can support young people aged 16-18 who are not in education, employment or training that are seeking work-related training.

You can contact our team of advisers on 0800 707 6384 or email keepincontactteam@essex.gov.uk

Our expert advisers can:

Match you to local training providers

Provide training opportunity updates

Help you prepare for any interviews and assessments centres

Make referrals to training providers

For up to date local training provider vacancies please visit our Current Opportunities page.

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Career quizzes can be used to explore what opportunities might be available to you. For some, they are useful tools for discovering new possibilities and insights into themselves and the world of work.

It is worth noting that some are more sophisticated than others and individuals often prefer one quiz to another (read more about this here: 123 Test - Career Choice Test)

We have listed below some of the most popular free career quizzes currently available. This isn't a definitive list and only intended as a possible starting point for careers research.

Feel free to have a go... who knows what you might discover!

Interest quizzes

These explore what you like or what you are good at and match these to opportunities which require these things. Some cater only for specific areas, like university.

Jed Quiz (useful if you prefer an easier quiz)

Note: this can only be used in demo mode (if you don't have a licence) but, can be helpful for ideas.

Personality quizzes

These are based on the idea that people with different personalities, prefer different types of work.

Sector quizzes

Different industries produce their own quizzes to help you explore what you might like, these are a few as examples:

Whichever quiz you use, it is useful to keep in mind, the question "why?"

For example, if the quiz results point you towards some jobs and away from others, ask yourself why the results were the way they were. It maybe that the quiz you used, has identified certain parts of a job or industry sector you like which, has led to certain results. Whether you agree or not with the results, this can be useful to reflect upon and consider what they mean for you.

Afterwards, think about what your next steps might be. Seeing a qualified careers adviser in school or college or via the National Careers Service, to help you make sense of the results may be useful. You might decide to research and look more deeply into certain jobs via work experience, online guides, books in your library or via social media and YouTube.

This may include exploring labour market information to check the availability of work and whether the jobs you are looking at are at risk of automation: CXK Blog: Labour Market Information

You will find further guides to help at: CXK Resources.

If you get stuck or need help, please make sure you reach out for support via those nearest you or contact the National Careers Service which is free to access.

Good luck with your careers research!

Chris Targett, Careers Adviser, CXK Careers service, January 2024

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The 'basic' school curriculum includes the 'national curriculum', as well as relationships, sex and health education, and religious education.

The national curriculum is a set of subjects and standards used by primary and secondary schools so children learn the same things. It covers what subjects are taught and the standards children should reach in each subject.

Other types of school like academies and private schools do not have to follow the national curriculum. Academies must teach a broad and balanced curriculum including English, maths and science. They must also teach relationships and sex education, and religious education.

Key stages

The national curriculum is organised into blocks of years called 'key stages' (KS). At the end of each key stage, the teacher will formally assess your child's performance.

Assessments

By the end of each summer term the school must write a report on your child's progress and talk it through with you.

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Should I go to university, find a job or plan my career? Here at The Mix, we have tips on everything from part time jobs and pro rata pay to student life and exam stress.

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Welcome to the wonderful world of work and study. Here you'll find articles on everything from time management, distance learning and part time study to gap years, workers' rights and internships.

If you're already working full time you might want to learn how to manage depression or anxiety at work, find out more about statutory sick pay (SSP) or learn how to fill out your self assessment form . We've also got some useful information when it comes to claiming a tax refund, and much more.

If you do part time work then your pay and annual leave allowance will be calculated on a pro rata basis, meaning that your wage and annual leave will be proportionate to the amount you work compared to people working full time. Pro rata means 'in proportion' (translated from Latin) and is sometimes called proportionate allocation.

If you're still in school, you might be preparing for exams, but how do you cope with exam stress? What are the best ways to revise? There can be a lot of anxiety during exam season; you might want to find out how to deal with the pressure and look after your mental health.

If you're thinking about retraining or wondering what to do after school, you may have university on your mind. But what is student life like? How much does it cost to be a student? Is university even for you, anyway? There's a lot to learn, and not all of that learning will take place in the classroom. What about drugs? And what can you expect from freshers' week?

It's not like everyone at uni knows exactly what they're going to do when they graduate, but it might be a good idea to start thinking ahead, too. How are you going to pay off your student loans? How are you going to cope with a potentially long job hunt? How do you even decide what you want to do with the rest of your life, anyway?

OK, enough with the questions. As you can see, whatever you want to know about work and study, The Mix has got you covered. So, dive in and get started!

How to stop procrastinating

Instead of getting frustrated with yourself about procrastinating when you're trying to revise, it's always helpful to ask why you may be doing so. ⁣For instance, is there something you're particularly anxious about? It's important that you give yourself space.⁣ Watch our video to get more tips from our Young Ambassador, Abi.

How do I cope with the pressure from exams?

Exam pressure is horrible no matter what test you're taking. The pressure to perform can feel like exams are the be all and end all of EVERYTHING EVER, but we promise they're not. Take breaks, manage expectations, offer yourself some kind words and you're guaranteed to do better in your examinations. The Mix breaks exam pressure down.

Take a break from social media. Feeling guilty isn't going to get you better examination results. But we know that this small sentence alone isn't going to change your mind. So, take a look at this article on protecting your mental health online as well.

Stop comparing yourself. Easier said that done we know. Regardless, you have to try. Whenever you start beating yourself up because you haven't done as well as a friend, recognise this as an unhealthy thought. Replace these thoughts with a reminder of all the things you're great at - a bit of self-love is truly a game-changer.

Ask your friends for help. There's no shame in asking for help. Quite the opposite actually, people will think you're brave. Maybe you could organise a study group outside of school where you and your friends can revise together and share revision tips? Then get on the phone and start doing it!

Get some tips on calming breathing exercises from this Student Space article.

Read more about coping with exam pressure here.

How do I decide which job to do?

With that in mind, it's time to research some of the job sectors and career paths that apply to your interests. Try to decide what industry you want to work in, and find out its key trends by researching the local, national and global jobs market. This will help you discover potential career paths and understand which roles are expanding or declining. Would you prefer to work in a small or large organisation?

Hopefully by step three you're feeling more empowered to make a decision, because the time is now! Here you'll identify the occupation you're most interested in, as well as a few alternatives to fall back on if your first choice doesn't pan out.

Finally, it can really help to set achievable goals so you can work out where you want to be, along with what actions are needed and when, all separated into short, medium and long-term aspirations.

If you're still having trouble finding work after following these steps , remember you're not alone! Keep checking the Mix for expert advice when it comes to finding work , and try not to get discouraged.

How do I choose the right qualification for me?

There are also GCSEs available in vocational subjects that relate directly to employment in particular areas, such as engineering, IT, hospitality or healthcare. Practical courses like these can be mixed with other GCSEs if work-based qualifications are more your thing.

If you already have a particular career path in mind, choosing some of these vocational subjects such as engineering might be your best bet.

Struggling to decide what to do after your GCSEs ? Many people choose AS and A-Levels , but there are other post-GCSE options to choose from , too.

The most obvious benefit of getting your A-Levels is to secure yourself a place at university, but A-levels are also widely recognised by employers. A strong set of results, combined with a degree, will help you stand out from other candidates.

How do I adjust to student life?

Adjusting to student life can be difficult, especially if you get homesick. And even if you're living at home and commuting to uni, there's still a lot to get used to. You're a grown up now, with responsibilities - but you might feel the pressure to juggle that with partying like it's 2099.

Not everybody has a great time at university , and sometimes you have to put your mental health first . If you're really suffering, you might want to change your course or where you're living, and don't forget that your uni should have some kind of mental health support you can get in touch with, including your personal tutor.

If you're experiencing a bit of a culture shock after leaving friends and family behind, the first thing you should do is accept that these kinds of feelings are perfectly normal. Student life can be difficult to adjust to, and almost everyone gets homesick at some point.

If you're struggling to make friends with the rather random selection of people you've been assigned to live with, it might be a good idea to join some societies or clubs. Meeting and speaking to new people can be a lot easier if you've got a shared goal or task you're supposed to be doing.

Again, don't beat yourself up if you're not always at ease socially, or if burning the candle at both ends in terms of work and play is leaving you feeling...burnt.

Prioritising time management should help, and try not to get pressured into doing things you don't want to do, whether that's spending too much money, using drugs or going out when you just want to kick back, relax and recharge.

How do I apply for university?

The question of how to apply for university certainly throws up a whole host of other questions. How much does it cost to be a student? What can you do if you end up hating your course? How should you manage your money while you're at uni? If the prospect of applying to university is filling you with anxiety, The Mix is here to help with everything, from questions to ask at a university interview to advice on paying back student loans .

On this page, you'll find a whole host of information, including when to apply for university and how clearing works . Going to university or college opening days is always a good idea, but when it comes to actually putting your UCAS application together, a lot of different factors, such as if you're a young carer , might affect your approach. Sometimes people go into higher education just because they're not exactly sure what they want to do next, and we can help you with that , too.

Tuition fees and student loans are another big topic if you're thinking about going to uni. How much does it cost to be a student , exactly? And how do you avoid getting into mountains and mountains of student debt before you've even started working? Our experts are here to help with advice on claiming benefits as a student , along with a variety of money making tips to help you shake off the 'skint student' stereotype.

So, let's show the interviewer what you're made of, smash your personal statement and blaze a trail through the university system like never before!

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Homeschooling can seem like a daunting task. However, there is a wide variety of resources, both free and paid for, out there to help parent-teachers and learners of all levels. In this article, we aim to direct you to the top online resources for learners of all levels.

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If you're new to homeschooling - you might be looking for some help in providing lessons for your little 'uns. Here's a guide to some of the support which is being offered by organisations across the region.

Cambridge-based Raspberry Pi was set up to encourage more children to become interested in computer science.

Through its foundation it is offering a range of code-along sessions for youngsters to get to grips with computing.

Many local library services are providing online revents and resources: For example here's Norfolk's programme for this week:

And here's Cambridgeshire's.

YouTube is a great resource for child-friendly education. Norfolk science presenter Maddie Moate has been offering live science lessons on the platform.

The University of Cambridge provides a huge range of materials for mathematics - has links to loads of fun activities for children aged 3-18 to get involved with.

Then you could always get creative - How about this idea for a maths lessons for young footy fans? You can adapt it to suit your favourite club.

Holly King, from Leighton Buzzard in Bedfordshire, has been hosting live English lessons every weekday since lockdown begun.

Cambridge Fire and Rescue Service have a link to fun activities for youngsters.

Many museums also have online educational resources - take the Fitzwilliam Museum in Cambridge for example.

Making history come alive

And a little further from home you can take a virtual tour of many of the world's biggest museums .

Meanwhile Norfolk-based astronomer Mark Thompson is helping families turn their attention to the starts with nightly stargazing events on twitter and, now, YouTube.

And there's help for A-level students too, worrying about falling behind ahead of going to university in September, all being well.

The University of east Anglia has a free online course about developing skills for university, you can .

And free online university courses are also available from Future Learn, which is part run by the Open University in Milton Keynes .

History Indoors starts next week

And speaking of universities, some PhD students at the University of Essex are hoping to spread their love of history to people through a series of lockdown lectures.

They've started a website called and will be delivering talks via Zoom. The first one begins next week

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Our video-rich and interactive learner guides support vocational maths and English qualifications across the UK, including Functional Skills and Core Skills. The maths and English you’ll learn is all based in real workplaces giving you confidence in applying your skills in practice.

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Helping young people make education and career choices

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Parents, carers and guardians can provide valuable support to young people making education and careers choices.

You do not need to have all of the answers, but listening to young people and exploring different education and careers choices with them can make a big impact.

It's never too early to start the conversation about their next steps. This advice is designed to help guide you through that conversation with a young person.

Remember, you do not have to cover everything during one conversation. You can have as many conversations as you need and pick up where you left off.

Help them assess their skills and interests

You could start by getting them to talk about what they're good at and what interests them. If they find this hard, they might want to take a short assessment to help them identify some of their skills.

You can use the results of the assessment to look at some of the suggested careers together. You could talk about:

the different careers and whether they have anything in common

which careers they do and do not like and why

This should help them understand what interests them and could be used to start exploring different careers.

Work out what options are available to them

It's a good idea for young people to explore the different education and career options available to them. Whether they've already had some thoughts about what they want to do next, or if they do not have any ideas, it's helpful to find out about all of the choices available.

Doing this can help to open up new ideas and allows them to challenge any assumptions they have.

You could explore different careers that are available, make a note of the ones that interest them and look for related careers.

It's important to encourage them to explore different careers, not just the ones they know about.

Help decide which of the options are best for them

Once you have a good idea of what options are available, work with the young person to start to look in more detail at the specific careers that interest them.

For each job, help them find out:

what qualifications they will need

what the day to day tasks are

what the job progression possibilities are

Keep a record of which careers you've looked at and how suitable they are.

Outline their next steps

Once you've got a list of potential careers that the young person is interested in, you can start to plan how to get there. Even if they have not decided exactly what they're aiming for, knowing about the different routes and options is a good place to start.

The Skills for Careers young people area is a great place for young people to start if they want to know more about all of the education and training options available to them.

Speak to an adviser

If the young person is at school or college they can speak to their careers leader about working with a careers adviser to discuss their next steps. You should be able to find the name and contact details of the careers leader and a summary of the careers programme on the school or college website.

Those over the age of 13 can chat to a National Careers Service careers adviser. If they're under 13, it's okay for a parent, carer or guardian to call on their behalf.

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Get ahead in your career

You'll spend 80% of your time in the classroom and 20% on a 45-day placement with an employer to give you the skills and knowledge companies look for.

Your industry placement gives you the chance to learn what a real career is like while you continue your studies. When and how you complete it depends on the T Level, school or college, and employer.

Like A levels, there are no tuition fees to study a T Level if you start before you are 19.

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A T Level takes 2 years and gives you a mix of learning in the classroom and a minimum 9 week placement with an employer. This means you'll learn what a real career is like while you study.

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T Levels give you a mix of learning in the classroom and a work placement with an employer.

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Subjects you can take

There are more than 40 different A level subjects to choose from.

Most people choose 3 subjects to study but you can take more or fewer. You can also study for a BTEC or other qualification at the same time.

To decide which subjects to take at A level, you should consider which subjects:

you're good at or you would enjoy

you might need for a certain job or further study after A levels

will help you keep your options open if you're not sure what you want to do in the future

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There are lots of training providers offering a wide range of work-related training and qualifications, including NVQs and apprenticeships.

Some are specialists focusing on particular sectors and job roles - such as construction, business administration, childcare, or hair and beauty.

Training providers work closely with employers who offer work-based training as part of placements or employment.

We can support young people aged 16-18 who are not in education, employment or training that are seeking work-related training.

You can contact our team of advisers on 0800 707 6384 or email keepincontactteam@essex.gov.uk

Our expert advisers can:

Match you to local training providers

Provide training opportunity updates

Help you prepare for any interviews and assessments centres

Make referrals to training providers

For up to date local training provider vacancies please visit our Current Opportunities page.

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You can ask our advisers for help with CV writing and letter writing, as well as guidance on interview techniques.

Just contact us on 0800 707 6384 or email keepincontactteam@essex.gov.uk

CV Advice

What an employer is looking for in a cv:

Name and contact details

Sensible email address

No National Insurance Number

Date of birth is optional

Postal address is optional too

Personal Profile
An employer spends an average of 20 seconds looking at a CV. Make the personal profile paragraph short, sharp and to the point, stating why you are sending this CV: I am currently seeking an apprenticeship in etc... If you say you have excellent communication skills back it up with something you have achieved or took part in, for example: public speaking in school or part time work in a customer facing role.

Key Skills/Achievements
An employer doesn't want to know what you achieved at primary school, make it relevant to the past 2/3 years. Include things like DofE, NCS, Sports Captain, prefect and winning any awards.

Education
If you are 16-18, put education before work experience on your cv. List your qualifications with English and Maths first and then list other subjects alphabetically, with the most recent achieved on top.

Employment

Any employment is relevant e.g. paper round and baby sitting.

Think about the skills that were gained and how they might be useful in the role you are applying for.

Work Experience

Same as above

Try to remember exact dates

Hobbies and Interests
Again, this should be short and sharp, think about hobbies which enable you to evidence teamwork, leadership, creativity or helping others.

References
Ask people if they are happy to act as a referee before adding any personal details

How to prepare for an interview

Preparation is key!
✓ Research the company (values, what they do, turnover etc.)
✓ Dress appropriately
✓ Read the job description
✓ Prepare some questions
✓ Plan your journey
✓ Check the name and job title of the person interviewing you

What are your skills?
During your interview you have the opportunity to highlight your key skills. These can be things such as...
✓ Communication skills
✓ Teamwork
✓ Leadership
✓ Influencing
✓ Problem solving
✓ Achieving results

Can you give an example of when you worked well within a team?
The Employer is most likely going to ask you to elaborate on your skills with a question like "Can you give an example of when you worked well within a team?". This is where we like to recommend the STAR technique.

STAR technique
✓ Situation (Describe the event or situation that you were in)
✓ Task (Explain the task you had to complete)
✓ Action (Describe the specific actions you took to complete the task)
✓ Result (Close with the result of your efforts)

Useful CV and Interview resources:

Essex Opportunities

Helps you explore careers and education pathways and apply for opportunities. Personal Development opportunities to improve yourself and your skills includes CV writing tips, preparing for an interview, work experience and skills builder.
National Careers Service
How to write a CV, how to write a cover letter, filling in an application, interview tips, common interview questions, create a LinkedIn profile, Virtual internships and more.

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BBC Bitesize Careers
Support with job applications, cover letters, CV's and interviews.
CV Quiz - Has your CV got what it takes?

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You can ask our advisers for help with CV writing and letter writing, as well as guidance on interview techniques.

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Being a Young Volunteer - What's Stopping You?

Being a volunteer gives you the chance to do something new and make a positive contribution to your community and it doesn't have to take up a lot of your time.

Volunteering allows more people to access projects and activities and there's also lots of benefits to you:

Make new friends

Learn new skills

Have an edge when competing for jobs or college places

Reduce stress, anxiety and depression

Build confidence and self-esteem

Gives you a sense of purpose

Gain certificates for your volunteering hours

Can make you happier - really? Yes! A study in America showed that the more volunteering people did, the happier they were!

So What's Stopping You?

Essex Youth Service can support you to get volunteering. You could ...

Join your local youth council or join the Young Essex Assembly to get your voice heard and make positive change

Become a Young Commissioner and influence how money is spent on activities for young people

Volunteer alongside Essex Youth Worker

Run a campaign or project in your community

Or tell us how you would like to volunteer!

Get in touch by emailing youthvolunteers@essex.gov.uk with your ideas or to find out how you can get involved. Tell us where you live and our local Youth Worker will contact you.

Essex Youth Service works with young people aged 13-19 years and up to 25 with additional needs.

If you are an adult and would like to volunteer with us, then please also get in touch via youthvolunteers@essex.gov.uk, let us know which district you live in and we will to tell you about local opportunities.

Volunteering in the North East

Volunteer with us!

Have a few spare hours each week and want to become an active member of your community? Why not volunteer with us?

For any information about volunteering in Colchester or Tendring please contact Ryan.huttley@essex.gov.uk.

Starting a new club

Thinking of starting a new club? Got ideas about what the community needs? We may be able to help!

For any enquiries about Harwich or Highwoods please contact Paul.phillips@essex.gov.uk.

For the Clacton area contact Nikki.daniel@essex.gov.uk.

And for any other Colchester or Stanway queries please contact Ben.randall@essex.gov.uk.

The Young Volunteers

The Northeast young volunteers programme encourages young people from Colchester and Tendring to volunteer in their area through projects that they believe will improve their local community. We meet three weeks per month in Colchester, Clacton, and on zoom for planning meetings where we plan and schedule social events.

The young volunteers are given passports to record their volunteering hours, and they often have opportunities to be nominated for various youth awards. As well as this, they have access to a range of free training opportunities, such as first aid and Food hygiene.
"We are a group of young people who are working with Essex County Council Youth Service (ECCYS). We pride ourselves on working in the community where we can and creating projects that make a difference to our communities. Our aim is to change stereotypes and stigma around teenagers and build our skills for our futures."
For any more information about the project contact sinead.james@essex.gov.uk or Nikki.daniel@essex.gov.uk

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We can match you with a fun opportunity that will develop your abilities, improve your CV and introduce you to new people.

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What is the Young Essex Assembly?

The Young Essex Assembly (YEA) is the elected youth council for Essex and is supported by Essex Youth Service. There are 75 YEA members, representing all districts across Essex. The YEA review priorities and consult with young people as well as campaigning to make a positive difference for young people in Essex.

Elections will be held in 2022 with applications being welcomed from July 11th 2022 and the deadline for applications will be October 17th 2022.

In between elections, you can still join us by becoming a Youth Voice Champion and take part in all our meetings, campaigns and training.

How we work

As a member of the YEA you will have the opportunity to be heard by members of Essex County Council, local and national organisations as well as other youth groups. The YEA work hard to improve the lives of young people in Essex and make important decisions on their behalf. All YEA Members represent young people within their communities and engage with those young people to ensure they have their voices heard and represent them fully.

The members of the Young Essex Assembly meet once every month, we call these meetings 'sittings'. You will also be a part of an area group working on local issues. Each member is asked to take part in another group, which focuses on current work the YEA is undertaking. These are called 'Sub-Groups'.

YEA members meet monthly in their local areas to work on local issues.

All sittings are held within the County and will often take place on a Saturday or on a day during the school holidays. Smaller meetings, which involve the sub-groups, usually take place during an evening mid-week. Each Sub-Group will feed back to the main Assembly.

Six members of the YEA are also elected yearly to represent Essex within the UK Youth Parliament.

For more information, visit www.young-essex-assembly.org.uk

Or contact us at yea@essex.gov.uk

Current projects

Each area is working on different projects, and we are always happy to chat about them! For general enquiries contact us at yea@essex.gov.uk.

In the North-East we are currently running a book review writing competition to honour the year of reading! You can find more information at /young-people/young-essex-assembly/the-young-essex-assembly-rawr/ about how you can get involved!

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The Young Essex Assembly (YEA) is the elected youth council for Essex and is supported by Essex Youth Service. There are 75 YEA members, representing all districts across Essex. The YEA review priorities and consult with young people as well as campaigning to make a positive difference for young people in Essex.

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We can support you if you’re under 18 and care for someone in your family.

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Go to a youth group near you to meet other young people, get support and try new things. Come along to our fab sessions and youth clubs!

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We're here to support great teaching. We're an independent public body. We work in partnership to improve pupil outcomes and close the disadvantage gap by supporting teachers to teach, and enabling pupils to access a high-quality curriculum.

We share the brilliance of teachers from across the country. We aim to put the best curriculum thinking, the deepest subject expertise and the smartest learning design at your fingertips. With access to this wealth of knowledge, you can make it your own and help your pupils thrive.

From the start of primary, all the way to key stage 4, we provide free access to thousands of teacher-made, fully-resourced lessons to adapt and use with your pupils. We've big plans to grow our support in the years ahead.

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In less than two years we've developed 40,000+ resources with the support of 550 teachers and delivered over 150 million lessons in our online Classroom.

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Many organisations offer free online learning in a range of subjects and levels. You can explore providers, the subjects they offer and the levels available before choosing. For advice on what to look out for, see our guide to choosing an online course.

As well as online only providers, you might also find courses with:

state funded colleges and training organisations

universities - you can search UCAS to find these

large employers in a range of sectors like finance, IT, business and engineering

Courses offered by state funded universities and colleges are inspected and approved by the government. Private companies offering online learning are not, so you'll need to check to make sure that courses are of good quality.

The Open and Distance Learning Quality Council's guide may help you to find good quality online courses.

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Many organisations offer free online learning in a range of subjects and levels. You can explore providers, the subjects they offer and the levels available before choosing. For advice on what to look out for, see our guide to choosing an online course.