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Are you passionate about food and looking for your first step as a chef? Do you want to develop your cooking skills, earn whilst you are learning and kickstart your chef career? Here at The QHotels Collection we are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Chef who wants to start their chef journey in the best hands.

Closing date

01 Jun 2024

Possible start date

30 Jul 2024

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What you will do in your working day

Preparation and cooking of food items

Follow brand standards and receipe specifications

Work as part of the kitchen team to meet quality standards

Learn how to cook a variety of different dishes

The training you will be getting

Partnered with Chef Benson-Smith Academy to deliver a 12 month programme, you will achieve an accredited Level 2 Apprenticeship Commis Chef.

You will have the opportunity to learn alongside specialists in their field whilst offering:

Comprehensive on-the-job training delivered onsite with monthly masterclasses offsite

A friendly and supportive team environment

Opportunities for career progression within our 19 hotels

Functional Skills in English and maths if required

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

We also offer clear progression routes where you can take your learning into your own hands to progress your career to Chef De Partie Level 3

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Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship at Mercedes-Benz of Norwich 

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Light Vehicle Technician Apprenticeship at Mercedes-Benz of Norwich 

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A Level 3 Light Vehicle Technician Apprentice is required. This is an excellent opportunity for an outgoing & proactive individual, offering the chance to work for one of the most prestigious automotive companies, developing skills in vehicle maintenance & repair. You will be working in a busy environment, representing the brand by exceeding our customer’s expectations & delivering an unparalleled level of service & quality.

Closing date

30 Aug 2024

Possible start date

02 Sep 2024

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Apprentice Multi-Channel Marketer at Cannon Clarke Architects Ltd

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Apprentice Multi-Channel Marketer at Cannon Clarke Architects Ltd

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We’re looking for assistance in the everyday running of the social media to enhance our online presence and general marketing area to support the business growth. We’re likely to have an outsourced marketing strategist who will come into the office to carry out audits for the business.

For the full apprenticeship, candidates will complete:

Level 3 Multi-Channel Marketer Apprenticeship Standard.

Closing date

24 Apr 2024

Possible start date

01 Sep 2024

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TONI&GUY are offering the chance for a candidate to take part in a Hair Professional Apprenticeship at a Salon located in Norwich, an apprentice is required. Gain first-hand experience working in a Superbrand salon. Full training will be provided leading to an accredited Hair Professional qualification which will be delivered in the salon.

Closing date

01 Sep 2024

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02 Sep 2024

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What you will do in your working day

As an apprentice, you will benefit from our world-class training. You will be working with and learning from some of the best hairdressers in the world! You will be trained in the Hair Professional Standard Level 2 which, once completed, will open the door to many exciting opportunities to further your career within Toni&Guy.

Along with your apprenticeship salary, you will receive competitive company benefits and the opportunity to be a part of a global brand that believes in the perfect salon where people love to work and clients love to be!

Salon responsibilities will include:

Greeting clients

Shampooing hair

Supplying refreshments to clients

Maintaining the presentation of the salon at all times

The training you will be getting

You will be trained in the Level 2 Diploma for Hair Professionals which, once completed, will open the door to many exciting opportunities to further your career within Toni&Guy.

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Toni&Guy offers exciting opportunities and a great career path. The majority of our Creative Art Directors, Salon Managers and Partners started their hairdressing career as a Toni&Guy apprentice.

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What's Next for You? Year 9 GCSE Option Choices

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In England, most students will choose nine or ten GCSE topics when they are around 13 or 14 years old. These are then studied over the next two years. Some academically advanced and ambitious students may take eleven or twelve GCSEs at a time.

Why does this matter? Well, it depends on what career you have in mind. U niversities sometimes favour students who have a wide range of subjects as this shows they are well-rounded learners. When you choose your subjects, you're shaping the beginning of your education, but also the direction of your life. They're the starting point for further learning.

10 tips for choosing your GCSE subjects

1) Figure out which subjects are compulsory

In the UK, there are 'core' and 'foundation' subjects that all key stage 4 students must take. GCSE , , and science are the core subjects, and IT/computing, physical education, and citizenship are the foundations. In some cases, science can be split into two or three subjects, , , and , depending on the ability of the student. From there, most students will choose three or four optional courses based on their personal interests and further education plans, like geography or history for example, or even ancient language. It is also worth looking at an IGCSE - learn about the differences between the two here.

Some of the other common GCSE subjects you may want to explore include sociology, psychology, and business, though these don't fall into the compulsory category.

2) Find out what options you have

The four types of GCSE that all schools must offer at least one subject in are:

1. Modern foreign languages. Generally, schools will offer the most popular courses, such as , German, and , though some schools might teach more complex languages, such as Mandarin and Russian. You should check whether taking a language GCSE is compulsory at your school, too.

2. Humanity subjects. This covers , , religious studies, and the social sciences such as psychology and .

3. Artistic subjects. These include music, drama, art and design, and media studies.

4. Technical subjects. This could be design and technology, food technology, and computer science.

Some students have the option to choose a work-related qualification, and these are usually new subjects that are not studied at key stage three, for example, health and social care or business studies. Draw up a list of GCSE subjects alongside other paths and identify the ones that appeal to you and your hopes for further study.

3) Focus on your passions and aspirations

4) Think of good subject combinations and strike a balance

Now, whilst we just said you should pick the subjects you like, it's also important to strike a balance between 'soft' and 'hard' subjects, so that universities can see how varied your abilities are. A 'hard' subject is another way of describing what's called a facilitating subject - those preferred by universities when applying for a range of degrees. This includes core subjects like and but also the three natural sciences, modern foreign languages, and things like economics and politics. 'Soft' subjects are generally more hands-on, practical, or vocational, for example, photography, media studies, art and design, drama, and the social sciences. Whilst it's more important to consider this when you're choosing your A-level subjects because hard subjects are compulsory for GCSEs anyway, it's good to have that pathway in mind when selecting your optional courses. A balance between technical, academic, and practical subjects demonstrates that you're a well-rounded learner. And don't just go for the easiest GCSEs, as these may not be what you need to fulfil your true ambitions.

5) Review your skillset and strengths

6) Seek guidance from a careers adviser

We know, we know. If you're in year nine, or even year eight, then you're still very young to be thinking about what job you want. And the fact is that throughout life, most adults switch jobs every years on average anyway. So, we're not suggesting that you need to have it all figured out, or that what you decide is set in stone. However, it's good to know your options so you can get a feel for the kind of work you might be interested in.

7) Don't be influenced by others

If you're still at school, it's easy to be tempted by the subjects your friends have chosen, so you can be in the same classes. But whilst school is a social environment, classrooms are for learning! So, whether the GCSEs you pick are popular or not, they will have a huge impact on your future and your friends should have no influence on your decision. On top of that, don't let your parents tell you what courses to study either. You're the one who has to spend two years learning about the subject, and it's your life that it will impact in the long run.

8) Plan a realistic schedule that you can keep up with

Some subjects will clash on a school timetable, so you need to check if you can make all the classes for the subjects you've chosen. Say you're taking triple science as well as all the core subjects, and you've chosen four other GCSEs, you'll have twelve different classes to attend across the week. Make sure it's doable and achievable; you don't want to be feeling stressed because you took on too many subjects or you're having to catch up with missed classes. If you're going to be online learning , be sure to plan a schedule that fits alongside your other commitments. Plan a timetable that isn't too overwhelming but realistic to achieve the recommended study hours per course.

Exam dates for each course should also be part of your forward thinking. Find out when the first exam is, for example, and start putting together your exam timetable so that you leave yourself enough time to fully prepare and study. Remember, GCSE exams take place in both the winter and summer terms, and you should also make a note of when your mock exams take place.

9) Think about how your GCSEs will complement your A-level choices

Some A-level courses will require you to have already achieved the same subject at GCSE level so that you have the foundation knowledge to develop upon. For example, universities often value students who study A-level languages, such as French, but you'd need French GCSE first - that's if the subject is not your first language. Keep in mind that you may also need to get a particular grade if you want to pursue the subject at A-level.

10) Understand that nothing is final, and you can still gain further GCSEs later in life

If there's one thing we know as an online college, it's that learning is lifelong! You can study your GCSEs, go on to achieve A-levels, go to university, and be happy in your job for ten years until you decide you want to become a nurse and you didn't get a good enough maths GCSE to begin training. So, you find a course and you commit to studying again. Life will take you on many unexpected journeys, but education will only ever propel you forward. Therefore, remember, nothing is final, and whilst the GCSEs you choose are important, they're not your only chance at success. Enjoy the ride.
We hope our guide to choosing GCSE subjects helped you figure out what courses are right for you. We work alongside all the main UK exam boards so you can be sure you're learning from the latest syllabus, ready for the exams. Find out more about our wide range of GCSEs and A-levels on our website, or you can give our dedicated team a call on 0121 630 3000.

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BBC Bitesize - GCSE options: Everything you need to know about choosing your GCSE subjects

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Choosing your GCSE options is a great opportunity to think about what you'd like to do in the future. Watch the video below for five things you need to know when you choose your options in England and Wales.

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Helen: Choosing your options is a great opportunity to think about what you would love to do in the future.

Helen: In England and Wales, you usually take your GCSEs in year 10 and 11; so you'll need to choose the options you want to take in Year 9, and maybe earlier.

T'Challa: Normally you can expect to take around 9 subjects, and for most schools in the UK there are some subjects that you have to take like Maths, English and Science. You have to take English Language but the vast majority of schools in England require that you take English Literature as well. If you're in Wales, you'll do Welsh too. Science can be done either as two combined science GCSEs or as three separate sciences. Some schools do make other subjects compulsory, such as a foreign language or humanity, so remember to check.

Helen: You can have fun choosing your other subjects, and the choices are different in every school. You might pick an art based subject like Drama, a humanities subject like Geography or a Modern Foreign Language. Your school might also offer courses that are work-related by nature, like Health and Social Care.

T'Challa: If you change your mind, it's sometimes possible to change courses, if it works with your timetable.

Helen: Once you've chosen your options you'll usually have two years working towards your exams and assessments. The more GCSEs you pass, the more pathways are available to you to shape your future, which makes the hard work really worthwhile. You'll have more decisions to make when your results arrive. If you don't get the results you need, there may be the possibility to resit exams. Be true to yourself and choose what's right for you.

When do I need to choose my GCSE options?

In England and Wales, you usually take your GCSEs in Year 10 and 11, so you'll need to choose the subjects you want to study for GCSE in Year 9 - but in some schools this might happen in Year 8, so even if you're in Year 7 it's not too early to start thinking about your options!

Different schools will ask students to pick their GCSE options at different times, but you'll get plenty of notice and information from your teachers.

Normally you can expect to take around 9 subjects at GCSE. Maths, English and Science are the core subjects everyone must take at GCSE in England and Wales. English Language is compulsory in all schools and so is English Literature in the majority of schools in England, but there are exceptions, so do make sure you check. If you are in Wales you will have to study Welsh.

Science may be split into the three separate sciences (Biology, Chemistry and Physics) or into two Combined Science GCSEs.

Some schools may make other subjects compulsory, so check with your teachers to find out what rules your school has.

You can have fun choosing your other subjects, the choices are different in every school, but you may have the option to choose:

A modern foreign language. The most commonly taught are French, German and Spanish, but some schools also offer languages like Mandarin and Japanese. Some schools require you to take a modern foreign language, so check with your teachers whether these are part of your Options or compulsory.

A humanity subject like History, Geography, or Religious Studies.

An arts subject like Music, Drama, Art and Design, or Media Studies.

A technical subject such as Design and Technology, Food Technology, or Computer Science.

All students have to do PE in years 10 and 11, but you can also take it as a GCSE option.

To help you make up your mind, ask your teachers about subjects that you might be interested in but haven't taken yet, so they can explain what will be taught on the course. You can also check out GCSE Bitesize to find out more about each subject.

What if I'm unhappy with my choices once I start?

If you're unhappy, you might be able to change subjects, but it's likely to depend on whether changing will cause subjects clashes on your personal timetable. Remember: choosing your GCSE subjects is also choosing your timetable, so think hard and ask your teachers about the planned schedule for the subjects you are keen on.

What happens after I've picked my GCSE options?

Once you've chosen your options, you'll usually have two years to work toward your exams and assessments. The more GCSEs you pass, the more pathways are available to you to shape your future - this makes your hard work really worthwhile. You'll have more decisions to make once your results arrive. If you don't get the results you need, there may be the possibility to resit your exams.

If you need support

You should always tell someone about the things you're worried about. You can tell a friend, parent, guardian, teacher, or another trusted adult. If you're struggling with your mental health, going to your GP can be a good place to start to find help. Your GP can let you know what support is available to you, suggest different types of treatment and offer regular check-ups to see how you're doing.

If you're in need of in-the-moment support you can contact Childline, where you can speak to a counsellor. Their lines are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

There are more links to helpful organisations on BBC Action Line.

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Picking your GCSE options is an exciting time. Here's a quick guide about compulsory GCSE subjects, what you can choose, and more to help you make your decision.

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Choosing your GCSE options
Starting work may seem a long way off, but the subjects you study now can make a real difference to your future. Check out our guide to choosing your options.
What's the deal?

In year 9, you can select some of the subjects you would like to study in years 10 and 11. This is called choosing your options

Everyone has to study maths, English and science, usually at GCSE-level

The other subjects you can take will depend on your school. You should be able to choose at least one course from each of the following areas: arts (such as music and drama), design and technology; humanities (such as history and geography); and modern foreign languages. Sometimes you can also choose new subjects, such as law or sociology

Alongside GCSEs, you can study for work-related qualifications, also called vocational qualifications or Technical Awards. They can help you develop practical skills in subjects such as construction, computing and childcare

Why does it matter?

You'll be studying the subjects you choose for the next two years, and it's no fun being stuck with ones you don't really like.

Decisions you make now may limit your choices later so look ahead. What do want to do after year 11? Can this help you decide which subjects to choose?

Keeping your future options open

Exploring what subjects you may need in future is well worth the effort now. If you want to study certain subjects at A-level, you may need to have a GCSE in the subject first. To apply to certain university courses, you'll need certain A-levels. On the other hand, you can start some subjects from scratch, at both A-level and university.

Choosing a balance of subjects can help to keep your options open. The English Baccalaureate (EBacc) is a measure for schools which shows how many students take a number of set subjects (English, maths, history or geography, the sciences and a language) and their average results. EBacc subjects can prove a useful guide when choosing your options, especially if you want to continue with your studies.

Choosing your GCSE options (video)
People in work reflect on making their GCSE choices and how they shaped their future pathways.

What to think about

Take time to think things through.

Consider which subjects you are good at, are interested in or enjoy

Find out how courses are marked. If you don't like exams, you may prefer some subjects which include coursework, such as art or drama

Look at the topics you'll be studying to get a flavour of the course. But beware - it's often tricky to tell if you'll like something you've not studied before!

If you're trying to choose between two subjects, think about how each option fits with your other GCSEs. Does a subject go well with your other choices? Or does a subject provide a welcome change? If you're taking lots of essay-based subjects, it can be nice to include one choice with a more practical focus

Who can help?

Talk to a range of people to get different views.

Ask your subject teachers, form tutor, or careers teachers for advice

Talk to your parents, carers or relatives

Look out for special options assemblies or evenings at school

Read any information or handouts you are given

Speak to a careers adviser for free on the phone or online at the National Careers Service

Find out more

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Level 3 Apprentice Travel Consultant - Norwich City Hay Travel

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Level 3 Apprentice Travel Consultant - Norwich City Hay Travel

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Hays Travel apprenticeships are an exciting and credible alternative to other educational routes, where you will still continue your studies working towards a nationally recognised apprenticeship programme. Alongside valuable on-the job experience, you’ll also get a salary at the end of every month!

Application Closing Date - 17th May 2024

Possible Start Date - 12th August 2024

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What you will do in your working day

Whilst beginning to learn about the business and how we operate, you will be provided with ongoing training and support to help develop your customer service and selling skills. You will learn how to adapt to working within a fast paced sales environment, gain travel product knowledge and develop confidence and flair which will enable you to meet customer's needs.

This apprenticeship is perfect to develop your passion for travel. Working in the sales division requires hard work, excellent customer service skills and a firm grasp on product knowledge. With a positive and results driven attitude, you will recommend a range of holiday experiences and ancillary products with a view to achieving your individual and team sales targets. You will also be focussed towards completing the apprenticeship programme with the determination to be successful in your role.

Duties:

Source and provide accurate and relevant travel information that will ensure customers have a positive travel experience

Carry out transactions, using a range of reservation and booking systems

Respond positively and imaginatively to customers' requirements, demonstrating an enthusiasm to inspire and delight them

The training you will be getting

Our in-house experienced learning and development coaches are on hand to give you expert advice, one-to-one support and award-winning training throughout your apprenticeship. Many of our team leaders and managers started their careers as apprentices - so there'll always be someone there to offer you help and guidance on the job.

You will work towards a Level 3 Travel Consultant Apprenticeship, including Functional Skills in English and maths if required

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

We pride ourselves on our training and progression opportunities and many of our current managers started with us as an apprentice

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Level 2 Apprentice Operative - Highways Maintenance TARMAC

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Level 2 Apprentice Operative - Highways Maintenance TARMAC

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Are you looking to start your career with an Apprenticeship? Join us as an Apprentice Operative in Highways Maintenance at Tarmac, based from our Norwich Site in Norfolk. You'll  get experience in various tasks that will help develop your skills, qualify and allow you to progress!

Application Closing Date - 29th Feb 2024

Possible Start Date - 02 September 2024

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What you will do in your working day

Duties may include: ​

Working as part of a highways maintenance team you will gain an understanding of road surfacing and construction materials ​

Developing skills on mobile plant equipment ​

Attend, participate and understand the content of the daily briefing and any site specific inductions ​

Fully understand site risk assessments prior to starting work on every occasion and make suggestions to the Team Leader to reduce or remove any identified risks

Display a pro-active attitude to health and safety and report any near hits to the Team Leader, stopping any witnessed unsafe behaviour

Liaise with customers & general public to ensure the highest level of safety is maintained Contribute to keeping the working environment safe, ensuring our high standards are maintained ​

Be a role model in your approach to Health and Safety ​

Work collaboratively to build a culture of continuous improvement through teamwork and communication ​

Maintaining a clean and safe working environment and ensuring safety comes before anything else

Taking pride in all work completed and being determined to succeed!

The training you will be getting

The apprentice will gain a level 2 (GCSE equivalent) qualification as a Highways Maintenance Skilled Operative

The Apprentice must be able to travel to Kings Lynn (PE31 6RH) for college, which will be block release

Functional Skills in English and maths if required

What to expect at the end of your apprenticeship

Following successful completion of the apprentieship, successful candidates will move into permanent Highways Maintenance 'Operative' positions

Operatives work as part of an Asphalt machine lay gang, working on a variety of schemes, standard Local Authority streetworks as well as private, industrial and commercial works

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We're the largest construction materials company in the UK, owned by the global brand CRH. There's so much more to us than meets the eye - with a variety of roles that will suit your lifestyle. We have opportunities based outdoors on site, in one of our offices or you can even find yourself a role that is a mix of both!

Joining Tarmac will give you a chance to build a successful career, shape the world we live in and enjoy yourself in work. We're proud of the connections we have with our local communities as we work to build a more sustainable future for our country, and we want you to feel that pride when you join us. You'll link into a new social network and build a work family. At Tarmac, interest, ambition and collaboration lead to new challenges, opportunities and a sense of pride in a job well done.

So much more than roads. Tarmac, building our world.

We understand and appreciate how critical the early careers population is to our business and industry, which is why we'll empower you from day one. From the moment you join Tarmac you work, earn, learn and grow.

Our commitment is to support you all the way through your chosen entry programme - not just with formal training and qualifications, but also with a culture and environment where you feel welcomed and excited about coming to work and making a difference, not to mention all the great benefits you'll receive too!

Tarmac's early careers community is vital to our business and industry and we empower you to reach your full potential. Take a look at our graduate and apprentice pages in more detail, where you'll find out what to expect from the scheme, what's in it for you and the chance to meet some of our current early careers community.

Join Our Virtual Careers Events

With a variety of Early Careers Programmes available, choosing the right one for you, can feel daunting.

We're keen to support you, and guide you in the right direction.

To find out more about what we offer, so you can make that right choice, we'll be running a series of careers activities which allow you to learn more about us, our people and culture.

To attend one of our virtual careers evenings, simply see details below, and click the registration link. We'll then be in touch, providing you with the links you need to join us on the night.

Keep Tarmac running and improving behind the scenes in one of our offices. You'll often hear these referred to as 'corporate functions'. From finance and marketing, to IT, HR and procurement, you'll help Tarmac run as efficiently as possible and help us move forward as a business. There are jobs and so much more on offer here.

Operational roles are the heartbeat of Tarmac, producing and providing materials to build a more sustainable future. From engineering and quarry management to HGV drivers and machine operators, take pride in helping us build the UK. Roads, buildings, hospitals and offices - we do it all.

We need to keep that link between the operational business and corporate functions. Join us in commercial, technical and a variety of different jobs to experience both office and site-based work. You'll help us make sure we're all on the same page and experience a role where no two days are the same!

How we support you

You're likely to be wondering 'what's in it for me?' We know that as soon as you join, you'll want to start building skills and developing yourself straight away - well, we have you covered! We're committed to giving you the best possible support to help you succeed in your career, which will vary from position to position. We offer a unique blend of formal learning and qualifications, 'on the job' experience and formal mentoring.

We firmly believe we offer so much more than 'just a job', it's a real career opportunity and we have a great range of benefits on offer across our graduate and apprenticeship positions.

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BFI Film Academy Short Courses for 16-19 Year Olds

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BFI Film Academy Short Courses for 16-19 Year Olds

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Are you 16-19? Passionate about film? Interested in a career in the film industry?

If so, the BFI Film Academy is for you. This course offers you the chance to be part of our future film industry and is delivered by Eye Film. Don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to navigate your way into the film or creative industries. As a student of the Film Academy, you will have the opportunity to gain the essential skills required to enter the film industry.

COURSE DETAILS

Eye Film, The Sir John Hurt Film Trust and Cinema City are proud to be a partner in the BFI Film Academy Network. We will be running a practical course in short documentary filmmaking over the October half-term week. Participants will work in teams to create a short film to be showcased at an event in December 2024 at Cinema City. The 20 most passionate and promising young filmmakers who apply will be selected.

Duration: 5 days

Dates: Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November.

Age: 16-19

Participants: 20

Location: Sir John Hurt Centre at Cinema City, Norwich

Price: £25*

*If you will struggle to pay the course fee, don’t be put off as you will be able to indicate this once you are accepted on the course and bursaries are available. Bursaries will also be made available if you require assistance with travel, childcare or other costs. More information about who can apply for bursaries can be found here

As a student of the Eye Film Academy:

You will get hands-on filmmaking experience which will help you to develop practical knowledge and skills.

You can explore your own creativity and passions in a supportive and dynamic environment.

You will gain invaluable experience working alongside industry professionals who are respected practitioners in their field.

You will work in a team towards the completion of a professional short film.

You will have the opportunity to complete an Arts Award qualification on the course.

The completed films will also be showcased at Cinema City in a screening for the public.

Once you have completed the course, you will become part of the growing BFI Film Academy alumni network with access to opportunities such as BAFTA mentorships.

WHO CAN APPLY?

Any young person who is aged 16–19-year-olds on 1st September 2024

A UK Resident

Has a passion or talent for filmmaking and an ambition to work in the film industry

Able to commit to the duration of the course.

Not currently at university or enrolled

Have not previously completed a BFI Film Academy course

There are no qualification requirements just a simple application form and we can offer support if you have specific educational needs.

We particularly welcome applications from students with disabilities including non-visible disabilities and mental health issues, or those from an ethnically diverse background.

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After completing the Film Academy course you could also apply for one of the BFI Academy’s seven intensive residential programmes across the country. Residential courses last between one and two weeks and are designed to develop more specialist filmmaking skills. You will work closely with leading industry professionals who will give you a unique insight into the filmmaking business and guide you along the way.

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PLEASE NOTE you will not be able to draft and save your application before submitting so we recommend drafting your answers into a Word document and copying them into the application form when you are ready to submit.

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How apprenticeships work

On an apprenticeship you're employed to do a real job while studying for a formal qualification - usually for one day a week either at a college, university or training centre. By the end of your apprenticeship, you'll hopefully have gained the skills and knowledge needed to either succeed in your chosen career or progress to the next apprenticeship level.

What you'll learn depends on the role you're training for. However, apprentices in every role follow an approved study programme, which means you'll gain a nationally-recognised qualification at the end of your apprenticeship.

These qualifications can include:

Functional skills - GCSE-level qualifications in English, maths and IT.

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) - from Level 2 (comparable to five GCSEs) up to Level 7 (similar to a postgraduate degree).

Technical certificates - such as BTEC, City and Guild Progression Award etc.

Academic qualifications - including a Higher National Certificate (HNC), Higher National Diploma (HND), foundation degree or the equivalent of a full Bachelors degree.

For more information, see our guide to qualifications.

You'll also be constantly developing your transferable skills, otherwise known as soft skills, which are highly valued by employers. These include communication, teamwork and problem solving, as well as knowledge of IT and the application of numbers. Read more about the skills employers want.

Apprenticeship levels

There are four different levels of apprenticeship:

Intermediate - equivalent to five good GCSE passes.

Advanced - equivalent to two A-level passes.

Higher - equivalent to the first stages of higher education, such as a foundation degree.

Degree - comparable to a Bachelors or Masters degree. Find out more at degree apprenticeships.

Apprenticeship level structures vary across different countries in the UK. If you aren't based in England, read about apprenticeships in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Types of apprenticeships

Most job sectors offer apprenticeship opportunities in the UK, with a wide range of specific roles on offer within each. These include:

Accounting apprenticeships in areas such as bills and expenses, payroll and taxes, plus banking apprenticeships.

Business apprenticeships in business administration, business development, consultancy and leadership.

Construction apprenticeships in building, plumbing and quantity surveying.

Engineering apprenticeships in civil, mechanical and electrical engineering.

Healthcare apprenticeships, in areas such as dentistry and nursing.

Human resources (HR) apprenticeships for those looking to progress in support, consultancy and management roles.

Information technology (IT) apprenticeships in information security and software development.

Law apprenticeships offered at paralegal, legal executive and solicitor level.

Marketing apprenticeships in digital marketing, social media and public relations (PR).

Media apprenticeships in the television, radio and film industries.

Retail apprenticeships for those in buying, merchandising and management roles. There are also sales apprenticeships.

Transport apprenticeships in a range of logistics, road, railway, automotive and airline industry roles.

You'll be able to enter your chosen sector at an apprenticeship level that reflects your previous qualifications and the demands of the job.

Length of apprenticeships

The length of your apprenticeship will depend on a number of factors, such as the level of the apprenticeship, your chosen sector, employer requirements and your individual ability. However, apprenticeships usually last between one and six years. Their length follows a basic framework:

intermediate apprenticeships typically last between one year and 18 months

advanced apprenticeships are usually studied over two years

higher and degree apprenticeships take three-to-six years to complete.

It's worth checking directly with your chosen employer before applying to check how long your course will last, as some won't follow this structure.

Pay rates and working hours

If you're aged under 19 and an apprentice, or 19 or over and still in your first year as an apprentice, you'll be entitled to the apprenticeship wage of £5.28 per hour (from April 2023). Apprentices aged 19 or over and who've completed their first year will be able to claim the National Minimum Wage (NMW). This has been set at £7.49 per hour (for those aged 18-20), £10.18 (21-22) and £10.42 (for ages 23 and above).

For more information, see GOV.UK - Become an apprentice.

This pay rate is stated as a guideline - some employers pay you a higher wage. You'll also be entitled to sick pay, any additional benefits your employer offers to its other employees, such as healthcare plans and childcare vouchers, and at least 20 days of paid holiday per year. Visit GOV.UK - Calculate holiday entitlement to work out your exact entitlement.

Working hours vary depending on your employer, but you won't be able to work more than 40 hours per week or any fewer than 30. Typically, you'll work between 35 and 37.5 hours per week. The sector you're entering will determine the nature of your daily working hours. While most apprentices can expect to work a 9am-5.30pm day with an hour's break for lunch, those in hospitality or healthcare roles, for instance, should expect to work antisocial shifts.

Age limit

There's no upper age limit on being an apprentice. As long as you're over 16 and have the right credentials, you'll be eligible to apply for your chosen apprenticeship.

If you start your apprenticeship after you turn 19, you may be entitled to additional government funding. Find out more about what's on offer at Student Finance England - Advanced Learner Loan.

Entry requirements

As each type of apprenticeship offers a different-levelled qualification on the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF), their entry requirements will vary. Generally speaking, they are as follows:

To apply for an intermediate apprenticeship, you'll just need to be over 16 years old and no longer in full-time education.

For an advanced apprenticeship, you're likely to be asked for prior work experience and at least three 9-4 grade GCSEs or equivalent - such as an intermediate apprenticeship qualification.

As higher apprenticeships are the equivalent of a foundation degree, HNC or first year of a Bachelors, you'll usually need at least five 9-4 grade GCSEs, as well as some Level 3 qualifications in relevant subjects, to apply. Your Level 3 qualifications could be AS-levels, a BTEC National or a Level 3 NVQ.

Degree apprenticeships will have the tightest entry requirements. These may include three A-levels in a specified grade range or a higher apprenticeship qualification, on top of at least five 9-4 GCSE grades. It's also likely you'll be required to have prior work experience.

You can apply for apprenticeships at any time of year - whether you're successful depends on if an employer has a vacancy. You'll be able to check the specific entry requirements of your chosen apprenticeship once the position opens.

The difference between an apprenticeship and an internship

The terms 'apprenticeship' and 'internship' are sometimes mistakenly used interchangeably. To ensure you're applying for the right positions, it's important to understand the differences between these opportunities.

Apprenticeships are:

formal employment programmes and as such you'll sign a contract with your employer

long-term and take between one and four years to complete

more suited to those with a clear idea of what sector they'd like to work in and what career path they'd like to follow

commonly undertaken by school leavers

designed to provide specific work-based training. Apprentices learn by actually doing the job

a way for apprentices to gain formal qualifications such as NVQs, foundation degrees and technical certificates

paid, as at the very least you'll receive the NMW

a direct route to employment, with the majority of apprentices guaranteed a job on completion of their programme.

Internships are:

informal arrangements as it's typical that no employment contracts are signed

short-term, limited periods lasting between one week and 12 months

geared towards providing an insight to those who may be unsure of what career direction to take

typically undertaken by students and graduates

work-based learning opportunities, which focus more on supplying interns with transferable skills and experience for their CV rather than job-specific skills or formal qualifications

temporary, with no guarantee of employment on completion.

Learn more about what's involved in an internship.

Find out more

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A Levels (Advanced Levels) and AS Levels (Advanced Subsidiary) are courses that students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland take after GCSEs. They're the most common qualifications for university admission. Other qualifications include Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and other alternatives to A Levels.

A Levels are two-year qualifications that give students a chance to study an existing GCSE subject in greater depth or try a completely new subject like Law, Drama or Economics.

What to expect from A Levels

An increase in difficulty compared to GCSEs

Differences in the way you're taught and what's expected from you

More independent study time - you'll only have between three and five subjects to study as opposed to ten or more at GCSE, meaning less time in the classroom

How many A Levels can you take?

Students can take up to five A Levels but you generally choose three A Levels to study for a two-year course. You can decide to work towards AS qualifications or combine the two. Discuss your options with your school or college and find out whether they'll offer both AS and A Levels so you can decide the best route for you. The vast majority of schools and colleges now focus on A Levels, with the one-year AS Level less popular and available.

If you already know what you'd like to study, you can contact the university admissions office and ask about entry requirements for the course(s) you're interested in.

How many GCSEs do you need to do A Levels?

Most schools and colleges will expect you to have gained at least five 9-4 (A*-C) grades in your GCSEs. However, other pathways are available including BTEC and other vocational courses.

Requirements can vary from four to six passes, so you should check with your school or college. Often you'll need a GCSE at grade 5-6 (B) or above in a subject if you want to continue it at A Level.

GCSEs have also changed in recent years, with most students in England now getting new numerical grades (9-1) and changes to exams, coursework and specifications.

Take advice from your school careers advisor and university admissions departments so you can make an informed decision based on accurate and up-to-date information. It's worth asking questions and researching entry requirements for courses at various universities to get a good idea of the subjects you should take.

Things to consider when choosing your A Levels

If you want to go to university, the main question to ask yourself is: 'Do I know what I want to study at university?'. Your answer will dictate which subjects you should choose for A Levels.

It's perfectly normal not to know what you want to do for a career, or what you want to study at university. Many graduates go on to work in fields unrelated to their chosen degree. However, if you have aspirations for a certain career, you'll need to take a related degree. For example, subjects such as Law, Medicine, Architecture and Veterinary Science will all need specific qualifications.

If you already know what you want to study at university

Knowing what you want to study at university puts you in a good position when choosing your A Levels. Your first step should be to check entry requirements on university websites for your chosen course.

A lot of courses will specify at least one subject you'll need to have studied at A Level. For example, Medicine, Veterinary Science and certain Engineering courses may need three specific subjects. Also some universities publish a list of preferred A Level subjects that are acceptable for general admission, as well as specific requirements for individual courses.

If you don't know what you want to study at university

You may not be sure what you want to study at university, or if you want to go at all. Don't worry, as it means you can choose whichever subjects you want (within reason) and let that dictate your degree choice should you go on to study at university.

There are eight 'facilitating' subjects listed by Russell Group universities to help you keep your degree options open until you decide which course to take:

Biology

Chemistry

English Literature

Geography

History

Maths and Further Maths

Modern and Classical Languages

Physics

Generally speaking, taking two facilitating subjects will keep a wide range of degrees open to you. Make sure you still choose subjects you like - you'll be studying them for the next two years.

If you're still uncertain, phone or email the university admissions or schools liaison team for their advice before finalising your choices.

Other factors to consider when choosing A Levels

What you're good at - your career or degree plans may change so make sure you choose subjects you can do well in

What you enjoy - if you don't enjoy a subject at A Level but need it for a specific university course, you might want to reconsider your degree preference

Your subject combination - if you're taking a science A Level, for example, you should consider whether you need to look at taking another science or maths subject

The syllabus - knowing the course content should tell you whether a particular A Level is the right option for you

The workload you can handle - for example, some courses may involve a lot of essay writing, so be realistic about how much work you can do

Course entry requirements are used to help admissions staff at universities pick students for their courses. Many courses will have more applicants than places so they'll set an entry requirement to allow them to reduce the number of students to consider.

Specific course requirements (e.g. Chemistry and Biology for a Biochemistry course) are there to make sure students can cope with the pressures of the course content itself. The majority of university courses look for at least Cs in GCSE English and Maths. Some courses go further and list specific subjects and grades they expect you to have.

Remember that some courses may only consider certain A Level qualifications or accept certain qualifications when taken with another. This will depend on what the university department is looking for.

For example, a History department may be looking for students who can write essays and handle exams, and so might have a preference for A Level or Highers students. If you're a BTEC student, look out for courses that name specific units you need to pass with specific grades.

Check our subject guides to see if a course might need specific A Level subjects (or equivalent).

Keep in mind

Some universities discourage students from taking certain combinations of A Levels - this tends to be for very similar subjects such as Business Studies and Economics, or Maths and Further Maths

Core Maths generally isn't a suitable substitute for AS or A Level Maths or Further Maths

If you do too many practical or vocational subjects (such as PE, Music Technology, Media Studies, Textiles or Drama), it may limit what you can study at university - some universities include these in lists of 'non-preferred' subjects

Highly selective courses such as Medicine may state that A Levels should be taken in the same sitting after no more than two years of study - this can affect you if you're looking to repeat some exams after sixth form or if you've taken some exams early

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CONTENTS A Levels (Advanced Levels) and AS Levels (Advanced Subsidiary) are courses that students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland take after GCSEs. They're the most common qualifications for university admission. Other qualifications include Scottish Highers/Advanced Highers and other alternatives to A Levels.

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Advanced level qualifications (known as A levels) are subject-based qualifications that can lead to university, further study, training, or work. You can normally study three or more A levels over two years. They're usually assessed by a series of examinations.

What grades do I need to take A levels?

You normally need:

at least five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4/A* to C

at least grade 6 in the specific subject(s) you want to study

However, the specific requirements needed to study A levels will vary across schools and colleges. It's important to check what you will need with the school or college you are looking to study at.

Who are they for?

If you're thinking about going to university, most higher education courses require specific A levels or combinations of A levels (or alternative level 3 qualifications).

If you're not sure what career or job you want to do, studying a selection of A levels can be a good way of keeping your options open.

Choosing A level subjects

The most important criteria for choosing A levels subjects are:

1. Looking at what you are likely to enjoy and be good at. If you enjoy a subject or have an ability in it already, you are more likely to do well.

2. Are there any particular subjects and/or grades you may need? If you have a particular career, job, or further study in mind, you may need to choose specific A levels in order to meet entry requirements.

3. How open you want to keep your future study and career choices?

What you can do after A levels

Many people ask 'What can I do with my A levels?', here are some answers:

Here is a great place to start looking at

Continue on to university - A levels are the most common qualifications studied to get into higher education.

Keep your options open if you're unsure about what you want to do in the future.

Look for employment - they're valued by employers because they show a good level of education.

Go on to vocational or work-based qualifications, such as a higher apprenticeship.

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Not all secondary schools have the provision for further study post-GCSEs, while some students feel they'd like to experience college life while completing their A-levels

What are A-levels?

Advanced level (referred to as A-level) qualifications are often the natural next step for students in England, Wales and Northern Ireland to take after finishing compulsory education and their GCSEs.

You'll usually study at least three subjects in one go, and these can range from maths and English literature to film studies, politics and sports science. They are typically studied full time within two years, although you can also choose to study them part time at college. Assessment usually takes the form of a series of exams.

Who are A-levels for?

These traditional subject-based qualifications are perfect for those aged 16 to 19 looking to go down the academic route on their way to university. However, they can also allow you to keep your options open if you're not sure what to do next and they're valued by employers should you then wish to enter the world of work or undertake further training.

Finally, while A-levels are often academically-focused and not generally considered as practical as NVQs and BTEC diplomas, they can still provide a stepping stone to vocational or work-based qualifications such as apprenticeships.

What grades are needed for A-level study?

While each school or college sets out its own entry requirements, you'll usually need:

a minimum of five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (or equivalent)

at least grade 6 in your chosen subject(s).

What are sixth form colleges?

The Association of Colleges (AoC) states that there are over 60 sixth form colleges in England (and around 90 across the UK) offering an extensive range of academic, technical and professional courses. These include qualifications such as T-levels, BTECs and apprenticeships, in addition to A-level study.

Why should I consider going to sixth form college?

As many secondary schools offer A-levels, students feeling settled there can choose to continue their education at the same school without any upheaval. On the other hand, the negatives of going to the same high school include being too familiar with the teachers, who may not initially treat you much differently from when you were in year 11.

You'll also find that they can be more formal than their counterparts as you'll have to share the site with younger pupils in years 7-11. At college, you can make new friends your own age from different schools.

Whether you're looking for a fresh start or you find that there are better facilities at a sixth form college, going down the further education (FE) pathway means you'll be able to choose from a wider range of qualifications than at a school sixth form, which usually just focus on A-levels and BTECs.

Another major thing to consider is the fact that as you'll be learning in an adult environment, this means you're responsible for your own learning and will need to show self-discipline to keep on top of your workload. This is heightened by the fact your timetable may be less cluttered at college, with plenty of free periods.

It's also worth noting that you may get to undertake more online classes, as FE colleges typically offer distance learning classes to adults of all ages.

While students under the age of 19 won't need to pay for sixth form college, there may still be costs involved for study materials, especially on practical courses - and the expense of getting to and from campus.

How do I make the right choice?

As long as there's a sixth form college in your local area, you'll get to decide between school or college and what you go for will depend on your personal preference and the subject(s) you're planning on studying.

Make a list of the pros and cons of each and take into account factors such as the range of facilities, extra-curricular activities on offer, class sizes, quality of teaching, plus the availability of careers services in terms of exploring what you want to do afterwards.

FE colleges often run open days so you can speak to tutors and view the campus for yourself before committing. You'll then get a better feel for if it's the right environment for you.

Find out more

Discover how to apply for college in the UK.

Consider should I go to university or do an apprenticeship?

Read about applying for university.

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Vocational qualifications are practical qualifications that relate to a specific job or career sector.

Unlike more academic courses like A-levels, they combine a mix of theory and practical learning and you'll probably do some work experience too.

There's a huge range of different courses that you can do, and many types of qualifications you can get, from entry level to advanced. The length of the course depends on what level you study at.

Why should I study a vocational subject?

Vocational qualifications are a good option if you have a clear idea of what type of career or trade you'd like to work in. They can help you to get the specific skills you need to get your first job or progress further in your career.

However, if you're not sure yet what you want to do, you could find many (but not all) of the courses quite limiting, something we'll explore further in this article.

You can take vocational qualifications from the age of 14 (although there are a lot more options from 16) alongside, instead of, or after, academic ones like GCSEs, A-levels or degrees.

Examples of vocational subjects and qualifications

There are literally hundreds of different vocational subjects that you can do. Here's just a sample:

Accounting

Animal care

Beauty therapy

Business

Customer service

Construction

Child development

Electrical installation

Engineering

Environmental services

Food technology

Gas installation

Hairdressing

Health and social care

Health and safety

Heating and ventilation

Hospitality

Journalism

Logistics

Management

Manufacturing

Media and communications

Plumbing

Retail

Warehousing

Entry requirements to these courses vary depending on the level you want to study at, and the qualification you'll get at the end depends on the subject, where you are working (if you study on the job) and the organisation awarding it. Here are some examples:

Business and Technology Education Council qualifications (BTECs) have been around for over 30 years and are designed to give you the skills that businesses are looking for.

You could go straight into work or onto further study with a BTEC. There are options at many levels, everything from levels below GCSE to levels that are equal to a degree.

National Vocational Qualifications (NVQs) are based on the national occupational standards for each career sector. National occupational standards are lists of skills and knowledge that employers say you need to be able to work in a certain sector.

Usually you get the knowledge and skills you need for an NVQ by being trained while you are working, rather than at college, so they are good for people who want to combine working and learning. They are available from Level 1 (equivalent to one GCSE) to Level 8 (equivalent to a postgraduate degree level).

They are usually studied part-time and can be taken as a stand-alone qualification or as part of an apprenticeship.

OCR Cambridge Nationals

Cambridge Nationals have been around since 2012 and are designed for students aged 14-16. They are linked to different industries, and geared to the requirements of each career sector. They take the same amount of time as GCSEs.

The aim of diplomas is to give students practical training and work experience while learning. That means you get out into the workplace more and there's less classroom-based learning compared to A-levels.

You can study for a diploma at four levels - foundation, higher (HND), progression and advanced. A foundation diploma is equivalent to five GCSEs at grades D to G and an advanced diploma is worth 3.5 A-levels.

Where can I study for a vocational qualification?

You can study at school, sixth form, college, university, as part of an apprenticeship or while you are working.

But not all institutions offer them, so it's important to speak to your careers adviser and do some research if you think they might be an option for you.

At school you might take a vocational qualification by itself or in combination with GCSEs or A-levels. There are lots of specialist colleges out there that offer these courses and have good links with local businesses.

What are the benefits of studying for vocational qualifications?

Vocational courses have been developed in partnership with employers and professional and trade organisations, which means that you'll be learning the skills that employers want - great for your CV and career.

You'll develop real-life skills as well as learning theory, and there will be a more practical approach compared to traditional courses like A-levels, which will help you to leave education ready for the world of work.

If you know what job or career you want to pursue, then this can be a good way to make sure that you develop the right skills and knowledge for that role.

Also, if you live in England you now have to stay in some form of education or training until you're 18. So if you've had enough of school and you want to work while studying part-time, a vocational qualification could be a good option for you.

If you're weighing up a vocational qualification against university, you might be interested to know that vocational courses are often shorter than degrees. If you're in a hurry to start work, this will be a plus for you.

Are there any down sides?

Vocational subjects are designed to prepare you for one career or industry. If you're not sure what you want to do yet, you may find that a vocational course is too specific.

If you're weighing up your post-16 options, then some vocational courses take up more of the timetable than a single A-level, so you won't be able to study as many different subjects.

If you're comparing a vocational route to university, a vocational qualification might leave you with fewer options. The benefit of a degree is that it can open up the door to lots of different careers, which means that you don't have to decide what you want to do right now.

Why are they different from A-levels or the International Baccalaureate?

A-levels are more academic and you will spend a lot of your time in the classroom, learning theory, writing essays, doing coursework and studying for exams.

Vocational qualifications are more directly linked to the world of work and involve more project work, problem solving, skills development and work experience.

This infographic shows the different academic and vocational options open to school leavers at 16 and 18 (right clicks and select "Open image in new tab" to see a bigger version):

How do they compare to A-levels?

Level 3 vocational qualifications are equivalent to A-levels, but if you are planning to do a degree, A-levels may be a better option as they are more widely accepted by universities.

What are the new vocational courses?

There has been a reform of vocational qualifications recently because the government was worried some of the qualifications weren't of a good quality. This led to thousands of qualifications being scrapped and some new ones being created.

From September 2015, if you're aged 14-16 you can take Technical Awards alongside GCSEs, which will give you real-life practical and technical skills. You can study up to three alongside a minimum of five core GCSEs (including English and maths).

These qualifications will have to meet tough new government criteria to make sure that they are "gold standard".

For those of you aged 16-19 you can take Tech-levels, covering subjects like design engineering, IT networking and IT user support.

The government reform has led to different organisations developing courses and qualifications that meet the new criteria. They include:

The TechBac is a new technical qualification by City & Guilds, designed to give 14 to 19-year-olds the technical and professional skills they need to progress onto an apprenticeship, into university or into the jobs market.

It has been designed in partnership with industry and combines learning with practical work experience. There will be more than 80 additional technical qualifications available from September 2016 (as long as the Department for Education approves them).

Cambridge Technical

The Cambridge Technical is another new qualification designed to meet the Department for Education's new guidance. The first one (engineering) was launched this year with the rest coming in September 2016.

They have been developed with input from universities, key employers and industry experts and include: art and design, business, digital media, health and social care, IT, performing arts, science, and sport and physical activity.

Are my career options limited if I study them?

Vocational qualifications can open the door to lots of opportunities - from getting a first job, to doing an apprenticeship, or going on to further study.

If you're confident that you know exactly what job you want to do (like being a plumber), then they're a good option. And, even if you want to do a career that requires a degree, you can still go on to study for that afterwards.

However, these qualifications are very specific to certain jobs and industries, and that's where you could find yourself a little limited.

For example, say you do a hairdressing course and then decide it's not for you and you want to work in media instead. You may find that your hairdressing NVQ is not valued by media employers, and so you'll need to consider doing further study or applying for an apprenticeship to get relevant experience.

There have been reports in the news that many so-called vocational courses are "dead end" and don't actually lead to jobs - and that's why the government removed thousands of them.

However it's important not to tarnish all courses with the same brush because many vocational qualifications are highly valued, so just make sure that you do your research, and ensure that the course you are doing is recognised and approved by the appropriate trade body (the group that represents employers).

Are they recognised by universities?

Not all universities (or courses) accept vocational qualifications - some will only give you a place if you have A-levels.

However, a lot of universities will accept a Level 3 vocational qualification or a more advanced one, especially if the course you're applying to is related to your vocational qualification.

If you are still considering university and want to know whether you can apply with a vocational qualification, the best thing is to check the exact entry requirements for the courses you are considering. For more advice speak to your careers advisor or have a look on the UCAS website.

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Equivalent to 3 A levels

T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.

A 45-day Industry Placement

Each T Level includes an in-depth industry placement that lasts at least 45 days. Students get valuable experience in the workplace; employers get early sight of the new talent in their industry.

80% Classroom, 20% Work

T Level students spend 80% of the course in their learning environment, gaining the skills that employers need. The other 20% is a meaningful industry placement, where they put these skills into action.

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T Levels: what they are

T Levels are new 2-year courses which are taken after GCSEs and are broadly equivalent in size to 3 A Levels. Launched in September 2020, these courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and education providers so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for entry into skilled employment, an apprenticeship or related technical study through further or higher education.

T Levels offer students practical and knowledge-based learning at a school or college and on-the-job experience through an industry placement of at least 315 hours - approximately 45 days.

The courses are available at selected colleges, schools and other providers across England.

T Levels are being gradually rolled out. The first 16 have now been launched and our aim is to have 24 T Levels available.

We have published a list of the providers offering T Level courses up to September 2024.

How T Levels will work with other qualifications

T Levels will become one of the main choices for students after GCSEs alongside:

apprenticeships for students who wish to learn a specific occupation 'on the job'

A levels for students who wish to continue academic education

other qualifications not served by A levels or T levels, including sport science, performing arts and small qualifications designed to be taken alongside A levels

The Department for Education ( DfE) is streamlining and improving the quality of the post-16 level 3 qualifications system. We are strengthening progression pathways, creating clearly defined academic and technical routes with high quality qualifications leading to further study, and/or skilled employment. This will help students to make good choices and see more easily how their study will help them to progress.

T Levels are based on the same standards as apprenticeships, designed by employers and approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (the Institute).

We expect the total time for a T Level to be around 1,800 hours over the 2 years, including the industry placement. This is a significant increase on most current technical education courses.

T Levels differ from an apprenticeship. T Levels prepare students for work, further training or further study. An apprenticeship is typically 80% on-the-job and 20% in the classroom and is more suited to those who want to earn a wage and learn at the same time, and are ready to enter the workforce at age 16.

How T Levels have been developed

Employers and providers work together to develop each T Level, with support from DfE and the Institute. Groups of employers have defined the skills and requirements for each T Level course by participating in T Level panels. This ensures that students taking T Levels will develop the technical knowledge and skills required by employers in that industry.

The T Level panels have developed the content for the technical qualifications which are part of each T Level programme, based on the same standards as apprenticeships. These plans are then tested and reviewed with students, education providers and additional employers.

The technical qualifications for 2020, 2021 and 2022 T Levels have been approved by the Institute.

Structure of a T Level

T Levels require students to undertake both a technical qualification and an industry placement with an employer.

Students are also required to work towards the attainment of maths and English if they have not already achieved grade 4 at GCSE, as students do on other 16 to 19 programmes. However, T Level students are no longer required to achieve either a grade 4 in English and maths GCSE or level 2 in functional skills to pass their programme.

Transition programme

The T Level transition programme is a 1-year post-GCSE study programme designed to support progression to, and success on, a T Level. It's aimed at students who would like to do a T Level but would benefit from additional preparation and support before starting one.

The programme gives students the opportunity to study technical content aligned to T Levels and develop their English, maths and digital skills, alongside work experience and personal development.

You can see a list of providers delivering the transition programme.

The T Level transition programme framework for delivery has guidance on how the programme should be delivered from academic year 2022 onwards.

Industry placements

Every T Level includes an industry placement with an employer focused on developing the practical and technical skills required for the occupation. These will last a minimum of 315 hours (approximately 45 days) but can last longer.

Employers can offer industry placements as a block, day release or a mix of these, and can discuss sharing part of the placement with another employer if necessary.

Providers will support employers offering industry placements. This will include assistance with paperwork, a careful planning process and support with designing the industry placement.

DfE 's employer engagement teams work with employers of all sizes and providers on industry placements.

Employers interested in finding out more about industry placements can contact 08000 150 600, email tlevel.placement@education.gov.uk or visit T Levels and industry placement support for employers.

Grading and certification

Students who complete their T Level get a nationally recognised certificate which shows their overall grade and a breakdown of what they have achieved.

The T Level certificate includes:

an overall grade for the T Level, shown as pass, merit, distinction or distinction*

a separate grade for the core component, using A* to E

a separate grade for each occupational specialism, shown as pass, merit or distinction

It also confirms that the student has:

completed the industry placement

met any additional mandatory requirements

A student's overall T Level grade is worked out from the grades they achieved on the core component and the occupational specialism(s).

Students who do not pass all elements of their T Level get a T Level statement of achievement which shows the elements they have completed.

If students have attained maths or English qualifications at level 2, this is also referenced on T Level certificates and statements of achievement.

Entry to higher education and UCAS tariff points

T Levels provide several progression options for students, including:

skilled employment

an apprenticeship

higher education

To help T Level students progress into higher education, UCAS tariff points are allocated to T Levels.

UCAS points are allocated to the overall T Level grade. Students must achieve at least an overall pass grade to receive UCAS points.

To support students that partially achieve their T Level, UCAS tariff points are also available for both elements of the technical qualification:

an allocation for students that have passed the core component and completed the industry placement

an allocation for students that have passed the occupational specialism component and completed the industry placement

As the relative weighting of the core and occupational specialism for each T Level varies, the UCAS points for partial achievement will also vary across T Levels. Tariff allocations for partial achievement of each T Level are available on the UCAS tariff calculator.

You can find a list of higher education institutions who accept T Levels for entry onto one of their courses.

Register to deliver T Levels

Providers can register to deliver T Levels from September 2024.

The closing date for registration is 24 March 2023. We recommend that providers register as early as possible so they can take advantage of support that will be offered.

Funding for providers

We recognise that significant additional funding is needed for the successful introduction and delivery of T Levels.

T Levels involve more hours than most current technical qualifications at level 3 and providers are funded for the extra hours involved and for organising industry placements.

Guidance on the next steps for providers includes more information on how T Levels are funded.

All T Level providers receive funding for state-of-the-art specialist equipment. All providers, apart from independent training providers, can bid for funding to refurbish existing facilities or build new buildings. Over £400 million has been made available so far for T Levels capital.

Support for professional development

To be sure that T Levels deliver great outcomes for learners, we are giving teachers and leaders the support they need to deliver them. T Level professional development is available from the Education and Training Foundation ( ETF), at no charge to all providers delivering and planning to deliver T Levels.

The offer is shaped around the needs of providers and their workforce alongside relevant regional, employer and curriculum needs. It includes:

training needs analysis to help identify any gaps in skills and knowledge around T Levels

understanding T Levels to help staff in different roles understand T Levels and how they can support their successful introduction

T Level role and route-specific training - pedagogical and subject-specific courses, and other activities structured to meet an individual's professional development needs

professional development for leaders - support for staff in leadership roles to help with T Level planning and implementation.

networks and TRIPs - route-specific networks and T Level resource improvement projects (TRIP) providing opportunities to produce resources for planning and delivering T Levels

industry insights - opportunities for staff to increase and update their knowledge by:

undertaking placements within industry

accessing industry-relevant mentoring

participating in group industry collaboration

engaging in industry-led workshops

Timeline

September 2020

The first T Level courses started in:

design, surveying and planning for construction

digital production, design and development

education and early years

September 2021

T Level courses started in:

building services engineering for construction

digital business services

digital support and services

health

healthcare science

onsite construction

science

September 2022

T Level courses started in:

accounting

design and development for engineering and manufacturing

engineering, manufacturing, processing and control

finance

maintenance, installation and repair for engineering and manufacturing

management and administration

September 2023

T Level courses will start in:

agriculture, land management and production

legal services

September 2024

T Level courses will start in:

animal care and management

craft and design

hair, beauty and aesthetics

media, broadcast and production

September 2025

T Level courses will start in:

Further planned T Levels

A T Level is planned in Catering, for delivery beyond 2024.

Find out more

Students

Visit our T Levels website where you can add your postcode to find colleges, schools or other providers who are offering T Levels. You can also find guidance at the Get the Jump content hub.

Watch our industry placement videos to hear from students and employers who have benefited from industry placements.

Employers

To find out more about industry placements, contact 0800 0150 600, email tlevel.placement@education.gov.uk or visit T Levels and industry placement support for employers.

Providers

The T Level action plan has detailed information about how we have been developing the T Level qualifications for post-16 students since 2017.

It includes sections on:

the rollout of T Levels

case studies

T Level provider information

T Level results and certification

T Levels for adults

T Level capital

progression to and from T Levels

the Ofsted Thematic Review of T Levels

the role of IfATE in T Level delivery

industry placements

communications and marketing

We also have information for providers about the next steps towards delivering T Levels.

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T Levels are new 2-year courses which are taken after GCSEs and are broadly equivalent in size to 3 A Levels. Launched in September 2020, these courses have been developed in collaboration with employers and education providers so that the content meets the needs of industry and prepares students for entry into skilled employment, an apprenticeship or related technical study through further or higher education.

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Minister Keegan Explaining T Levels for Parents

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Take a look at the apprenticeships available in our area

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We’ve introduced a new way to find and apply for an apprenticeship in England.

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Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education

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We're building a joined up and high quality skills system in England.

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We are transforming and improving the skills system by putting employers at the heart and making it easier to navigate for all.

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All the latest BBC Bitesize content about apprenticeships.

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Hear about apprenticeships from the apprentices themselves. Learn more about 'Find an apprenticeship' the government portal that allows you to search vacancies and set up alerts on apprenticeships that may be of interest to you.

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Apprenticeship A-Z Women at Work Case Studies

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Apprenticeship A-Z Women at Work Case Studies

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Amazing Apprenticeships launched ‘The Apprenticeship A-Z of Women at Work‘ resource to mark International Women’s Day. The resource was really well received in schools nationwide, shining a light on women in apprenticeships across sectors, and helping to improve visibility in schools for apprenticeship employers.

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Apprenticeship A-Z Men at Work Case Studies

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Apprenticeship A-Z Men at Work Case Studies

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Amazing Apprenticeships have created a brand-new teaching resource for schools ‘The Apprenticeship A-Z of Men at Work’ to mark International Men’s Day (19th November).

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Apprenticeships workbook for 16-19 year olds

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Speakers for Schools is excited to present its weekly broadcast schedule! This schedule will be updated regularly and talks will be targeted to different age groups are accessible via signing up using the registration from links below. registration closes at 12pm the day before the broadcast date - links are then sent out by email that afternoon.

Tips on participating in the Broadcast
To access the talks, links should be opened in a browser that is not Internet Explorer and students should join the live event anonymously, there is no need to create a log in.
Students wishing to see subtitles for the broadcast can turn them on via the panel on the right-hand side of the screen.

Further guidance on how to access talks can be found here.

Questions for speakers can be submitted via Q+A Function during the talk which will be made live for students to submit questions. The questions submitted will be moderated by a member of the SFS team and approved if relevant.

We send out the join link to our broadcasts the day before. Should you require the join link earlier, please email broadcasts@speakersforschools.org

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Upcoming Broadcasts | Speakers for Schools Events

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Stay updated with Speakers for Schools' weekly broadcast schedule. Engage in enlightening talks targeted for different age groups. Register now and join the conversation!

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YEAR 10 & 11 - Youth Employment UK - Preparing for Your Future

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YEAR 10 & 11 - Youth Employment UK - Preparing for Your Future

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Preparing For Your Future - Free Online Course - Youth Employment UK

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Preparing For Your Future is a free online course to help 14-16 year olds build skills and careers confidence.

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iDEA - The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award

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iDEA - The Inspiring Digital Enterprise Award

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Your Game Plan - Digital learning to shape your future career

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We are dedicated to creating employment pathways, building career confidence and matching future talent to the right opportunities. YourGamePlan helps employers unlock tomorrow's talent.

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Supporting school students on their learning journeys

Between May and September 2020, working alongside top education institutes across the globe, FutureLearn offered school students aged 13+ in the UK and Irelend free courses to support their learning and expand their horizons. Students were able to access tests, gain certificates when they were eligible and keep access to the course content. We'd like to thank our partners who participated in this initiative.

FutureLearn also partnered with the TES Institute and Pearson to bring free advice and support for teachers, pupils, and parents in during unprecedented times as schools began to close across the globe.

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FutureLearn Schools - Free Online Courses - FutureLearn

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Between May and September 2020, working alongside top education institutes across the globe, FutureLearn offered school students aged 13+ in the UK and Irelend free courses to support their learning and expand their horizons. Students were able to access tests, gain certificates when they were eligible and keep access to the course content.

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City of Norwich School Sixth Form Prospectus

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City of Norwich School Sixth Form Prospectus

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University Technical College Norfolk Sixth Form Prospectus

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University Technical College Norfolk Sixth Form Prospectus

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29921_UTCN_KS5 Prospectus Update AW2 Digi

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Unifrog Webinar - An introduction to Unifrog: Students 

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Unifrog Webinar - An introduction to Unifrog: Students 

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Interviews with inspiring people from all walks of life

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Penguin Talks - How to Achieve Anything with Gareth Southgate and Sharky

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Penguin Talks - How to Achieve Anything with Gareth Southgate and Sharky

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How To Achieve Anything with Gareth Southgate and Sharky: Virtual Penguin Talk

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CORPORATE AWAY DAYS

High Performance has now curated a Corporate Away Day that harnesses the educational qualities synonymous with the podcast and helps steer businesses in the right direction and educate on the mindset it takes to excel. High Performance have exclusively partnered with Pennyhill Park to bring the Away Day alive.
Limited dates available for 2022.

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High Performance has now curated a Corporate Away Day that harnesses the educational qualities synonymous with the podcast and helps steer businesses in the right direction and educate on the mindset it takes to excel. High Performance have exclusively partnered with Pennyhill Park to bring the Away Day alive.

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New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership - Careers and Coffee Sessions

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New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership - Careers and Coffee Sessions

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The New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership now have a YouTube channel where they will be hosting ‘Careers & Coffee’ sessions with a variety of interesting guests.

These sessions will be available for you to view live every Tuesday & Thursday at 12.30pm or recorded sessions can be found on the YouTube playlist.

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New Anglia Local Enterprise Partnership works with businesses, local authority partners and education institutions to drive growth and enterprise in Norfolk and Suffolk. We are transforming the economy by securing funds from government to help businesses grow, through the delivery of ambitious programmes to ensure that businesses have the funding, support, skills, and infrastructure needed to flourish and ensuring that the voice of our business community is heard, loud and clear.

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Speakers for Schools - Broadcast Video Library

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Speakers for Schools - Broadcast Video Library

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Watch recordings of previous Speakers for Schools video broadcasts.

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Broadcast Video Library | Speakers for Schools

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Explore a diverse library of inspirational talks from renowned speakers. Dive into topics ranging from culture, heritage, and more with Speakers for Schools.

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Who we are
and why we exist?

BecomingX was set up with one purpose. To create a world where everyone can realise their potential.

Despite being eternal optimists, we are worried. We are worried that many people believe that ‘success’ is about how much money you make, the car you drive or how many likes you get on social media. We are worried that ‘talent’ is seen as some mythical genetic force possessed by the few, rather than the product of determination, hard work and experience. We are worried that our education systems are not adequately preparing young people for the future. Most of all, we are worried that most people do not realise what they are really capable of achieving.

So we've set out to change that. By combining our deep understanding of high performance with the stories and insights from the world's most inspiring and iconic people, we aim to help people understand what it takes to succeed, to raise their aspirations and to build the skills and confidence to realise their potential.

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Watch our films to explore the stories of the world's most inspiring people and find out what it takes to succeed.

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Virtual Penguin Talk - How to Prepare for the Squiggly World of Work with Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis

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Virtual Penguin Talk - How to Prepare for the Squiggly World of Work with Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis

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How to Prepare for the Squiggly World of Work with Helen Tupper & Sarah Ellis: Virtual Penguin Talk

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The Nine to Five with Stacey Dooley - Series 1: 1. Can't Take the Heat

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Stacey takes five teens to a Gordon Ramsay restaurant for work experience.

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Dr Richard Barker
Richard Barker attended CNS 20 Years ago and is now living and working in Wisconsin advising NASA. Watch his journey since leaving CNS.

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CNS Alumni Careers Talk 1  Dr Richard Barker - Researcher in AstroBiology

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Hannah Venn
Hannah attended CNS from 2010 to 2012 in the 6th Form. Follow her journey to studying physiotherapy at University - despite not getting the grades that she needed originally!!

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CNS Alumni Careers Talk 2 Hannah Venn - Studying Physiotherapy at University

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Rosamund Cox
Rosamund attended CNS from 2003 to 2009. See her journey from leaving to attend University to study languages, to working for Local Government now

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CNS Alumni Careers Talk 3 - Rosamund Cox

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Sam Chambers
Sam talks us through his varied career journey. He tells us about how relevant his subjects he studied at CNS have proved to be, especially Maths

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Careers Talk 4 CNS Alumni - Sam Chambers

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Cristina Flores
Cristina attended CNS 6th Form from 2010-2012. Follow her inspirational journey from CNS through to University, working in the field of social justice for a charity and now about to study Social Work.

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Careers Talk 5 CNS Alumni - Cristina Flores

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We have partnered with the national education charity Future First, who specialise in helping schools to stay connected with their former students.

If you were a member of CNS, your experiences since leaving could help to motivate and inspire our current students to feel more confident in making decisions about their future.  You can choose how and when you help – perhaps you can act as a career and education role model, provide work experience or maybe become a mentor.

The school would love to hear from former students in established professions and recent leavers in further education, whether they live nearby or have moved away.  If you are interested in finding out more, you can sign up with Future First by following the link below and filing in the online form – it will only take a couple of minutes.

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Rate My Apprenticeship Booklet 2021-2021

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Rate My Apprenticeship Booklet 2021-2021

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Find out about the different options for students when they leave school, including university, apprenticeships, professional qualifications and more. You can also see the top 200 employers that school students say they want to work for and read the stories of those already working there.

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Get My First Job Guide To The Future: Focus on Apprenticeships

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Get My First Job Guide To The Future: Focus on Apprenticeships

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Interested in a career in engineering, surveying, construction or property? This publication will show you the options and help you get started on your career journey either via university or through an employer’s apprenticeship or school leaver scheme.

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Norfolk County Council - Norfolk's Economy

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Norfolk County Council - Norfolk's Economy

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There are ambitious plans for Norfolk - we are looking to create 73,000 more homes, 57,000 more jobs and 5,300 new businesses by 2026.

Our key sectors, many of which are of national importance, are spearheading growth.

We have a powerful energy hub on the east coast, advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities and a world-class food, life-science and agri-tech cluster.

Tourism is one of the greatest and oldest economic contributors to our county. It supports more than 54,000 jobs and contributes about £2.8bn to the local economy.

These sectors present attractive investment opportunities. There is plenty of space for businesses to start up and grow; we have quality, cost-effective, commercial property compared to London and the South East and lower-than-average operating, property and living costs.

Scottow Enterprise Park (SEP), a former RAF base located just eight miles from Norwich, is owned by Norfolk County Council and consists of a mixture of individual buildings and open space. The site lends itself to a variety of possible uses and is now at 85% occupancy with 93 businesses in tenancy. This includes 19 start-ups.

Norfolk's economy is large, ranking 15th for jobs and 10th for business numbers out of 206 upper tier authorities. It has more 37,000 business [1] and 348,000 jobs [2].

Norfolk has grown faster than the non-London UK average since the recession and is now worth £18.5bn [3] to the UK economy.

It has a buoyant labour market with employment levels at 76.7% [4] - above the national average and the highest for 10 years.

References:
[1] Nomis (ONS Interdepartmental Business Register 2015)
[2] Nomis (ONS Bres 2015)
[3] ONS Regional GVA 2015
[4] ONS Annual Population Survey Oct 2015 - Sep 2016

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There are ambitious plans for Norfolk - we are looking to create 73,000 more homes, 57,000 more jobs and 5,300 new businesses by 2026. Our key sectors, many of which are of national importance, are spearheading growth. We have a powerful energy hub on the east coast, advanced engineering and manufacturing capabilities and a world-class food, life-science and agri-tech cluster.

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Enterprise Adviser Network - Labour Market Information

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Share your videos with friends, family, and the world

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It’s time to take control of your future | Springpod

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Springpod is a careers platform where students can experience the world of work and university before they apply. Rated 4.9/5 on TrustPilot.

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LMI for All is an online data portal funded by the Department for Education.

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The LMI for All portal provides high quality, reliable labour market information (LMI) to inform careers decisions.

Explore LMI data - interested in the labour market and want labour market information?
Here you can find out where to access information on the labour market and link through to some websites using LMI for All data. You can also explore data using our widgets, Careerometer and Skillsometer.

Designers - want to design your own labour market information website or application?
Here you can get some inspiration on how LMI for All could be used in your own website and learn how others have done it.

Developers - want to use LMI for All?
If you are a developer and want to use the LMI for All service, the you can find out about the service, how to access the API and, importantly, find out about the structure of the database and the data it includes.

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Finding Labour Market Information

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The Best Websites to Find Labour Market Information

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Find out why labour market information is important when making career decisions. This post provides a list of websites to find information on job markets.

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Norfolk and Suffolk Unlimited Economic strategy for growth & opportunity 

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Norfolk and Suffolk Unlimited Economic strategy for growth & opportunity 

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Ted Talk - Why jobs of the future wont feel like work

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Ted Talk - Why jobs of the future wont feel like work

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Why jobs of the future won’t feel like work

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We’ve all heard that robots are going to take our jobs -- but what can we do about it? Innovation expert David Lee says that we should start designing jobs that unlock our hidden talents and passions -- the things we spend our weekends doing -- to keep us relevant in the age of robotics. “Start asking people what problems they’re inspired to solve and what talents they want to bring to work,” Lee says. “When you invite people to be more, they can amaze us with how much more they can be.”

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Ted Talk - The new jobs of the future and other insights on the changing workforce

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Ted Talk - The new jobs of the future and other insights on the changing workforce

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Ben Pring: The new jobs of the future, and other insights on the changing workforce

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COVID-19 will change everything -- and the way we work and learn will be no exception. Will the traditional office structure be a thing of the past? Could our education system start to look more like a lifelong journey? Tech futurist Ben Pring and head of TED Chris Anderson tackle these questions and more in this thought-provoking interview.