All young people in England must continue in education or training until 18 years of age. Young people have the following choices at the end of year 11:
As part of our careers programme, year 10 & 11 students are provided with a one to one guidance interview with a qualified careers advisor. Parent/Carers are welcome to have a discussion with our careers advisor about their child’s post 16 pathway and can also contact our careers team at any time by ringing the school.
Learners can speak to any member of school staff and can make appointments to see the Careers Lead, Gina Nesbitt at a time to suit. Please just pop in for a chat!
Grofar
Grofar is a complete toolkit to support our careers service delivery within school. It provides a range of web-based tools to assist students in their journey through school and towards career choices. These includes tools such as:
Learners have individual logins and can access this site on any internet enabled device.
This is a free service for both young people and adults. Young people aged 13 and over can use the service to find information about jobs and courses, as well as requesting 1:1 support from a qualified Adviser by ringing the helpline, emailing, texting or requesting a web chat. Call 0800 100 900 or log on to the website
https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/career-choices-at-16
This used to be the ICould Buzz Quiz but is now hosted by North East Ambition. Take the quiz and see which animal personality you are the jobs you are most suited to.
https://www.northeastambition.co.uk/buzz
The National Apprenticeship Service website offers guidance on how to apply for an apprenticeship including current local apprenticeship opportunities.
https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
Find a traineeship website offers support on applying for current local traineeship opportunities
https://www.gov.uk/find-traineeship
Not going to Uni is now the UK’s leading website dedicated to helping school & college leavers make informed decisions about their future by showing the opportunities that exist outside of traditional university such as apprenticeships, sponsored degrees, diplomas, gap years, distance learning and jobs. However, they are not anti-uni and simply give advice on other appropriate pathways.
https://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk/
Get My First Job
We are also aware that lots of young people like to go straight into the jobs market and this is a great site for job searches and information to support you. Please ask in school for support to search for, apply and interview for jobs as well as completing application forms and CVs.
https://www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk/
In this section you will find information on events and open day activities that might interest you. Please ask a member of staff if you need any further information.
This event is aimed at young people leaving education in summer 2023 and parents/carers are also very welcome to attend.
Link School Springwell Dene
Swindon Road, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear SR3 4EE
Tel: 0191 561 5777
Email: caroline.granton@schools.sunderland.gov.uk
Office Opening Times
Mon-Thurs: 8am – 4:30pm
Friday: 8am – 4pm
Link School Pallion
Waverley Terrace, Sunderland, Tyne & Wear SR4 6TA
Tel: 0191 561 4777
Email: anita.blakeman@schools.sunderland.gov.uk