Work Experience
What we provide for our students.
In addition to supporting students’ college placements, Northease Sixth Form provides:
Work experience
Real life values & opportunities gained by work experience
- Links with local businesses
- Opportunity to experience work 1 day a week
- Learning new skills
- Develop careers aspirations
Duke of Edinburgh Award (D of E)
Extra-Curricular achievement
- Skills for life and work
- New experiences and challenges
- Personal programme of activities: volunteering, physical skills and expeditions
- Looks good on a student’s CV
Personal Tutoring (Pastoral Care)
This support is vital to making transition from school to college a positive one
- Feel safe and settled
- Develop independence and resilience
- Take responsibility and make choices
- Fulfil potential
Careers Advice & Planning
To understand how your strengths, interests & personality complement each other giving ideas towards a possible career route
- Identify your key strengths and skills
- Explore your career options with guidance
- Explore training routes that fit your lifestyle
- Identify your next steps, actions & research
Mentoring
Be a positive role model for younger peers, giving support & friendship
- Befriend a younger peer so they know a friendly face to approach when needed
- Share your school knowledge and experiences
- Provide extra support i.e. lunch time, accelerated reading etc.
- Build your confidence and self-esteem whilst encouraging their mentee to feel the same