School Leavers Options Guide for Summer 2021 - North Essex
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School Leavers Options Guide
for Summer 2021 – North Essex
Employability and Skills Team Extension to Child Benefit
If you are a school or college leaver, under 18,
A guide to support a young person’s next unemployed and do not have a course or training
steps. programme to start in September 2021, your
The ongoing Corona Virus epidemic may have parent/carer may be entitled to claim Extension
left many young people unsure about their to Child Benefit. There is a time limit in which you
next steps, where to go for advice and maybe can register your claim. For more information
even unsure about their future career choices. contact the Employability and Skills Team on 0800
With this in mind, we have produced this guide 707 6384 to be put in touch with an Adviser in your
to support young people. The way that these local area.
opportunities are delivered may be subject to
change.
College and Further Education
Many of you will expect to achieve the grades options
needed and will be staying in your school sixth
form, have secured a place at college, or have If you have not already applied, then we suggest
a start date agreed for an apprenticeship. If you that you make applications quickly. There are
do not have any firm plans in place then please broadly two different types of college course:
read on:
Academic Courses (e.g. A levels/ International
Planning Baccalaureate)
When considering your next steps, it can seem • Usually involves studying multiple subjects.
confusing as there are so many options to This may provide increased progression
choose from. Whether you are looking at further options at the end of the course.
education, apprenticeships, work or training, we • Assessment is usually weighted towards exams
recommend that you research thoroughly. There with less emphasis on continuous assessment.
are several websites listed in this resource which
can help you to explore courses and careers. In • Entry Criteria: Typically, applicants will be
addition, it is important to identify existing skills expected to achieve at least five GCSEs at
as well as your hobbies and interests to help you grades 9 to 4. The specific requirements vary
to make a good match. You could also speak across schools and colleges.
with school or college staff, careers advisers and
• Some schools and Sixth Form Colleges may
family networks to help you to make a strong
offer GCSE resit options for young people that
choice. Remember to have a backup plan.
have narrowly missed out on GCSE grades.Vocational courses (e.g. BTECs/ T Levels/ Clacton County High School Clacton
NVQ/ CACHE) Telephone: 01255 424 266
Website: www.countyhigh.org.uk
• Vocational courses are typically designed
around a specific industry/ occupation. Tendring Technology College
Frinton on Sea
• Courses usually range from Level 1 and go up
Telephone: 01255 672116
to Level 3 and higher.
Website: www.tendringtechnologycollege.org
• Vocational courses are an opportunity to
specialise early in a subject that interests you. Clacton Coastal Academy
Telephone: 01255 428131
• It often means studying one main subject Website: https://sites.google.com/aetinet.org/
(some schools and colleges allow you to blend clacton-coastal-academy/home
academic and vocational options).
The Harwich and Dovercourt Sixth Form
• If you have not achieved Grade 4 in GCSE College
Maths or English, you will be required to Telephone: 01255 245460
complete these qualifications alongside your Website: www.hdhs.org.uk
main course.
Thurstable College Tiptree
Telephone: 01621 816526
Website: www.thurstable.essex.sch.uk
Sixth Form & College options
for summer 2021 Other College accessible to North
Essex
For more information about course availability,
application procedures, open events and Suffolk Rural College (which was Otley
entry requirements, please contact the College) Ipswich
establishment directly. Telephone: 01473382211
Buses are subsided for Students coming from the
Colchester Institute Colchester and Braintree Essex area.
Telephone: 01206 712000 Website: www.suffolk.ac.uk/course-categories/
Website: www.colchester.ac.uk suffolk-rural
Colchester Royal Grammar School Suffolk New college
Telephone: 01206 509100 Ipswich
Website: www.crgs.co.uk Telephone: 01473 382200
Website: www.suffolk.ac.uk
Colne Community College
Telephone: 01206 303511 Chelmsford College
Website: www.colne.essex.sch.uk Telephone: 01245 265611
Website: www.chelmsford-college.ac.uk
The Colchester Sixth Form College
Telephone: 01206 500743 / 505595 Suffolk One
Website: www.colchsfc.ac.uk Ipswich
Telephone: 01473 556600
Philip Morant Sixth Form College
Website: www.suffolkone.org
Telephone: 01206 545 222
Website: www.philipmorant.essex.sch.uk Writtle College Chelmsford
Telephone: 01245 424200
Colchester County High School for Girls
Website: www.writtle.ac.uk
Telephone: 01206 576 973
Website: www.cchsg.comStill unsure? Training Providers that frequently deliver
apprenticeship and/or traineeship
• Where possible, speak with the Careers opportunities for young people in the local
Adviser at your school or college who will have area:
access to information about subject choices
and career paths. Please check websites for ACL Essex County Council
contact details. Apprenticeships in Business Administration,
Customer service and more
• From Monday 28th June: If you are aged 16– www.aclessex.com/apprenticeships-in-essex
18, do not have access to a school or college
Careers Adviser and do not have a firm plan for Key Training
September, then please call the Employability Business Administration and Customer Service
and Skills Team on 0800 7076384 or email www.keytraining.co.uk
KeepInContactTeam@essex.gov.uk
Career Track
www.tendringdc.gov.uk/jobs/career-track-
apprenticeships
Apprenticeships & Traineeships Colchester Institute
www.colchester.ac.uk/apprenticeships
Due to the Corona Epidemic, there may be fewer
apprenticeships advertised. It is very important Easi Hairdressing Academy
for you to have a backup plan. For up to date www.easihair.co.uk/
information about local vacancies, please visit:
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship Hit Training
Hospitality and Catering
https://hittraining.co.uk/contact-us
What is an Apprenticeship?
TCHC Apprenticeships
An apprenticeship gives you the opportunity to https://www.tchc.net/individual/apprenticeships
gain work experience, a qualification and earn
a wage at the same time. Apprenticeships are NOVA Apprenticeships
available from Level 2 (equivalent to GCSE 9-4) all http://www.novatraining.co.uk/apprenticeships
the way up to Degree level in some occupational
areas. QA
Apprenticeships in IT Systems and Networking/
Software and Website Development, Digital Skills,
What are Traineeships? Business Admin
Traineeships (sometimes referred to as Pre- https://www.qa.com/learners/become-an-
Apprenticeships) are work experience placements apprentice
with employers (occasionally paid) lasting from six
Multiverse
weeks to six months. With a traineeship, you will
Business, Accountancy and Tech Apprenticeships
gain employability skills, functional skills in English
in London
and Maths (if needed) and meaningful work
https://platform.multiverse.io/apprenticeships
experience. It could lead to an apprenticeship with
an employer. Ixion Holdings
Offers Apprenticeships and Traineeships in:
Business, Construction, Customer Service, Digital
Media and Marketing,
https://www.ixionholdings.com/education, employment or training. It includes,
Foundation Learning functional skills qualifications in English and
Programmes Maths plus, the opportunity to work towards
an accredited vocational qualification or an
apprenticeship opportunity.
Foundation Learning providers offer English
and Maths qualifications often alongside For more information contact: Chloe Barnett
vocational elements to help improve your CBarnett@wstraining.co.uk
skills and get you ready to undertake an
apprenticeship opportunity. This option often
is usually accepted as approved training. Nova Training - (Centre in Colchester &
Clacton)
*Some Foundation Learning courses may have
restrictions due to funding. Check with the provider All operations are being delivered remotely during
when making your enquiries. the COVID 19 outbreak with a view to offer a
blended learning programme once it is appropriate
to do so. As well as focussing on improving
Plan B Programme (Via Essex Youth Service) English and Maths up to level 1, 2 or GCSE if
needed, this programme offers 16-18-year olds
https://youth.essex.gov.uk/young-people/plan-b/
the opportunity to gain work experience.
Starts Autumn 2021: This is a 10-week
For Colchester Centre email:
programme includes Maths and English Functional
Joanna.runnalls@novatraining.co.uk
Skills and Level 1 Health and Safety and Level 2
Or Telephone 01206 562 657
Customer Services.
For Clacton Centre email: Rachel Candler
rachel.candler@novatraining.co.uk
TCHC – Positive Directions Programme and
Or telephone: 01255 427 785
GAPS Programme
www.tchc.net
ALM Training
These options are currently being taught online
www.almtrainingservices.co.uk
by specialist tutors. Positive Directions is a short
course aimed at re-engaging young people Small groups of students attend 3 days a week
aged 16-18 that have been out of education or in a learning centre based in Colchester. Young
unemployed for a while. GAPS is a longer term people aged 16-18 who are not in employment,
option. Both programmes include functional education or training can access qualifications in
skills in English and Maths with an opportunity Forklift Truck Operations and gain a Forklift Truck
to link into various occupational areas or an Licence as well undertaking a Level 1 qualification
apprenticeship. in Warehousing and Storage. Covid learning
restrictions may be in place so it is best to check
https://www.tchc.net/individual/youth-support/gaps
when calling to see how the programme will be
For more information contact: Deborah Paine delivered.
deb.paine@tchc.net
For more information Call 01375 489738 and ask
to speak with Sue Turnbull or Darren Coleman.
WS Training - Next Steps Programme
Alternatively, email Sue Turnbull
www.wstraining.co.uk sue.turnbull@almtrainingservices.co.uk
Programme based in Colchester at the learning
centre in Hawkins Road. Training is aimed
at young people aged 16-18 who are not inSteps to Success (Key Training) Jobs, training and college options for those
that may not go to university
A remote learning opportunity typically lasting www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
12-26 weeks. It focuses on improving functional
skills with basic qualifications in business admin/ Higher Education courses
customer services or recruitment resourcing. www.ucas.com
Contact: Olivia.Park@keytraining.co.uk
Essex Youth Service- Information for young
https://www.keytraining.co.uk/wp-content/ people and details of online activities
uploads/2020/05/KeyTraining-Steps-To-Success. https://youth.essex.gov.uk/
pdf
Connects 14- 25-year olds with volunteering
opportunities in England
https://vinspired.com/
Useful Websites
Search for volunteering opportunities across
Below is a list of useful websites ranging from Essex
careers advice, skills assessments, finding https://www.volunteeressex.org/
work to volunteering.
Raising of the Participation Age
Virtual One Stop Shop providing young people https://www.essex.gov.uk/education-and-training-
and adults with information and advice on for-young-people
careers, skills, training, and employment
opportunities.
www.essexopportunities.co.uk
National Careers Service- job profile
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/explore- Mental Health Support
careers
The Emotional Wellbeing and Mental
National Careers Service- Skills Assessment Health Service (EWMHS) provides advice
https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/skills- and support to children, young people and
assessment families who are in need of support with
their emotional wellbeing or mental health
Careers support
difficulties. www.nelft.nhs.uk/services-ewmhs
https://icould.com
Mon-Fri, 9am-5pm: call 0300 300 1600
Youth Employment-help and advice getting a Email: nelft-ewmhs.referrals@nhs.net
job
https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/employment- Urgent or out of hours: call 0300 555 1200
help-young-people/choices/getting-a-job/
Help, support and opportunities for young
people finding their first job
www.getmyfirstjob.co.uk
Job search website for the Job Centre Plus
https://www.gov.uk/find-a-job
Job search engine
www.indeed.co.uk
This factsheet was produced by the Essex
County Council Employability & Skills Team.
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