Following government changes to education in 2014, every student is now required to stay in full time education: undertake an apprenticeship or participate in a mix of work and learning once they leave Ansford Academy and up until the age of 18.
Sexey’s Year 11 Shadow a Sixth Former
Strode College Open Evening and Apprenticeships
The next Strode College Open evening will be on 13th February 2025
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Register on their website to attend: https://www.ticketsource.co.uk/strode-college.
Strode College – Apprenticeships:
Strode College Online Interactive Apprenticeship Webinar
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23rd January 2025 6:00pm – 6:45pm.
Register now to save your spot! https://forms.office.com/e/PKXshqZP7s – once registered, you will be provided with a link to join the webinar closer to the time.
Post 16 Applications and Next Steps
Year 11 student families have been updated on the process and timeline for Post-16 applications, the letter can be found here.
Information for Parents/Carers Post 16 and Post 18
Click here for Post 16 and Post 18 information.
Careers Information for Year 11 Parents/Carers
What decisions will your son or daughter have to make in Year 11?
Information about qualifications, the labour market, staying in education, apprenticeships and help can be found here.
T-Levels – The Next Level Generation
Find out what T-Levels are and how they work in this video released by the Department of Education.
Apprenticeships – An Introduction
If you would like further advice, please contact your Independent Careers Adviser, Mrs Wendy Watson [email protected].