KS4 – Student Area

At New Heights KS4 we have a careers programme in place that ensures that you are well equipped for your future and have the information you need to make realistic and informed decisions about further education, training and employment.

When you leave school at the end of Year 11 you will have the following options available: college, apprenticeships, sixth form and traineeships.

You will learn more about these options over the course of Year 11 but if your keen to start your research now you can take a look at some of the local colleges listed below:

https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/

https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/

https://www.riversidecollege.ac.uk/

https://llsonline.uk/

https://lma.ac.uk/

https://www.cronton.ac.uk/

https://www.carmel.ac.uk/

You can find out about apprenticeships by browsing the following sites:

https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
https://www.liv-coll.ac.uk/apprenticeships/
https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/what-we-do/skills-apprenticeships/

https://lcrbemore.co.uk/

During year 10 and 11 you will take part in informative sessions run by ASK, Apprenticeships, Support and Knowledge. This will help you understand what apprenticeships are, how to access them and how they differ to other pathways you may be considering.

Your school education is extremely important as this forms the foundation for your future—your GCSE results will impact what you do next so work hard and Aim High!

Use the websites below to start planning your future!

• The National Careers Service has a wealth of information about different types of jobs and industries and you can find out information on the skills required for different jobs/the pay /day-to-day activities in different jobs https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
• https://www.firstcareers.co.uk/
• https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize/careers

Career Advice and Guides

icould.com’s website, here has plenty of useful information, tips and guidance.