Transition into Further Education

Information Advice and Guidance is delivered to all pupils from year 7 as part of their weekly timetable to help them prepare for life after school.  Pupils in year 11 have a planned and supported work experience which is tailored to meet their needs and ambitions.

Our Information, Advice and Guidance Co-ordinator, Transition Co-ordinator and Work Experience Officer work closely together across the School and College to ensure a smooth transition to further education either at Westgate College or back to colleges in the pupil’s home area.

Pupils transferring to Westgate College benefit from a detailed transition plan which is put in place to ensure consistency.

To help our pupils into further education our transition support includes the following procedure:

• Our local Connexions Officer will attend Annual Reviews and liaise with the
  children’s home area Connexions Officers
• Transition plans from year 9 are forwarded to the Information, Advice and Guidance Co-ordinator
• Westgate College programme managers attend year 10 and 11 Annual Reviews
• Staff from RSDCM will liaise closely with College staff
• Pupils visit College during educational and residential times
• Year 11 pupils will take part in College programmes as part of their weekly timetable
• Parents and carers are given the opportunity to visit College to look at the resources and programmes on offer and meet staff