Students
Year 11
To All Year 11s
To support your transition to your next steps this page will be updated regularly with the most up to date information from local Colleges, please make sure you check this page regularly for the most up to date information and contact methods.
During year 10 or 11 you will have had a one-to-one interview with a career’s advisor. However, if you would like a further conversation please email Mrs Hammond-Phillips (z.hammond-phillips@unity.lancs.sch.uk) and we can organise another session for you.
The college subscribes to the Start platform. This can be accessed using your office 365 email address and login details. This website collates information from the local colleges and helps with the application process.
Explore your options after Year 11
There are many post 16 education and training options to choose from across Lancashire, such as school sixth forms, further education colleges and apprenticeships, and this booklet from LCC is designed to provide you and your parents/carers with information about each of these – KS4 to KS5 Transition Booklet Final 2022
Current information from Local Colleges
Burnley College / Themis – https://www.burnley.ac.uk
Burnley College are running a lot of Question and Answer sessions through their social media platforms:
Facebook: burnley college / Themis
Instagram: burnleycollege / Themisburnley
Twitter: @BurnleyCollege @Themisburnley
School Liaison contact details for anyone who is still unsure on the options/choice/questions about GCSES’s etc. Telephone: 01282 733322, email: admission@burnley.ac.uk or contact via any social media platform.
Accrington and Rossendale (Part of the Nelson and Colne college group)
Specific queries can be emailed to the following email: admissions@nelson.ac.uk
Myerscough College – https://www.myerscough.ac.uk/
Myerscough College offers a range of vocational and apprenticeship options.
Clitheroe Royal Grammar School – http://www.crgs.org.uk/sixth-form/
CRGS Sixth Form will be holding a second Open Evening on 19th January 2023 from 4.00pm-5.00pm. Students and their Parent/Carers will be able to have a look around the dedicated Sixth Form site, meet the current Sixth Form students and staff. Booking is essential via the Reception on 01200 423118.
The online application form for entry to the Sixth Form is open at https://crgs/applicaa.com/year12 and the closing date is the 27th January 2023.
Training 2000 – https://www.training2000.co.uk/
Students can access support from Training 2000 to:
- Apply for an apprenticeship
- Write a CV or covering letter
- Practice interview technique
- Gain more information about their current course and vacancies.
This can be accessed using social media or by emailing info@t2000.co.uk
Facebook: training 2000
Twitter: @training2000