From start to finish

Our all-through school ensures that pupils of all ages can benefit from specialist teaching, resources and facilities from Day 1.

From start to finish

Our all-through school ensures that pupils of all ages can benefit from specialist teaching, resources and facilities from Day 1.

Careers, IAG & Post 16

Welcome to the Careers, IAG and Post 16 page of our website.

Our Careers Lead, is Dan Pitt, email – dpitt@blc.school, phone number – 0117 3534472.

We are also very fortunate to have Careers Support from Mark Nixon, who can provide pupils with information, advice and guidance, email – mark.nixon@sby.org.uk, phone number 07375661212.

We are really pleased to announce our new Bridge Learning Campus Careers Zone, which can be accessed by clicking here.

 

The key features are simple to use and will allow our students to 

  • Take a career related assessment 
  • Browse courses and careers 
  • Create and build their CV 
  • See local Labour market information (LMI)

The Skills Health Check is a set of quizzes and activities designed to help you explore your skills, interests and motivations.  Please click here to start.  Working through the Skills Health Check can help you decide what kind of jobs might be right for you.  You’ll be able to download your report once you’ve completed at least one assessment.

For Bristol’s Post 16 Directory 2024 please click here

And for the Bristol Post 16 Website please click here whereby you can see the range of Post 16 pathways and opportunities and events occurring across the City.

Careers Education, Information, Advice & Guidance Policy and Programme

Provider Access Policy 2023/2024

GATSBY Benchmarks & Baker Clause

SEND Information

https://www.bristol.gov.uk/web/bristol-local-offer

Careers & Progression

Online resources for people of all ages. Help with career pathways, course options and lots more. 

http://www.careerpilot.org.uk/   (A great online resource for people of all ages. It can help with career pathways, course options and lots more)

https://www.professionalapprenticeships.co.uk/  (Information on high quality Apprenticeships in Business, Digital Marketing and IT based in and around Bristol and Bath)

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles  (For careers that need a degree or similar qualification, follow this link for more information on job roles, the qualifications required and how much you can earn)

https://www.nextleveltraining.uk.com/  (Business Development Group of Reflections Training Academy who are leading training providers in apprenticeships, traineeships and corporate training.  

www.apprenticeships.gov.uk  (Information on Apprenticeships, what they involve and how you can find one)

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/planner  (Upper School Students? try this career quiz).

 

Post 16 – Open Days/Events

City of Bristol College

  • All centres have open days (Register on line)
  • More event dates see link below
  • Events

St Brendan’s Sixth Form Centre

  • Visit our on-line open event by clicking here

SGS College

https://www.sgscol.ac.uk/

Ashton Sixth Form College

  • Applications closed although late applications will be looked at, though not guaranteed

Boomsatsuma 

Click here to register

On Site Bristol

  • Apply on line

St Mary Redcliffe Sixth form

Bristol Grammar School

  • The admissions team can help to arrange a suitable time for you to attend

Access Creative College

We’re delighted to be back in the full swing of things with proper on-campus open days! You will be able to meet our amazing team of staff and students, see cutting edge equipment and facilities, find out important information about our courses and ask questions with our creative industry subject specialists. Places are very limited and we have a strict booking policy, so please make sure that you book. Please try to only bring one extra person with you so there is enough space for other visitors. Once you have booked, one of our team will be in touch with you to confirm your booking.

Click here to book your place

Bristol City Robins Foundation 

Applications are still being accepted for September 2024 on the below courses.

  • BTEC Level 1 / 2 First Certificate in Sport (based at Ashton Gate Stadium)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (based at Ashton Gate Stadium)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma & Expended Diploma in Sports Coaching & Development (based at City Academy Bristol)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma & Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science (based at Merchants Academy School)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Esports (based at BELONG Gaming Arena & City Academy Bristol).

Any students who are interested, please submit an application. 

For more student opportunities click here.