Working With Schools

Working with schools

Meet the team
Ryan Bird, Ben Cocks and Paul Harper, our Progression Team, visit local secondary schools on a regular basis to offer information and advice about your career options. Contact with schools is very important to us, so Ryan, Ben or Paul have already met most of you at your school before you come to study with us.

They will answer any questions about Weston College and our courses, or help you complete your application form. If you want a tour around the Colleges campuses to see our excellent facilities, they can also arrange this for you, either with your friends or your parents/carers.
 

Work experience placement
It may also be possible for you to carry out your work experience placement with Weston College. We offer placements in the following areas:

  • Administration
  • Hairdressing and Beauty
  • Hospitality and Catering
  • Learning Resource Centre
  • Reception
  • Sport
  • Student Services

If you are interested, either speak to Ryan, Ben or Paul in school or give them a call on 01934 411 781/415/782 for more information. Please write to us stating which area you would like to be considered for a work placement, and the dates of your work placement.

Taster days

During Year 10 and 11 there are lots of opportunities for you to visit the College. These include taster days for Year 10 pupils. This is an opportunity for you to try out a subject to see if it interests you.

For further information contact your Careers Teacher or one of our Progression Officers on the numbers below.

Sorted

Sorted is a scheme for years 9 – 11 in all schools. By joining the SORTED scheme students become honorary members of Weston College’s Student Union.

Members are entitled to discounts in lots of shops, sports centres and local attractions. You can also make use of the facilities within Weston College and get discount in our Essential Image Hair and Beauty Salons. Click here for more details

School Visits

Look out for Ryan, Ben or Paul on their regular visits to your school. They can tell you about all the fantastic Post-16 courses which we can offer you from A Levels to Animal Care, Catering to Construction and Design to degree level courses - there is something for everyone.

They can also talk to you about other opportunities at College including our Sports Academies, Student Union and enrichment activities. Find out what life is really like as a student at Weston College.

For further information on when we will be visiting your school, or to arrange a visit, please contact one of the Progression Team on the numbers below:

Ben, Progression Officer: 01934 411781
Paul, Progression Officer: 01934 411415
Abby, Higher Education Officer: 01934 411403
Ryan, Progression Coordinator: 01934 411782