Working With Schools

Progression Team

Meet the Team – Cat Knight, Ben Cocks and Paul Harper

Our Student Progression and School Liaison Officers visit local secondary schools on a regular basis to offer information and advice about your qualification and career options. Contact with schools is very important to us, so Ben or Paul will have already met most of you in school before you come to study with us.

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

Work Experience Placements

Weston College are proud to offer work experience placements in the following subject areas:

  • Music
  • Forensic Science
  • Art, Media and Design
  • Hairdressing and Beauty
  • Hospitality and Catering
  • Learning Resource Centre and Library
  • Public Services
  • Sport

These placements will allow you to spend time working in a subject area that interests you, and will give you the opportunity to work alongside experienced professionals in their respective fields.

If you are interested in completing your work experience placement with us, either speak to Ben or Paul in school or give them a ring on 01934 411 781/415 for more information. Our Work Experience placements are highly popular so please contact us as early as possible to avoid disappointment.

Taster Days

During Year 10 and 11 there are lots of opportunities for you to visit the College. One example of this is Taster Days. This is an opportunity for Year 10 students to visit College, meet our staff and gain practical experience of our courses to see which ones interest you most .

For further information please contact your Careers Co-ordinator or one of our Student Progression and School Liaison Officers using the details below.

Student Ambassadors

Our team of Student Ambassadors often work alongside us at College events and support our work in schools. You can talk to them at Open Evenings and when you come in for your interview. They come from many different courses here at the College and are always happy to give you a tour and tell you what life is like as a Weston College student!

School Visits

Look out for Ben or Paul on their regular visits to your school. They can tell you about all the fantastic courses that Weston College can offer you from A Levels to Animal Care, Catering to Construction.

They can also tell you about other opportunities at college including our elite Sports Academies, Student Union, and enrichment activities. Find out what life is really like as a student at Weston College – there’s much more to college than you think!

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


Cat Knight - Student Progression and School Liaison Team Leader - 01934 411782 / catherine.knight@weston.ac.uk

Ben Cocks - Student Progression and School Liaison Officer - 01934 411781 / benjamin.cocks@weston.ac.uk

Paul Harper - Student Progression and School Liaison Officer - 01934 411415 / paul.harper@weston.ac.uk