Half Term 1

Year 12 Reach for Excellence - If considering University this is a great opportunity to access specialist mentoring from the University of Leeds. 

Year 12 Access to Sheffield - If considering University this is a great opportunity to access specialist mentoring from the University of Sheffield. 

Year 9 BLBW Launch Event - An employer-driven education programme helping young people develop knowledge, skills & behaviours to succeed in the workplace. The Y9 student involved are welcomed into the Cutler Hall to become ambassadors. 

Next Steps Conference - We invite local universities and apprenticeship providers to explore the training options available beyond age 18. Year 11, 12 and 13 will be in attendance. 

Year 11 Revisions Evening - A great opportunity for the Year 11 student to speak one to one with the careers department to gain valuable guidance on their next steps. 

Half Term 2

Year 8 Work Shadowing - A chance for year 8 to experience first-hand the standards and expectations of a workplace. 

Green Careers Week - The purpose of Green Careers Week is to raise aspirations, support diversity, challenge stereotypes, and promote real opportunities for young people to have a career that genuinely makes a difference. It aims to inspire students to think about how their interests and skills can contribute to a more sustainable future. 

Year 10 Access to Sheffield Activity Day 3 - A great opportunity for the Y10 students on this programme to home in their study skills and develop other transferable skills in the process. 

Year 9 Access to Sheffield Launch Event - The first event across 3 years for the Year 9 students on the Access to Sheffield Programme. This launch event tells them everything needed for the programme. 

Year 8 RISE Workshop - A great change for a selected number of our Year 8 students to explore careers in sustainability and AI whilst develop soft skills employers look for.

BLBW Engineering Workshop - The Year 9 BLBW students spend time with an engineering company to help develop their understanding of the industry. 

BLBW Money Matters Trip - The Year 9 BLBW students open their eyes to work of finance and how it works when they start being paid. 

Year 11 Mock Interviews - The year 11 students get to build on the skills developed in their work-read programme and get experience of a real interview with multiple local employers. 

Year 10 Revisions Evening - A great opportunity for the Year 10 student to speak one to one with the careers department to gain valuable guidance on their next steps.

Year 11 Revisions Evening - A great opportunity for the Year 11 student to speak one to one with the careers department to gain valuable guidance on their next steps.

Half Term 3 

Year 11 Parents Evening - This year students and parents will have the opportunity during parents' evening to meet with the Career lead who can offer guidance and support for those who need it. Akong with a presentation by ASK apprenticeships for anyone considering an apprenticeship at the end of year 11. More information on this will follow Half Term 3. 

The Work Ready Parent Event - A great opportunity to ask any questions you might have about work experience and how to support your child in getting the placement they want. 

BLBW AWRC Trip - The year 9 students on this programme will have the opportunity to present their work given at the launch event. This year's focus is on improving public healthcare. 

Careers Clinic - We invite Year 11 and Year 13 students to our search and apply session after school to work on their applications. We also invite Year 10 and 12 to come along should they need extra support securing work experience placements. 

Modern Day Interview Prep - A workshop style session where Year 10 learn hints and tips from employers about the different types of interviews they could be asked to take part in when applying for a job. 

Year 9 Access to Sheffield Activity Day 1 - A great opportunity for the Y9 students on this programme to home in their study skills and develop other transferable skills in the process. This is their last activity day before graduation. 

National Apprenticeship Week - A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships and skills make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

Year 9 Options evening - Time for Year 9 to start exploring their GCSE options and develop a better understanding of where these might lead. 

Year 7 Work Shadowing - A year 7 students first chance to experience first-hand the standards and expectations of a workplace. 

Half Term 4

National Careers Week - National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness and excitement about their future pathways. There are various events taking place in the Academy across the week and a dedicated assembly/ tutor session to careers.

Careers Fair - Students of all year groups will have the opportunity to speak to a range of employers, training, providers and charities.

Year 11 Access to Sheffield Activity Day 6 - A great opportunity for the Y11 students on this programme to home in their study skills and develop other transferable skills in the process. This is their last activity day before graduation. 

Half Term 4

BLBW Magna Trip - The year 9 students on this programme will get the opportunity to attend the careers fair which will open their eyes further to the range of jobs out there for them in the future.

Year 10 Access to Sheffield Activity Day 3 - A great opportunity for the Y9 students on this programme to home in their study skills and develop other transferable skills in the process. This is their last activity day before graduation. 

NHS Next Gen - This is a fantastic opportunity for Y7 students to consider the care available in the health and social care sector.

BLBW Construction Visit - The Year 9 BLBW students spend time with Vinci to help develop their understanding of the construction industry. 

Year 11 Taster Day - A day where year 11 experience a day of their chosen options for post 16 training.

Half Term 5

Year 9 Access to Sheffield Activity Day 2 - A great opportunity for the Y9 students on this programme to home in their study skills and develop other transferable skills in the process. This is their last activity day before graduation. 

Half Term 6

BLBW Army Day Trip - The year 9 students on this programme will get the opportunity to work with the army on high energy and physical day of exploration.

 BLBW Graduation – The year 9 students on this programme reach the end of their time as ambassadors on this graduation evening. 

Year 10 Work Ready Programme - Gold Placement - An exciting week when our year 10 students spend time gaining first-hand experience of the workplace.

Year 12 Work Ready Programme - Diamond Placement - An exciting week when our year 12 students spend time gaining first-hand experience of the workplace.

Year 10 University Trip - The whole Year 10 cohort gets to experience university for a day. When visiting Sheffield Hallam University students will explore different course and what student life is like, including budgeting student finance, taking a tour of the campus and having the opportunity to speak with student in a Q&A session.