On Tuesday 3th December, we held our Post 16 Further Education event for our Key Stage 4 pupils. The event was attended by York College and Askham Bryan. There was also a range of specialist Further Education providers from across York. Advisors from The Army and Apprenticeship Services were also on hand to talk with...Read More
Our Post 16 Careers Fair for our Year 11 students will be taking place on Tuesday 3rd December 10am to 12pm in the Sport Hall. There will be a range of traditional and specialist FE and Apprenticeship providers attending from across the city. This will be a great event for our Year 11’s to ask...Read More
On Tuesday 19th November, Adam Watmaugh, The Manager of Middletons Hotel ran a workshop with our KS4 students. This was the first session through the Hospitality Connect Partnership. The students gained knowledge of Middletons Hotel and an insight into the range of job roles available in the hotel sector. The students have now been invited...Read More
On Wednesday 23rd October a group of year 11 construction students received a visit from staff in the Construction department at York College The students gained an understanding of the differing construction related courses available at the college and also an insight into what college life is like.Read More
York College taster days for Year 11 pupils will be taking place on 14th and 16th January 2025. This is a great opportunity for students to find out more about college life and the courses they offer. CLICK HERE to find out more.Read More
We are delighted to announce that Danesgate Community will be linking up with two luxury hotels in the city to offer work based learning opportunities. Danesgate will partner with Middletons Hotel and No.1 by GuestHouse. The partnerships via Hospitality Connect were announced at a launch event at Middlethorpe Hall on Thursday 18th April. This exciting...Read More
A group of ex-students made a welcome return to Danesgate on Tuesday 5 th March. The ex-pupils, Freddie Vardy, Poppy Jenkins, Callum Worrall & Tegra Jacques spoke with our current year 11s. They gave advice about how to make a successful transition to differing post 16 pathways. Since leaving Danesgate two years ago Callum Worral...Read More
11 students have been working with North Yorkshire Business & Education Partnership (NYBEP) on a Skills Booster programme. Running over 7 weeks, the sessions focus on developing employability and life skills to support successful transition to Post 16 pathways. The programme has included: Understanding the applications process for college/apprenticeships/employment Application form, and CV writing skills...Read More
