CYC Post-16 Pathways: A guide for young people, parents and carers on next steps after year 11 Please CLICK HERE to access a guide for young people, parents and carers on next steps after year 11, provided by City of York Council.   York SEND Local Offer: Post-16 education options website Please CLICK HERE to...Read More

York College Year 11 Taster Day bookings are now open. These days provide a fantastic opportunity for Year 11 students to try some of the subjects they are interested in, as well as get a feel for College life. Students should choose one of the days to attend. Information about the Taster Days can be found on York College  Events...Read More

On Tuesday 18th March, a group of year 11 students experienced Mock Interviews with employers from Middleton Hotel and Indigo Green. Prior to their interview each student spent time preparing by writing their own C.V., and prepared questions in response to the role for which they were interviewed .  Upon completion of their interview each student received valuable feedback. Students agreed...Read More

On Wednesday 19th March, Simpson Construction ran a series of workshops with some of our KS3 Talkabout and Steps students. During the practical session the students found out about the wide range of careers in the construction industry.  They also completed a Giant Tetrahedron Challenge which involved following instructions and working as a team to...Read More

Twelve year 11 students attended Taster Days at York College on 14th & 16th January. The students gained an insight into the wide variety of courses available at the college including; motor mechanics, electrical installation, bricklaying and hair and beauty.Read More

Jack, Callum, Milly and Ryan all took part in a community based work experience project organised by Volunteer in Youth. The project in Hull Road Park saw the students build new composting bins, and woodland footpaths. The students have developed construction skills in carpentry and health and safety.Read More

Thirteen PGCE students from Polaris Training and All Saints were at Danesgate between 7th – 9th January. During the day the students gained a valuable insight into the different provisions at Danesgate. The students observed a range of lessons, gaining an understanding of how teaching and communication is adapted to meet the needs of the...Read More

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