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Useful Links

https://www.futurehy.co.uk/ – This website for Higher York provides a wealth of information for students and parents from Yr 7 through to Yr 13, it includes FE, HE and Apprenticeship support. It also sign posts information relating to disability, wellbeing, young carers and military families.

This booklet provides relevant work to students as they complete their KS4 education

GetMyFirstJob – A guide to the Future, Focus on Apprenticeships

www.aspire.upreach.org.uk – Essential guide for Post-18 options

https://yourgameplan.co.uk/for-students/ – This link allows access to YourGamePlan a free online platform of courses and industry-proven tools to help you stand out from the competitive crowd. Students can work through the courses at their own pace and create a CV.

http://www.gov.uk – contains all relevant up to date national guidance on a range of issues.

www.gov.uk/careers-helpline-for-teenagers – Careers advise for students

www.gov.uk/courses-qualifications –  Advice on available qualifications

www.gov.uk/browse/education/find-course – 14- 19 Education and Training

www.gov.uk/1619-bursary-fund – Bursary Funding

www.gov.uk/browse/education/student-finance – Student finance advice for University

www.gov.uk/browse/education/universities-higher-education – Higher education courses

www.gov.uk/apprenticeships-guide – apprenticeships advice and application process

www.prospects.ac.uk – Useful for students and parents to see how subjects / courses link to degrees and future career choices

https://gapforce.org/gb/gap-year-advice-ideas –  Support with the benefits and planning a gap year

https://www.bbc.com/bitesize/careers – Careers

https://www.etrust.org.uk/the-year-in-industry

EDT stretches learning beyond school, college and university and gives insight into real-life STE(A)M careers by supporting them to:

    • Experience multiple encounters with industry employers
    • Make informed decisions about their education and future, including employment options
    • Improve their achievement, attainment and overcome barriers they may face
    • Develop personal skills crucial to their studies and chosen career pathway

www.medicspot.co.uk/grantMedicspot Grant

Medicspot are pleased to announce the launch of the Medicspot Innovation Grant. This is open to all UK students who will be going on to study a degree related to health, medicine, nursing or life sciences.

Available annually, the Medicspot Innovation Grant awards £500 to UK students Applications must be submitted online by 31 January each year.