This week, on Tuesday 10th January, we held our Careers Fair, Sixth Form Open Evening and Year 9 Options Evening. Here are some photos and feedback from the event. This was a joint event, combining three events into one large open event with staff from all departments showcasing their –

• Curriculum areas
• GCSE Options
• Post 16 courses
• In addition, we had a broad range of providers from further and higher education; such as sixth forms, colleges and universities. We also had representatives from employers and local training providers on hand to offer employer insights and advice about careers in their job sectors. We also had representatives from the Liverpool City Region’s Apprenticeship Support Team and from the national ASK Project – Apprenticeship Support and Knowledge for Schools.

You can find out more about our curriculum offer here https://bebington.coopacademies.co.uk/subject-curriculum/

There really was something for everyone! Our external visitors also said that our parents were interested in finding out more about careers too – not just for their children’s futures, but for their own!

Careers Fair – Sixth Form Options – GCSE Choices 2023

As an adult/parent, if you are looking for career advice, you can use the National Careers Service’s online tools for information. There is also a telephone helpline and you can book to see an adviser face to face, depending on your circumstances.

About the National Careers Service

The National Careers Service can help you with your career, learning and training choices. Find out more about the different ways they can support you. This service is available to people who live in England.

Contact National Careers Service

Call 0800 100 900 or use webchat.

You can also contact them in other ways, including sending them an online message or post.

Some things the exhibitors said . . .

“We had a steady stream of students, with good engagement from parents and pupils. It was well organised.” (Wirral Met College) 

“Great event, as always! Very well organised with lots of exhibitors. The additional talks were good too.” (Cheshire College South and West)

“The staff were especially friendly and helpful, and the students were very polite and seemed very interested/engaged.” (LIPA – Liverpool Institute for Performing Arts)

“Great event. Staff were very helpful and welcoming, Students were all very polite and asked some great questions.” (Edge Hill University)

“Well run event. Good engagement from students.” (DWP – Department for Work and Pensions – Civil Service)

“Great to see so many pupils engaged.” (Co-op Farming and Fisheries Group)

“Fantastic information and communication from the school prior to the event. Thoroughly enjoyed the event.” (Wirral Community NHS Foundation Trust)

“Really well organised with a brilliant turnout – great having parents involved too.” (Assett Training and Consultancy)

“Lots of engagement with plenty of interested students.” (Wrexham Glyndwr University)

“I found it refreshing that the students who came, came because they wanted to, and not because they were given a target to meet! All those I spoke with were engaged and interested.” (LMA – Liverpool Media Academy)

“A well organised event with great student participation.” (Merseyside Police)

“Excellent event! Very well organised. Great to see parents attending too. Engaged students.” (Keepmoat)

What a pleasure it was to invite the Cells Project and PC Elaine Cowen into our school last week. The presenters delivered age -appropriate sessions to year 7 students and encouraged them to think about the dangers of crime and what controlling and exploitative relationships are. By enabling students an informed choice it encourages them to understand personal responsibility and embrace positive diversionary alternatives, including recreational and vocational activity. Their mentoring team consists of individuals with first hand experience on the consequences of being involved in illegal activities, Cells are doing amazing things and we are sure the impact on our students will be massive! 

On Thursday 20th October we welcomed current and former students to celebrate their achievements across all subjects. Congratulations to all of our award winners for their outstanding attainment, progress and effort. We also thank our invited guest, Dr Chris Tomlinson, for joining our celebrations and sharing his inspirational journey.

Faith

Faith is a Pupil Premium student who grew in confidence over the course of her time at Bebington. In KS3 she presented some challenging behaviours resulting in her being placed on the HT panel, close to permanent exclusion. We persevered with her and provided support which allowed her to flourish. In Faith we saw a complete turnaround attending all interventions, independently seeking support and thriving as part of the ‘Universify’ programme, she also achieved ‘The Greatest U-Turn award’ at the school Prom. Her results are a testament to both the school and her own perseverance and hard work. She is returning to complete her A Levels in our school with the intention of going on to university – she’ll be the 1st in her family to achieve this feat.

Rio

Rio achieved fantastic grades despite very challenging home circumstances. He managed to overcome lots of barriers including the death of his Mother, in year 11, during the GCSE season. External factors had an impact on his behaviour and this meant he was at risk of permanent exclusion on several occasions. Rio took advantage of the extensive support, sometimes grudgingly. This has now resulted in him having an array of options at post 16, one of those is to remain at Bebington Sixth Form.

A fantastic night that showcased our talented students and staff.

Year 11 Prom at Thornton Hall. Thursday 23rd June 2022.