KentChoices

🎉 Kent's HAF Programme had an incredible summer! Now, we're gearing up for a busy and festive Christmas season. 🎄 Stay updated on all our upcoming holiday activities by visiting our website > https://lnkd.in/e_yHFdVd #TEPKent #HAFProgramme #HolidayActivities

👏 Happy GCSE Results Day to all the incredible teachers out there! 👏 Today is a celebration of the hard work, dedication, and countless hours you’ve invested in guiding your students to success. If any students didn't get the results they hoped for and are feeling uncertain about what's next, they can find all the information they need on the KentChoices website: 🔗https://ow.ly/g32f50T3JY4 #GCSEResultsDay

🎓 Teachers, if you have students who might struggle with their GCSE results or who don’t have a plan for September, please let them know about our support session on 28 August 2024, from 10am to 12pm. Experienced NEET Support Workers will be there to help guide and reassure them—no booking required! Representatives from the following organisations will also be in attendance: ✅ TCHC Group ✅ Elite Pathways ✅ Kent Training & Apprenticeships ✅ Walk Tall ✅ Brighter Futures ✅ Kooth Digital Health (United Kingdom) ✅ Gravesham Family Hub Let's make sure every student feels supported and prepared for what comes next. 🌟 In the meantime, students can also find more information here: https://lnkd.in/et_3z5NW

🌟 GCSE Results Day Support 🌟 We recently sent postcards to all #Year11 students across #Kent highlighting the results day support available from KentChoices, The Education People and other services, including the National Careers Service 🙌 The postcard signposts to a page on our website which provides information about what students need to do if they didn't get the results they needed, didn't sit any exams or have plans in place for September. 👍 Find out more: 🔗 https://ow.ly/lpUo50SZbG9 #GCSEResultsDay #GCSEResultsDay24 #KentChoices

🎉 #Skills360 2024-2025 dates announced - you are invited!! ❓ Are you confident in creating an inclusive workplace environment? ❓ Are you knowledgeable about attracting diverse talent? ❓ Do you understand the aspirations of young people with neurodiversity or disabilities? 👉 If the answer is 'NO' or 'I'm not sure' then sign up now to attend Skills 360 next academic year in one of 6 locations across Kent and Medway: https://lnkd.in/eJic6Kdy Employer Objectives: 💚 To raise the profile of your company locally  💚 To support your Continuing Professional Development   💚 To understand how to employ or support employees with neurodiversity or disability 💚 To learn how young people with SEND* can add value to your business   💚 To find more ways to connect with schools to promote social value practice Student Objectives 💛 To develop their confidence and self esteem  💛 To develop vital interview and presentation skills  💛 To raise their aspirations  💛 To give the young people a better understanding of your business sector/industry  💛 To provide an understanding of where they could fit in within the company and add value *SEND - Special Educational Needs and Disabilities Brad Levy Sam Presneill Matt Peake David Fretton Isabelle Thompson Rachael Chibhaga Charlie Steggles Louise Rochford Vickie Pinnell Melanie Phelps Sara Bennett Kayleigh Casswell The Education People KentChoices Commercial Services Group The Careers & Enterprise Company Ndidi Edozie-Ansah Daniel Ratcliff Rob Williamson David Stenning Shane Forster David Knox Mike Rayner Alicia Moyles #send #neurodiversity #disability #specialschools #kent #tonbridge #gravesend #ramsgate #dartford #newromney #snodland #csr #socialvalue #schools #education #businessvolunteers #engagement #disabilityconfident

We know it’s hard to start thinking about the next academic year when you’re still bringing this one to a close! Putting a few things in place now can help you to rest easier over the summer and return set up for success in September. Get your Careers Leader Training approved before the end of term and hit the ground running with a bursary-backed boost to your knowledge, confidence and impact. Remember… ⭐ Training comes at no cost to you, your school or college. ⭐ A range of course and delivery options means minimal time away from your institution. ⭐ Gain access to a qualification (up to level 7) with both non-accredited and accredited programmes. ⭐ Connect with fellow Careers Leaders - learn from others and share resources. Seek senior sign off now and secure your September start today: https://bit.ly/3wqr0lE University of Wolverhampton University of Warwick The University of Huddersfield University of Derby Teach First RGG Associates Ltd Nottingham Trent University Causeway Education Career Development Institute Career Connect

🤔 Have you thought about how to speak directly to young people about your apprenticeship scheme or training course? ........maybe you work in education in Kent and would like to join our PAL compliant event next time with your students? Over 1700 young people attended our LIVE event last week 'Think you know about apprenticeships?', with speakers from EKC Group, MidKent College, Kleek Apprenticeships and Profile Development and Training Ltd, expertly organised and hosted by Louise Rochford from the Kent & Medway Careers Hub Shout out also to our speakers, IPS International Ltd and KentChoices for providing us with content for our student booklet 📚 Want to join us next time? 📧 Get in touch with us at the Kent & Medway Careers Hub This event helped young people: ✔ Understand an apprenticeship or vocational route ✔ Figure out if this would be a good pathway for them ✔ Understand the application process and what careers it may lead to and.......... ✔ helped employers and providers talk about their offer to over 1700 young people in one go, freeing up their time and resources. 👨👨👧👦 Parent knowledge and engagement is essential, so all young people attending took home the information to empower parent's understanding of apprenticeships and technical education pathways. #Apprentice #Training #Vocational #Education #ITP ##PAL #Provider #Access #Legislation #Students #Learners #YoungPeople #SocialValue #School #College #Parents #Engagement Brad Levy Sam Presneill Matt Peake Rachael Chibhaga Charlie Steggles Vickie Pinnell David Fretton Isabelle Thompson Kayleigh Casswell Sara Bennett Melanie Phelps Ndidi Edozie-Ansah The Education People

👋 Meet Jack, an inspiring supported intern at Kent County Council! 🌟 Hear from Jack and his line manager Frances about his journey from sixth form to gaining valuable workplace skills. 🏫💼 Watch the full video and learn more about how The Education People facilitate supported internships like Jack's. 🎥✨ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/dCh-FX2g #SupportedInternships #WorkplaceSkills #Inclusion #CareerGrowth

📣 Calling all Level 6/7 registered Careers Advisers looking for work in schools in Kent! Schools in the Hub are looking for your support for 1:1 guidance in the next academic year, please DM us with your contact details and any other information we may need to know, and we will pass on to our schools. Kent & Medway Careers Hub Louise Rochford Charlie Steggles Vickie Pinnell David Fretton Sam Presneill Brad Levy Matt Peake Rachael Chibhaga Isabelle Thompson The Education People KentChoices The Careers & Enterprise Company