Careers Bulletin

Cycle 2, Week 10

Careers – Future Ready Learner

We want you to be someone who is excited for what their future could hold and knows how to get ready for it!

Since September (and particularly this cycle), students at Beckfoot Thornton have taken part in a wide range of careers events and visits designed to ensure they are truly Future Ready. These experiences are helping students explore their aspirations and gain a clearer understanding of the pathways available to them.

Year 11
Following assemblies earlier in the year, many Year 11 students are now receiving interview invitations and offers from post-16 providers. We are proud of their proactive approach in keeping options open and securing multiple pathways. One-to-one careers guidance appointments are continuing to ensure every student feels supported and confident in their next steps. Students considering apprenticeships are encouraged to search via the government website and local employer sites.

Year 10
Year 10 students are focusing on Employability Skills in their Thursday Careers sessions, developing key strengths such as confidence, teamwork and communication, and learning how these transferable skills apply to interviews and the workplace.

They have also participated in workshops delivered by Luminate Education Group (including Keighley College and Leeds College), helping them understand post-16 life and available support. Additional sessions included an apprenticeship workshop with Northern Powergrid and Ahead Partnership, focusing on CV writing and hearing from current apprentices, as well as a Youth Engagement workshop with the Royal Navy, where students developed teamwork and communication skills through practical activities.

Year 9
As the GCSE options deadline approaches, Year 9 students have been supported in making informed subject choices linked to future careers and post-16 pathways. They have explored opportunities using Unifrog and met representatives from New College Bradford, Bradford College and Keighley College during Options Evening, helping them understand how GCSE choices connect to future courses and careers.

National Apprenticeship Week 9th-15th February 2026	National Careers Week 2nd-7th March 2026
Explore the below links to find out more
Search and Apply | Amazing Apprenticeships The Apprenticeship Assembly Film – Amazing Apprenticeships Subject-led Resource Bundles – Amazing Apprenticeships The Apprenticeship Quiz 2026 – Amazing Apprenticeships Apprenticeships: Hints & Tips for Parents & Carers	NCW – Your Future Starts Here! on Vimeo NCW 2026 Virtual Careers Fair Meet the Employer – Amazing Apprenticeships NCW Parent Guide

Things to look forward to next week:

Monday 9th March	* Headteacher drop-in session with Deputy Headteacher, Mr Hanson – 1.30-2.30pm * Warhammer Club
Tuesday 10th March	* 15x Y7 students on a trip to the Media Museum * Y9 Barclays Life Skills session * Chess Club * ‘Matilda’ rehearsals * 7-10 Girls Netball – after school * Y7 & 8 Girls Football – after school
Wednesday 11th March	* Y10 Luminate College workshop * Y9 Barclays Life Skills session * 10x Y10 students on an Engineering trip to Holbeck * Band * Gaming Club * Y7-9 Badminton – after school * Y7 Boys Football – after school
Thursday 12th March	* Y9 Barclays Life Skills session * LGBTQ+ Club * Y7 & 8 Rugby – after school
Friday 13th March	Intervention Day – school closed to all students

Important Dates this Cycle Thursday 26th March – Year 11 Parents’ Evening How best to communicate with school • Email [email protected] – this is monitored throughout the school day • Calling us – please be aware that we have a small reception team, and staff will not always be able to speak to you during the school day • Drop in – you can come to our weekly drop in to speak to the headteacher or a member of the leadership team • Parents Evenings Please do not email individual members of staff as they may not be in school that day or have access to emails. If you cannot get through on the phone, please email and let us know: [email protected]