Careers Information for Students
The links below provide access to some helpful information about potential careers and choices which students may find useful.
Start
As part of our ongoing and expanding Careers provision and commitment to prepare all students for a rapidly changing world, we are using an innovative online resource called Start.
Start will help your child to connect with their future career potential, develop their employability and help them to explore future career and study options. Start is a fantastic resource for students in years 9, 10, and 11 exploring which options they would like to do at GCSE, A-Level, T-Level, Apprenticeship and university. Start is easy to use and there are a wealth of activities as well as a personalised locker where students can record their achievements and build their portfolio. We recommend that students create their profile in year 7, so they can continually add to their locker throughout their time at Frogmore.
Your child will personalise their profile on Start with details about their skill, qualities, interests and work preferences. This provides a starting point for them to explore information matched to their personal preferences and interests. As they continue to update their profile, Start will personalise this information, helping to navigate the thousands of jobs, courses, providers and opportunities available. There are also thousands of job profiles on the site, so students can browse careers that might interest them, find out the pathway and necessary qualifications to that career, as well as the working hours, average pay, and local availability.
To register for Start, please follow the instructions in the link below:
How to Register to Start - Student Guide
Careers Bulletin
Every month a Careers bulletin is sent out to keep you update with all the latest careers information and opportunities for students. Please click on the links below for all the previous editions.
Farnborough Sixth Form interviews
All of our interviews for Farnborough Sixth applicants were due to take place in January, however, due to the latest Lockdown Farnborough Sixth have had to change this arrangement. Please read the announcement below:
Following the Government’s announcement on Monday 4 January 2021, Farnborough Sixth Form College have taken the decision to revise their plans for these interviews, which were due to take place from Monday 18 to Friday 29 January 2021. They feel that it will be extremely difficult to coordinate the efficient delivery of these interviews given that they are all having to teach remotely. They also appreciate that students will likely feel extremely anxious and unsure about their future options given the uncertainty surrounding this year’s GCSEs.　
The new arrangements are as follows:
- The majority of students who have applied will be offered a place at the College without having an interview. This offer will be based on the reference Frogmore Community College has provided, as well as the student’s application form.
(Please note that the of​fer of a place does not guarantee automatic acceptance onto chosen courses; Farnborough Sixth Form College expect students to work hard to meet the individual entry requirements for each course).　
- If there are applicants that they have concerns about, they will be interviewing these students and will contact them directly to arrange this. 　
The Sixth Form College are still planning to run their usual series of events for applicants, including Getting Ready Day, which will help students　to decide whether Farnborough is the right next step for them and assist with their subject choices. Applicants will be sent this information in due course.　
College Application Deadlines
Applications for many of the local colleges are still open, these are all listed here, with links to the application sites.
college application deadlines.pdf
Basingstoke College of Technology (BCoT) - Virtual Open Event Experience
virtual open event poster 2021.pdf
National Apprenticeship Week
national apprenticeship week poster.pdf
Apprenticeships Virtual Open Event - FCOT
To coincide with National Apprenticeships Week (8th – 12th February) Farnborough College of Technology are launching their very own Apprenticeships Virtual Open Event. This online tool will give students and parents access to all of the apprenticeship courses they offer and real apprenticeship interviews. There are also 360 degree images of various facilities that students will have access to.
The link to access the event: www.virtualfarnborough.com/apprenticeships-map/
Live Q&A
Don’t forget we have live Q&A sessions with all of our course lecturers and students can book sessions on this link: www.farn-ct.ac.uk/virtual-farnborough-live-chat/ this might be especially useful for any current year 11s unsure of what they want to do.
BCA Yr 11 Student Information
bca year 11 student information.pdf
Active Learning Events
Dear Y11, Parent / Carer,
We hope this letter finds you well. As we head towards the end of the month, we wanted to take this opportunity to share a few important details with you regarding events we are offering over the coming weeks. We feel that these events will be useful for you and could help with the decision of what next steps you may take.
February Virtual Open Events
Our next Open Events are fast approaching and will be held virtually in the format of 1:1 appointments via Microsoft Teams with members of the Activate Learning Team. You can choose to speak to a subject specialist tutor, a member of our support team or a member of our careers team. All are available to offer guidance and support and answer any questions you may have regarding our courses, day to day college life or any specific learning needs you may have.
· Our next open events are 3 Feb Reading College and 10 Feb Bracknell and Wokingham College, from 4-8pm.
· For more information about our events, bookings dates and times and how to book a 1:1 appointment, please visit our website and follow the links on the page https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk/events
https://www.activatelearning.ac.uk/events/2021/feb/reading-college-february-open-event
National Apprenticeship Week 2021
The annual, week-long celebration of apprenticeships, taking place across England, will showcase how apprenticeships have helped employers and people of all ages and backgrounds. This year, Activate Learning will be running a virtual Careers and Apprenticeship Fair. So if you’re considering an Apprenticeship or simply want to find out more, we would love you to join us, so sign up now for a packed schedule of both pre-recorded content and live Q&A sessions, designed to inform, educate and excite people about the prospect of Apprenticeships. https://activateapprenticeships.co.uk/national-apprenticeship-week-2021/
We hope that you find the above information useful and are able to join us at some of the events we are holding. If you have any queries, please contact us on email enquiries@activatelearning.ac.uk or tel 0800 612 6008.
Kind regards,
Anna-May Hicks
School Partner Executive Team
www.activatelearning.ac.uk
National Saturday Club
national saturday club poster.pdf
Choosing Your GCSE's - Tips & FAQ's
choosing your gcses tips and faqs.pdf
National Apprenticeship Week
Careers Guidance Appointments
Careers Guidance Appointments are available for all our students, with priority given to year 11s. Christine Mirtle, our Careers Adviser from Hampshire Futures, will conduct an appointment that will last up to 45 minutes either online via Teams, or over the phone. This is a perfect opportunity to discuss your future options and any queries or concerns you have. To request an appointment, please complete the appointment request from below, and email to Amy Livingstone, our Careers Coordinator, at a.livingstone@frogmorecollege.co.uk
For further information about how the remote guidance will operate, please read the Hampshire Futures Remote Guidance document by clicking the link below:
Hampshire Futures Remote Guidance
Careers Appointment Request Form
Hampshire Futures
Hampshire Futures provides us with our Careers Adviser partnership, here are a couple of links to the guidance and support they are offering.
https://www.hants.gov.uk/educationandlearning/hampshirefutures/yourfuture
Amazing Apprenticeships
Amazing Apprenticeships provide information for students and parents about Apprenticeships at all levels, follow the links below to find out more.
Amazing Apprenticeships student resources
Amazing Apprenticeships parent packs
