Castledon School

The Trust’s core aim is to ensure that we enhance the life chances of all the young people within the Trust to enable them to fulfil their potential and achieve the best possible outcomes.

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Post 16 Opportunities

Post 16 Opportunities

                                      

Other Providers of Supported Internships include:

  • South Essex College

  • USP College

  • Chelmsford College

  • DFN Project Search

Register your interest in this route through: 

Tina McKenzie at Targeted Employment.


Scan here to complete the form
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Supported Apprenticeships

Accessible apprenticeships are sometimes called inclusive apprenticeships or supported apprenticeships. An accessible apprenticeship means that the employers can make changes to support you. This may include making changes to working hours or the length of your apprenticeship.

To have an accessible apprenticeship, you need to:

  • have, or have previously had, an EHCP, Statement of Educational Need or Learning Difficulties Assessment.

  • have a minimum of Entry Level 3 qualifications in English and maths

  • be able to work for at least 20 hours a week

  • be over 16 years old

Find out more about accessible apprenticeships in the Into Apprenticeships guide and on apprenticeships.gov.uk.

You may find someone who would like to employ you but does not yet offer accessible apprenticeships. They would need to contact the Targeted Employment Team for help setting up an accessible apprenticeship.


To register your interest in the accessible apprenticeship route, scan the QR below:

Josh - He was Castledon's first pupil to follow the apprenticeship route.

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Local Colleges

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Why College?

Many of our students progress onto all these colleges, either to continue developing their independence skills or to progress within their education.

All the local colleges engage with Castledon and attend our many events to support pupils and parents with the next steps, they also offer visits and comprehensive transitions for our young people. 

 

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Access to Work

If progression into paid employment is the option you would like to explore, there are many places that can help you.

Below are two we can help refer you to, but we also have:

  • Job Centre with Disability Employment Advisors who can support.

  • Pathways - Basildon Centre, St. Martin's Square, Basildon, SS14 1DL who hold regular career events, have qualified careers guidance support and can signpost you to other useful resources. 

 

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Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to keep busy, help others, bolster your CV and learn new skills.

Please register your interest in becoming a volunteer, or request help in finding volunteers by visiting:

www.bbwvolunteernetwork.co.uk