Apprenticeships
Apprenticeships are available at level 2 and Advanced Apprenticeships are available at Level 3 and 4 ; you can now also opt for Degree Apprenticeships which are at higher levels ( 5 & 6 ). Apprenticeships offer you the opportunity to earn while you learn . They involve both on and off-the-job training . As well as working for an employer , you ’ ll spend some time at a college / university or with a training provider . By doing an apprenticeship you will gain qualifications such as an NVQs / Degrees alongside Functional Skills . Apprenticeships are open to anyone who is over 16 and not in full time education . More information and apprenticeship opportunities can be found on https :// www . gov . uk / apply-apprenticeship
Ealing Apprenticeships
Ealing Council ’ s Apprenticeship programme provides an excellent opportunity for young people aged 16 + to develop skills , gain work experience and complete qualifications . The scheme is open to people who live or have studied in Ealing within the last three years and who meet the criteria for Ealing Council applicants . Vacancies are advertised in April and September each year . For more information : www . ealing . gov . uk / apprenticeships
Volunteering
Volunteering is a great chance to do something worthwhile and gain transferable skills and real life work experience . If you are studying , in part time employment , or out of work , volunteering is an excellent way to gain valuable experiences that can help you to : build confidence , showcase your skills and abilities and enable you to demonstrate these to potential employers . Although you won ’ t get paid , it can look good on your CV or job / college / university applications and can help you become more employable and you may be entitled to expenses . If you ’ re keen on a particular area of work but can ’ t find a job vacancy , volunteering for something similar might be a good next step . Contact your Personal Adviser if you want to find out more about volunteering .
FURTHER AND HIGHER EDUCATION :
The Virtual School team of qualified and specialist teachers based at Horizons will make sure you have an appropriate school / education place and can offer additional 1:1 teaching and support ; advocacy at school and support with your Personal Education Plan ( PEP ).
We also provide out of hours study support sessions at Horizons to help you catch up on school work and get ready for your exams .
We provide Post 16 information and advice sessions – about your studies in general and options for further or higher education or alternatives .
We will help you apply for the Governments 16- 19 Bursary Fund if you are eligible .
If you want to go to University , we will help you choose the right course and university that matches your talents , interests and abilities . We will also assist you to apply for tuition fee and maintenance loans and bursaries directly from the university .
Ealing also offers the Education Grant – this is a discretionary grant of up to £ 3500 in Year 1 ( on top of the Government ’ s one-off £ 2000 HE Bursary ) and up to £ 5500 per year in Years 2 and 3 ( subject to requirements set out in the Ealing Education Contract ).
The Ealing Education Grant covers your accommodation costs during the vacation periods . Most young people with the support of their Personal Adviser have a budget plan to ensure that by working and / or claiming grants / loans alongside the Ealing Education Grant they are able to cover their accommodation costs for the entire year .
Digital Inclusion To ensure that you are not disadvantaged by being care experienced , Ealing will ensure you have access to IT equipment and the Wi-Fi access you need to support your learning , training and employment opportunities as well as enabling you to keep in touch online with your personal adviser .
NB . Due to Covid-19 some of the opportunities for Training and Apprenticeships may have been affected or are being delivered differently . The Horizons service is here to help you with the latest information .
To find out more about the support we can offer with your education , contact the Post 16 teacher at Horizons
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