Wellfield Pupils ‘Get Practical’
“I tried things I hadn’t done before”
A group of Year 10 and 11 students from Wellfield School in Wingate, took the opportunity to get ‘hands on’ at an interactive Post-16 IAG event at The Glebe Centre, Murton. The event, organised by Kath Whitehouse (Assistant Head Teacher - Inclusion) and Gillian Tebble (Personal Adviser, Connexions), gave pupils a real insight into a range of careers, courses and activities via practical workshops.
“I found out lots of Information I didn’t know”
Local colleges and work based learning providers attended to talk about their opportunities, including East Durham and Houghall Community College, New College Durham, Hartlepool College of Further Education, Beyond Group, Springboard and Nacro. Connexions were on hand to provide information advice and guidance about learning opportunities and financial support including Education Maintenance Allowance. In addition to looking at opportunities for the future there was assistance with practical tasks such as opening and managing a bank account from Lloyds TSB and the representatives from the ‘Get Out There’ project demonstrated the online database which helps young people find academic, free time and leisure facilities. Pupils enjoyed trying their hand at archery, a giant Nintendo Wii, making mosaics and they also spent time talking to an Army recruit who had just completed his basic training. The main aim of the event was to provide IAG in a ‘fun’ and ‘interactive’ way to positively engage pupils who may be unsure of their future. Feedback from the young people was really positive: “I tried things I hadn’t done before” “I found out lots of Information I didn’t know” “We had a fun day”
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