YOUR SUCCESS STORY STARTS HERE Outreach Opportunities with Burnley College
Welcome
Since January 2023, it is now mandatory for students in years 8-11 to be given the opportunity to have at least two encounters with providers of apprenticeships and technical education, under new provider access legislation.
We are here to support you to achieve this with a range of workshops to help prepare students for college.
We strive to guide students in making their right decisions in their next steps of education. Our dedicated School Liaison Team can provide expert information and guidance on all full-time and apprenticeship options.
The School Liaison Team offers workshops including, class sessions, presentations, assemblies, drop In sessions, careers fairs, parents evenings, masterclasses, campus tours, alongside exciting opportunities to prepare students for College life and beyond.
We look forward to working with you over the next academic year.
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*Burnley College is the Number 1 College in England for all 16-18 qualification levels in the Government National Achievement Rate Tables. www.burnley.ac.uk/number-one-college
Our Offer
Please note: if you would like us to run any sessions that you don’t see listed, please get in touch.
Assemblies
We currently offer the following assemblies:
• Post 16 Pathways (aimed at Year 11)
• Themis Apprenticeships (aimed at Year 11)
• Options (aimed at Year 8 and 9)
Drop-In Sessions
We are able to attend school at a time convenient to your students so we can be available for all of your students’ questions, to check application statuses, or to offer friendly advice and informational materials. We can set up these sessions in a communal area so students can access us freely.
Class Sessions and Subject Masterclasses
We offer a range of classroom-based sessions, available to be delivered on-site in school. These can be careers focussed with our School Liaison Team (see further details on pages 6-7) or Tutor driven subject masterclasses, designed to enhance your curriculum and ignite a passion in your learners for further study.
We can deliver either within the school timetabled lesson hours across a period of weeks, or in one PSHE/Drop-Down Day.
Campus Tours
Students and their families can book a Campus Tour to explore their study options and pathways; get a feel for the amazing spaces in which students will learn; and meet our friendly Support Staff who make the transition from school to College – and beyond – run smoothly.
Contact us at admissions@burnley.ac.uk
Parents / Options Evenings
We are keen to support you in providing the best advice and guidance possible for learners’ next steps, and understand how important it is to educate parents and guardians on further education opportunities.
We are able to provide advice on courses, learning styles, entry criteria and information about applying, enrolling and travelling to College. Please contact us directly with a list of any events you’d like us to support, either in-person or virtually.
Mock Interviews / Careers Fairs
We are always available to support you at Mock Interviews or Careers Fairs, either in person or remotely - please contact us directly to book these in - we may also be able to provide subject/area specialists to offer bespoke advice and guidance. Get in Touch
If you have any questions about our offer, please get in touch!
admissions@burnley.ac.uk
01282 733322
Class Session
Please get in touch if there is a class session you would like us to run which you do not see here.
Journey to Success
Suggested Year Groups: Year 7, Year 8
This fun and interactive session will give learners the chance to play our bespoke Journey to Success board game. This gives students an overview on pathways and choices available across their educational journey.
Skills Gained: Communcation, Decision-Making, Teamwork
Duration: 50 mins - 1 hour
Interview Techniques/Jenga
Suggested Year Groups: Year 9, Year 10
This session looks at the do’s and do not’s around interview technique to help prepare students for upcoming college or work interviews; interview skills will be put into practice with our interactive Jenga game.
Skills Gained: Adaptability, Communication, Confidence, Interview Skills
Duration: 50 mins - 1 hour
Options & Lifestyles
Suggested Year Groups: Year 8, Year 9
This Options year session focusses on the decisions students have to make through and after school, the impacts of these on their lifestyle, and helps them develop an understanding of different career paths.
Skills Gained: Decision-Making, Logical Thinking, Planning, Problem-Solving
Duration: 50 mins - 1 hour
CVs and Cover Letters
Suggested Year Groups: Year 9, Year 10
This session highlights what to write to ensure students have a compelling CV and cover letter. Activities include CV bingo and video challenges, and help students link their hobbies and interests into skills for employers.
Skills Gained: Adaptability, Communication, Self-Analysis
Duration: 50 mins - 1 hour
Post 16 Options and Future Pathways
Suggested Year Groups: Year 11
This session explores the four pathways in great depth covering entry requirements and levels of courses. Learners will do activities on important events that happen over the course of the year, look at open event dates and what additional opportunities they can explore while being at college.
Skills Gained: Analytical-Thinking, Decision-Making, Planning
Duration: 50 mins - 1 hour
Resilience Class
Suggested Year Group:
Year 9, Year 10, Year 11
This resilience class focuses on empowering students to make decisions based on their school life and next steps. Students will play a version of the traditional snakes and ladders board game with scenario-based questions which will help them climb the ladders to reach the top.
This session will give students tips to build their resilience, encouraging students to never give up in the face of adversity.
Skills Gained: Resilience, Communication, Problem Solving
Duration: 50mins – 1 hour
Your Careers Journey
Suggested Year Groups: Year 9, Year 10 , Year 11
This session prepares students to explore and plan their career aspirations using real-time Labour Market Information. Students will understand how labour market information is relevant to them through a business plan activity using live LMI. They will look at the growing demands in jobs nationally and regionally and the skills and qualifications needed among the breath of job roles. Students will have the time to work individually, researching and planning the steps to reach their dream career.
Skills gained: Research Skills, Critical Thinking, Creativity, Self- Assessment
Duration: 50 mins – 1 hour
What’s New For You?
Taster Week
Our annual Year 10 Burnley College Taster Week returns in June 2025. We love inviting your Year 10 students onto Campus to spend a morning or afternoon with us exploring their areas of their interest. Taster Week is a vital event in helping students to choose their next steps.
“Taster week is an invaluable experience for our students. They talk about it for weeks after. For a lot of students, it confirms their choices - they realise what their post-16 journey will be like in their chosen subjects and it sets a goal for them.
The wide variety of lessons gives aspiration to all students, especially those who did not consider college life previously.
The organisation of Taster Week is fantastic and the School Liaison Team provide great support. As career lead it also helps me track and achieve many Gatsby Benchmarks”
Jake Rigby-Wilson Park High School
Class Session
We are excited to offer subject-specific masterclasses for your students. Taking place at Burnley College, they offer students the opportunity to visit our Campus and explore subjects in more depth, through fun and engaging activities.
Our range of masterclasses includes A Level Law, English and RE to Vocational Esports and Public Services.
Examples include a Public Services Masterclass which featured a dog handler who brought his dog, alongside exciting activities which inspired Students and immersed them in the world of Public Services.
“Over the last academic year some of our year 10 pupils have been lucky enough to take part in masterclasses at Burnley College. Each masterclass has been a great opportunity for students to experience what it would be like to study that particular subject and what Burnley College has to offer.
Every one of them thoroughly enjoyed their experience. I am looking forward to the next academic year working with Burnley College creating more fantastic experiences and opportunities for our students.”
Claire Shackleton Careers Lead, St Bedes RC High School
The Careers Lead Portal
We are excited to announce the launch of our new Career Lead Portal. We have designed this portal which will give you the opportunity to access your schools’ applications at any time.
The portal will give you access to:
• 2024/25 Year 11 applications which will be updated daily
• Course Applications, what courses are your students applying to?
• 2024/25 Year 11 applications data will show you individuals application status’s, such as: interviews scheduled or missed, offers made, offers accepted, withdrawals etc
• Meet the school liaison team
• Book School Activity, here you can send a request for any activity that you would like us to support with, we have also attached our offer booklet.
• Links to the main website for BC Programmes, Get Ready for College, Open Events and Prospectus and Themis Guide
If you have not yet accessed the portal, or if the Careers Lead at your school has changed, please contact us and we will provide you with the login details and link.
The School Liaison Team is also available to offer any training on how to use the portal in the most efficient way.
ALS and Safeguarding
We want to build a stronger relationship with your school as a whole. By working closely as a collective we can ensure that your students get the best transition and support in preparation for College. To do this we want to build school profiles for SENDCO & DSL to collect any important information required for future students.
ESOL Pathways
For your pupils who don’t have English a first language, we have a hugely successful pathway to achieve an ESOL qualification.
The course is 1 year and starts in September.
For any concerns around students transitioning to Burnley College you can contact:
Safeguarding Team safeguarding@burnley.ac.uk
Development Team learningdevelopment@burnley.ac.uk
BC Programmes
Year 10 and 11 Burnley College Programmes, giving students that chance to have a taste into their future and ensure they are making the correct choice.
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“On behalf of myself and the 3 schools I work with, thank you so much for this brilliant portal. As a Careers Advisor it makes my job so much easier being able to check up on applications at the touch of a button. It ensures I can support school leavers quickly and efficiently and helps me identify students who may be potential NEETS post-16. That only leaves me to wish you and the team that created this fantastic resource a lovely weekend, thanks again.”
Laura Greneghan
Careers Advisor, All Saints, Bacup and Rawtenstall Grammar and Whitworth Community High School
Explore Careers
Burnley College’s website includes advanced information about careers, wages, the skills Students need and what roles exist in different industries.
Whether they have an idea of what they want to do, or need help identifying some possible career options, our website will help them.
We use LMI (Labour Market Information) on our website which gives a great overview of what careers might be available and all the information they need to decide if it is the right path for them.
