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After Whitstone
Whitstone School is an 11-16 school, so we don’t offer a 6th Form or A Levels.
With everyone now having to stay in education until the age of 18, what options do our students have for their education after Whitstone School...? The answer is lots…
Post 16 Education & Training Options
We are very lucky to have lots of really good colleges and 6th form options in the area, each offering different courses, apprenticeships and training options.
All of the post 16 education establishments hold open events throughout the year – we strongly advise that you attend as many as you can, so that you can get a feel for each of the establishments, what they offer and how well they would suit your needs.
Take a look at our Post 16 Options page to see a range of options with links to their websites so that you can see the choices available:
Careers Advice and Guidance
Are you confused? Torn between options? Unsure what you want to do?
Don’t forget that our Careers Advisor is here to help you with careers advice and guidance. Take a look at our Careers page and make an appointment with them to discuss your options. With their help, guidance from your family – and your own research and opinions – you are sure to find the best post 16 education option for you, which will see you reach your long term goals and career aspirations.
Careers Staff
Careers Leader – Mrs C Latham - Room M9. Email: claire.latham@whitstoneschoool.org
SLT Careers Lead - Mrs M Turner
Careers Administrator – Ms A Pickaver. Based in the Careers/ Attendance room in E block
Email: alannah.pickaver@whitstoneschool.org
Whitstone Academy has the benefit of a key business volunteer who works with us on a strategic level, encouraging the development of our careers programme and connecting us to the business community across the county. This role is recognised nationally as an Enterprise Adviser (EA) and they are part of the Somerset Careers Hub community of support driving the connection between careers education and the business sector. Our Enterprise Adviser is Amanda Harper - Director of Administration at Bath University.
Teachers/ Curriculum
Our PSHE / ECC Curriculum, ensures that the key skills and essential knowledge we have identified permeate our curriculum from year 7 to year 11, allowing our pupils to make links in their learning as well as develop the ability to think more deeply about what they are learning. In this respect, pupils’ learning is meaningful and purposeful, and designed in a range of contexts, which offer breadth and variety to their learning.
All teachers include careers into their lessons, to develop student’s employability skills. Staff have access to a wide range of resources on the school internal system to showcase careers in their subject lessons and can contact the careers lead for help and support about how to showcase careers in the curriculum.
Staying in Touch
We always love to hear from our past students, and to celebrate in their achievements after their time with us here at Whitstone School. If you are a past student, and would like to share your news with us, please do by emailing: whitstone@educ.somerset.gov.uk.