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"Castle School Education Trust is committed to high quality education across the primary, secondary and sixth form key stages. Our schools cover the South Gloucestershire area. We encourage independence within each school within a strong framework of values."

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Downend

To report a child's absence for years 7-11 please email dow-studentabsence@cset.co.uk or call 01454 862395.  For 6th Form please call 01454 862333.  

Careers

We recognise the importance of a robust careers programme and giving students as many opportunities as possible to find out more about their post 18 options.

Throughout their time in Sixth Form students will take part in a range of career related activities, including hearing from a range of guest speakers from Higher education institutions, apprenticeship providers, and local employers, as well as taking part in visits to career fairs and visiting a university setting. 

Further information on our careers provision in Sixth Form can be found HERE

Y13 Student Finance

Student finance for university applicants are due to open at the end of March 2024.   A number of live webinars can be found here to help guide you through the process. Student Finance Support Sessions

Useful Documents

Aspire Guide (A Resource for student and parents to research next steps after Sixth Form)

UCAS Application Support - advice for parents

UCAS Parent/Carers Guide 2023

UCAS Undergraduate application process

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What's new with apprenticeships?

National Apprenticeship Week 2023

December 2022 National Apprenticeship Service Parent Pacts

January 2023 National Apprenticeship Service Parent Pacts

Higher & Degree Apprenticeships Vacancy Listing for Febrauary 2023

Apprenticeship ideas based on subject studied

Apprenticeship Podcast

Western Training Provider Network - Parent & Carer, Apprenticeship Information Evenings:

WTPN have some great panels already lined up, including employers and apprentices from;

  •  NHS
  • TLT Solicitors
  • DE&S (Ministry of Defence)
  • Wessex Water
  • Thatchers
  • GKN Aerospace

Dates:

- Tuesday 20th February @ Bristol Cathedral Choir School

- Wednesday 21st February @ Priory Community School

- Tuesday 27th February @ Abbeywood Community School

- Wednesday 28th February @ Bath College

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- Information Link

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