Post 14 education
Engineering new interest
Published 23 July 2008
WHAT better way to really understand the engineering industry than have the top engineers from across Cumbria visit your school?
Deadlines, pressure and responsibility
Published 23 July 2008
SINCE October last year work experience has been the only thing on every student’s mind, myself included.
Students tackle a mini- decommissioning project
Published 23 July 2008
THINGS TO DO THIS SUMMER
Published 23 July 2008
Students get closer look at careers that attract them
Published 23 July 2008
COCKERMOUTH School students got the chance to speak to industry professionals at a careers convention recently.
Pupils’ ‘awesome’ week at shipyard
Published 27 June 2008
PUPILS from St Joseph’s Catholic High School in Workington showed dedication and enthusiasm recently on their work experience placement. The five teenagers spent a week with BAE Systems Submarine Solutions in Barrow, making a daily three-and-a-half hour round trip to get to the shipyard.
Speech day rounds off another year of success
Published 27 June 2008
THE Headmaster of St Bees School, Philip Capes, praised pupils and staff for their hard work and commitment at this year’s annual speech and prize giving ceremony.
Your future, your choice...
Published 27 June 2008
THERE has never been better opportunities for 16-year-olds to continue their education or train for an exciting career.
Forging links between business and schools
Published 25 June 2008
SOME of Cumbria’s major employers have attended a workshop to build links with local schools.
Pupils help younger colleagues
Published 25 June 2008
A WORKINGTON school is pioneering a new course for some of its older pupils to equip them with the skills to guide and support younger pupils.
The new name in nuclear clean-up
Published 9 May 2008
THERE is a new name in nuclear clean-up. Since April 1, UK Nuclear Waste Management Ltd has been managing the UK’s repository for low level nuclear waste under a five year contract from the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority.
Rhythm of Life
Published 23 April 2008
THE Carlisle-based Rhythm of Life Audio Visual Company has an excellent reputation in supplying and installing the latest interactive technology products to the education and corporate sectors.
Step by Step Education
Published 23 April 2008
STEP by Step Education is an independent, family-run supply teaching agency who specialise solely in the education sector.
Challenge or chore... homework is critical
Published 23 April 2008
Keep yourself on course
Published 23 April 2008
Taking centre stage
Published 27 March 2008
BECAUSE of its outstanding academic success, St Joseph’s Catholic High School has been identified as a “high performing school” by the Department for Children, Schools and Families and been invited to take on a second specialism.
Programme helps give youngsters a good start
Published 27 March 2008
PARENTS are increasingly realising that it takes a team effort to help their children succeed in life. School plays a central role, of course, but behind every successful student are committed, proactive parents who do everything they can to support their children.
Making an enticing stand – minus a bloke in a suit!
Published 26 March 2008
THIS NOVEMBER there will be a massive exhibition at ExCel in London run by UK Skills, all about career opportunities for young people between 14 and 19.
