Progression & Skills

Working with industry is at the heart of what we do: it informs every aspect of our provision and sets us apart.

By giving every learner frequent, meaningful access to our industry partners we build their knowledge of the technology industry, as well as their professional networks, and ultimately their belief that this is an industry in which they belong and in which they can thrive.

The industry interactions we offer are many and diverse.

Every learner attends at least three pathway specific workplace visits during their time with us in the sixth form. Not only do our learners have the opportunity to set foot in different professional environments, they network with volunteers from the organisations, as well as gain insights into the day to day working life of the employees.  

At the end of Year 12, we endeavour to offer curated summer work experience opportunities for our learners with our industry partners. These opportunities fall in the summer holidays and can last for up to two weeks. In the past, our learners have profited from work experience at, amongst others, Youview, Digital Catapult, Genesis Global, Bank of America and Hoja. These opportunities afford extraordinary insight into the reality of a tech career within corporate organisations and small businesses, as well as support our learners to build the professional skills and networks they need to flourish.