Jun 27
Volunteers from Barclays and the Talent Foundry were back, teaching all of Year 12 about reading playslips, working out tax and earning money through employment. Students interacted with a number of scenarios that opened their eyes to the complexities of tax and how important it was to understand where their pay goes, and how to …
Jun 23
17 students took part in a virtual work experience day with Accenture – a global IT company at the cutting edge of advances in Artificial Intelligence and Information Technologies. The Year 12 students involved spent the day learning about the company, who have major offices across the North-East, and the type of work they are …
Jun 22
All of Year 12 took part in the first of four sessions lead by Barclays bank, teaching the students a number of important life skills for when they leave school. This week the team were describing the basics of credit and debit accounts, insurance polices, inventory agreements and interest rates – providing them with the …
Jun 21
We welcomed Year 2 pupils from our feeder primaries for a Raising Aspirations Day. Our visitors learned about self-efficacy and took part in a knowledge building treasure hunt around Southmoor House. Thank you to the visiting staff and students, we look forward to welcoming more pupils to future Insight events soon.
Jun 21
National Cyber Security Centre will be offering a residential course during the summer of 2022 in Edinburgh. This fully funded, five-day residential course is aimed at attracting a diverse range of female students, typically between 16 and 17-years-old, to build advanced skills in some key areas of cyber security. The course is aimed at females …
Jun 21
Year 12 visited the Utility Arena in Newcastle for the UCAS Tyneside Exhibition. The event hosted hundreds of universities, colleges, apprenticeship providers and employers all ready to help students discover their future. Students had the opportunity to take part in live application and personal statement workshops, taster sessions and Q&A’s with students an representatives. Congratulations to Toby Patterson who was our top …
