One of the key aims of the Secondary Link is to prepare our students for life after school As well as teaching the students important life skills we understand the anxieties that next steps may present to our young people With this is mind we offer key support and preparation for college or apprenticeships at Post 16 This involves regular sessions with our Independent Careers Advisor, visits to local colleges to build resilience and knowledge of their environment

We help the students and families with choosing the right courses and subjects to study as well as supporting with college applications and interviews Once the ongoing placement is identified we liaise with the new setting to arrange transition visits before the end of Year 11 We are also available at the start of the new Year 12 term to continue the transition support into college as required Our therapists are available to offer support from the GCSE results day onwards should there be any change to the courses or placements

Our dedicated Independent Careers Advisor at The Link offers the following:

• Completes skills and employability analysis of every student
• Conducts workshops on interview techniques
• Provides college liaison and arranges visits
• Explores apprenticeships
• Helps with CVs, college applications and takes students to open days/intervie ws.

A Post 16 provision is currently being developed at The Link.