Our friendly School Liaison Team may already be familiar faces to you from their time spent in your school, running informative, fun-packed sessions to help you make crucial decisions about your future and stand out from the crowd.
Need Advice and Guidance? Ask us a question.
Our School Liaison Team is here to offer you independent advice and guidance – they won’t push you down a certain route after GCSEs or insist you come to Burnley College Sixth Form Centre (although we hope that you’ll share our vision for your future and recognise just why we’re the number one College in the country).
They can offer you individual support and can work with you over weeks or months – however long it takes to make a decision on your future options.
Now, as you make your post-GCSE choices, they’re right by your side, supporting you every step of the way with advice and guidance on:
MEET THE SCHOOL LIAISON TEAM
GRACE WARBURTON
Hi I’m Grace
I’ve worked in the education sector for almost 3 years and my background is in apprenticeship recruitment and advice & guidance.
I enjoy delivering sessions and activities to help individuals develop their skills and options for their next steps. I find it really rewarding when an individual puts these skills in to practice and achieves what it is they have set out to do, for e.g. Interview techniques within an interview with an employer for an apprenticeship.
Interesting fact: I swam with whale sharks while in the Philippines.
OLIVIA ISHERWOOD
Hi I’m Olivia
Entering the world of education has been a fascinating journey for me. I find great satisfaction in conducting informative sessions, engaging student and, inspiring them. Seeing students discover and hone their essential skills is truly rewarding – these are the tools they’ll need for their future endeavours, whether it’s acing an interview or crafting a compelling CV. What gives me immense joy is witnessing their growing confidence and the smiles they carry away from each session.
Interesting fact: I am left-handed but I do everything with my right hand, including playing various sports.
GEORGIA MOTTERSHEAD
Hi, I’m Georgia
Although I am quite new to working in the educational sector, I am extremely enthusiastic about my role as school liaison officer. I really enjoy helping students identify their key skills and understanding how they can apply their strengths to future educational/industry roles. It’s great to see pupils’ confidence grow as they realise how many amazing skillsets they have to offer.
Interesting Fact: In my spare time I am a princess party entertainer for events and children’s parties.
Year 10 or Year 11
If you are currently a Year 10 or Year 11 pupil at high school, this section is for you.
We have a range of resources available to help you discover your next steps, from skills based, subject focussed right through to application.
We understand that making the step from School to College is both an exciting and, at the same time, slightly scary prospect for many of you: that’s why we have created this pack to help you make the transition and prepare for College life.
Are you looking to apply for a course with Burnley College or a Themis Apprenticeship?
This step-by-step video will direct you through the application process and answer any queries you may have.
Open Events
These are the perfect opportunity to explore the options available to you at Burnley College, including:
There is an Apprenticeship focussed event every January, where you can meet potential employers, hand in your CV and show you have got what it takes to be a #futureboss
Applications
Our priority application period runs from 1 September to 31 March. This means that, subject to achieving the required grades, you will be offered a place on your preferred programme (no courses will be full).
Interviews
These usually happen one month after you apply, and are traditionally on-site. However this year, interviews have taken place over the telephone and video conferencing call as well. This will usually take place with a subject specialist from within your chosen programme, and is your opportunity to ask all of your specific course questions.
If you do not have your interview before the priority deadline of 31 March, don’t panic. As long as we have received your application, the same rules apply.
Once you have completed your interview, and have been offered a place, you can accept this place in preparation for becoming a Burnley College student in September!
Preview Day
If you’ve accepted your place at Burnley College, you will be invited to Preview Day in late June – this is an opportunity to experience the life of a Burnley College student, with subject workshops and extra-curricular opportunities, as well as the chance to meet new friends and people on your course.
GCSE Results & Enrolment
Once you receive your GCSE results from your school on Thursday 25 August 2022, you are ready to enrol at Burnley College. Your personalised appointment time will be sent out prior, for you to come and confirm your programme.
If you haven’t done as well as you’d hoped, please don’t panic. We in the School Liaison Team, as well as our team of advisers, are available to help you find an appropriate programme to allow you to progress to your dream career.
We have put together some handy tips to help you power through the exam season and succeed in your GCSE exams.
Get started on revision now so that it becomes a habit
Create a revision timetable so you have a visual reference and not just a mental one
Start with the goal and work backwards to create your plan
Eat well as food is fuel
Stop using your phone an hour before bed
Unwind using one of the many free mindfulness guides on YouTube
Celebrate your achievements and reward yourself
Collect past exam scripts and exemplar work so you can measure your responses and answers
Explain to someone else how you would tackle each question
Share what you have learned with your family and friends
Spend time outdoors with family and friends
A CV or Curriculum-Vitae, is an important document that will be expected at almost every job interview you go to. It is particularly important to consider if you are looking to undertake a Themis Apprenticeship once you leave school.
The resources below have been designed to aid you in creating a compelling CV. If you would like a member of the School Liaison Team to assist you in writing one, please get in touch.
CVs – Do and Dont
CVs – Things to Include
Interviews will happen when applying for any job. For some of you, your Burnley College interview will be your first experience of one. If you are applying to be a Themis Apprentice, you will have interviews with employers, as well as Burnley College staff.
The resources below have been designed to aid you in answering interview questions. If you would like a member of the School Liaison Team to assist you in preparing for an interview, please get in touch.
Use the resources below to assist you in preparing for interviews.
Interviews – Checklist
Interviews – Things to Consider
Interviews – Top Tips
Year 7, Year 8 or Year 9
If you are currently a Year 7, Year 8 or Year 9 pupil at high school, this section is for you.
We have a range of resources available to help you discover the options available to you at college, as well as things you could be doing now to prepare you for the transition into Further Education.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVOURITE SUBJECTS?
Do you love English or Science? Is PE or Art the best part of the week? Why do you like these subjects?
Do you like to:
Your answers could help you decide what you’d like to study at GCSE alongside the important subjects of English, Maths and Science. They may also give a clue to a future career that suits you.
SOME THINGS TO THINK ABOUT WHEN CHOOSING YOUR GCSEs
Whether you already know what career you want or are still deciding, here are some things to consider when choosing your GCSEs.
There is still time to think about your future career and make important decisions and there are people to help you, at home and at school.
Talk to your parents/guardians, your school careers adviser or contact us through the Enquiry Form on this page.
We have a range of exciting resources available for you to access that will assist you in finding that perfect Apprenticeship opportunity.
Apprenticeships Explored
To help you make that important transition to becoming a Burnley College student, we’re offering you the exciting opportunity to delve deeper into the subjects you love through our programme packs, designed to further ignite your ambition.
Subject Specific Resources
