College Interviews Applicants who had not yet had their interview before lockdown, or who have just recently submitted applications, are being contacted by telephone from curriculum tutors for their college interview and IAG. New Students You should have received some ‘keep busy’ work from Lily which you should share with your students. We are hoping to get this onto a section on the website too. We anticipate that the vast majority of new students for September will have at least one session of their induction onsite during August and September. We will contact applicants directly about this as we would normally...
Apprenticeship Applicant Information
We understand that, right now, prospective Apprentices Nelson and Colne/Accrington College may be worried about not finding a placement before September. The college will continue to work with you during this period, and if you are unable to secure an employer, they will ensure you get put onto a suitable programme that is aligned to your career aims. The communications that have been sent to applicants can be found below. General: http://createsend.com/t/j-680CEF985589123A2540EF23F30FEDED Business: http://createsend.com/t/j-CE8616085B32CD452540EF23F30FEDED Construction: http://createsend.com/t/j-39F9A16A9E9FCD1E2540EF23F30FEDED Engineering: http://createsend.com/t/j-860CD5A49C608CE82540EF23F30FEDED Hair and Beauty: http://createsend.com/t/j-8103DA99AD729E9B2540EF23F30FEDED Health and Social Care: http://createsend.com/t/j-0CC675292ECD43BE2540EF23F30FEDED
Covid19 Update
Hello, Following the government announcement on Sunday the 10th May 2020, we want to advise you of what our plans look like at this moment for pupils returning to a TAS campus. We are still taking the safeguarding of both our staff and our pupils very seriously and we are continuing to educate every pupil daily, as well as carrying out home visits for safeguarding, free school meals, the delivery and collection of work, as well as inviting certain pupils into campus for exams and for those children of key workers. Since the start of Covid, we have had a ‘TAS Covid Planning Team’ and have met (remotely) as a team every Monday morning to discuss the plans for each...
Meaningful May
Welcome to the month of May! Spring has well and truly sprung and we have been fortunate to have some fabulous weather to brighten our days during these difficult times. The month of May is celebrated in the UK as ‘National Smile Month’! Why not encourage some smiles yourself by completing the Meaningful May challenge? Let us know how you get on!
TAS Blackpool North
Staff at TAS Blackpool North have been very busy over the last few weeks ensuring that each and every one of their pupils receives the care, nurture, education and contact they need during the Covid19 pandemic. In order to demonstrate the brilliant work they are doing, we enlisted Hannah from SeptemberAvenue films to produce this short documentary style film.
Spotlight on Myerscough
Due to the corona virus, all college visits and tours have unfortunately had to be postponed – this may leave you feeling at a loss when it comes to applications. Myerscough College have therefore created a virtual tour of their Witton Campus – click here to view. If you have any questions regarding college applications, why not contact Azz, our school careers officer, on careers@thealternativeschool.co.uk.
Local College Updates
Accrington & Rossendale College have provided information regarding news from their courses, tips on applying for college and further information on sectors of their education programmes – click the link below to find out more: Burnley FC Shadow Youth Team: http://createsend.com/t/j-F6AB8C8866C6487B2540EF23F30FEDED Business: http://createsend.com/t/j-7BFBCAC93081D1482540EF23F30FEDED Creative Arts and Media: http://createsend.com/t/j-7376D1803F23EBA62540EF23F30FEDED Construction: http://createsend.com/t/j-A957141D9F04C2272540EF23F30FEDED Digital: http://createsend.com/t/j-5E19C89804CC3AC72540EF23F30FEDED Education and Childcare: http://createsend.com/t/j-2DDB7C85D34B34B92540EF23F30FEDED Hair and Beauty: http://createsend.com/t/j-A281073D891D988E2540EF23F30FEDED Health and Social Work Professions: http://createsend.com/t/j-3C634B29A97B15EE2540EF23F30FEDED Motor Vehicle: http://createsend.com/t/j-60C8A4518A21765F2540EF23F30FEDED Sports and Sports Science: http://createsend.com/t/j-DF1CAD1A39DC494E2540EF23F30FEDED There are also some further top tips on Preparing for College on a video, which have been posted to their social media. Accrington & Rossendale College continue to update their social media pages regularly – parents...
Planning ahead
It is never too early to start thinking about your future. There are so many options for you once you leave school; from apprenticeships and college, to the armed forces and self employment. Often, young people don’t have the opportunity to learn about the vast range of industries available to them, and don’t see many potential career paths open as options to them. This can leave you feeling confused, lost and alone in the decisions you have to make once the time comes. Here at TAS we have a dedicated careers adviser, Azz Mirza. Azz’s services are open to all...
TAS Corona Virus Statement
Hello, This Easter bank holiday weekend is one we shall all remember. The TAS team wishes you and your families well and we hope you will find an opportunity to rest and take stock. We want you to know that we take the safeguarding of our pupils very seriously and we are remaining open throughout the Easter break, continuing to provide work to pupils and provide phone contact and free school meal deliveries.All of our TAS team have been been working hard on a personalised remote learning package for each and every pupil, to ensure that they will receive a...
#EducationInIsolation
A specialist school in Pendle is helping parents throughout the coronavirus lockdown by providing virtual lessons and even food support… Click here to read the full article.