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Care Leavers Opportunity Guide Version: 3 August 2020
Key To
My Employment
Care Leaver
Opportunity Guide
2020/21
Doncaster Offer to Care Leavers and Children in Care
Care Leavers Opportunity Guide Version: 3 August 2020
This document’s purpose is to give a brief outline of the provision available to young people in the Doncaster area in respect of education, employment and training.
NB Post 16 usually relates to 16-19 years old unless otherwise stated.
Pre 16 schools programme.
Post 16 Study Programme and Traineeship programmes.
Currently have funding up to age of 19 for study programmes but up to 24 for Traineeships Student will be put on a programme namely Traineeship, to offer Employability Skills, Interview Preparation, Functional Skills (Maths and English) and work placement (they will try to offer what people want so please ask). Programmes start each fortnight, will need to have an assessment and induction.
Study Programmes: E3 to Level 2 (Alongside qualification will do employability and Maths and English. If student has Level 1 Functional Skills or grade 3 GCSE will go straight to GCSE, if not they will do Functional Skills) Child Care (will need DBS) Health and Social Care (will need DBS)
Business Admin Customer Services Public Services Health and Fitness is available at Levels 2 & 3 but only have intakes in Sep and Oct (this Includes the gym instructors award). This course is delivered in conjunction with Nike.
* Motor Vehicle and Horticulture can be done as a placement only option
Students can do full or part time options with full-time being usually 2 mornings, 1 afternoon and 1 full day. Will need to do minimum of 2 weeks work placement.
Parenting skills can be done as part of the childcare programme for young mums
Students can apply for bursary if household income is under £30K and others may get help with bus fares. Students on traineeships will get expenses only if on Universal Credit.
Unit 1 and 2 Trafford Court, Trafford Way, Doncaster DN1 1PM 01302 813388 Contact: Sally Briggs email: [email protected]
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Pre 16 Programme from Year 10 Post 16 Study Programmes up to 19 and Apprenticeships at Level 2 and 3 and Traineeships Work areas: Health and Beauty Hairdressing
Traineeships are unpaid and students will spend 2 days in a salon and 1 day at Oracle.
Level 3 courses are available for 19+ students that already have a Level 2. However, students will need to take out an advanced learning loan to cover the costs.
Pre-16 schools programme.
Post 16 Study Programme, Traineeship and Apprenticeship programmes.
CLA offer to young people 19+ they are willing to support any young person who is wishing to access training, with a view to progressing in to paid work or apprenticeship.
Work areas: Business Administration Lifeskills Customer Service Hospitality and Catering Employability Functional Skills
65 – 67 Silver Street, Doncaster DN1 1JL 01302 813900 Contact: Vicky Snowden or Sally Marsh www.oracle-uk.com
2 Duke Street, Doncaster DN1 3EA 01302 360520 Contact: Gil Burgess www.engagetd.com
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16 to 18 Study Programme or Traineeship Study Programmes last 6 – 12 months and Traineeships are 6 – 17 weeks
Study Programme: Traineeship Business Admin Business and Administration Child Care Customer Service Customer Service Retail Skills Construction Sales and Telesales Motor Vehicle Team Leading Music Practitioner Management Nail and Beauty Warehousing Employability Adult Care Worker
Work areas Apprenticeship 16+ Motor Vehicle Repair Customer Service Parts and Warehouse Business Administration Motor Vehicle Body Repair Road Haulage and Logistics Body & Paint Refinishing * Students usually need to have their own employer to start an apprenticeship with GTA.
Post 16 only Study Programme (entry to level 2) and Apprenticeships level 2 to level 3 Study programmes and Apprenticeships offered: Business Admin Retail Customer Service ICT
Ist and 2nd Floor, Enterprise House, Bridge Street, Rotherham, S60 1QJ 01709 828586 or 0800 6226536 [email protected] Contact: Sarah South
Rotherham and Doncaster Motor Trades GTA Limited, Rands Lane Industrial Estate, Armthorpe, Doncaster, DN3 3DY 01302 832831 Contact: Steve Butler www.doncastergta.co.uk [email protected]
01709 372900 Rotherham Contact: - Simon Hill www.morthyng.co.uk
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Post 16 only Apprenticeships in Accountancy Business Hospitality IT Team Leading Performing Manufacturing Ops Customer Service * Can offer pre apprenticeships to those that are not yet ready
Post 16 and University
Level 2 Active Leisure and Health and Fitness. Level 3 Sport also available Offer Degree level courses in conjunction with Doncaster College in the following: BSC Sports Exercise & Health Science BA Physical Education and Coaching
Post 16 only
Traineeships, Apprenticeships (via Barnsley College)
Work areas Accountancy Health and Social Care Customer Service Business and Administration Students that are not ready for an apprenticeship can do a 2 week Pre-Apprenticeship course (16-18’s) Traineeships are available to 19+ students
Cavendish Court, South Parade, Doncaster DN1 2DJ 01302 344294 [email protected]
Keepmoat Stadium, Stadium Way, Doncaster DN4 5JW 01302 762560 Contact: Aidi Turnpenny www.clubdoncastersportscollege.co.uk
2A-B Kings Mews, East Laith Gate, Doncaster DN1 1JD 01302 378887 Contact: Hannah Rogers, Mick Farrar
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Doncaster College offer a wide range of apprenticeships as well as full and part time courses. To find out more about the work areas they offer follow this link to their appren-ticeship page https://www.don.ac.uk/apprenticeships/.
Areas offered include:-
Accountancy Animal Care Beauty Therapy Business Admin
Child Care Cleaning Construction Creative and Digital
Customer Service Engineering Exercise and Fitness Hairdressing
Health and Social Care Health Care Assistant Highways Maintenance
Hospitality and Catering Information Technology Manufacturing
Retail Sports
As a young person in care or has left care you are entitled to support from a dedicated member of staff.
STEPS TO WORK
Helps unemployed people back into work by updating English and Maths and IT skills. Helps with CV’s and interview skills and can offer qualifications in retail, IT, admin.
The Source, Meadowhall Tel: 0114 263 5619 [email protected]
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Post 16 and adults
Work areas for apprenticeships (level 2 – 7) Business Administration ICT Leadership and Management Customer Service Civil Engineering Quantity Surveying Early Years Education Project Management Accounts Chartered Management Degree Construction Trades including: Bricklaying, Plumbing, Electrician, Joinery *Insight tours available All Care Leavers and CIC/LAC applying for an apprenticeship will be offered an interview. Doncaster Council also offers work experience and volunteering opportunities.
Post 16 – 18’s only
Army, Navy, RAF preparation course designed for those who want to pursue a career in the armed forces.
Pre 16 - Work experience programme
Post 16 – Foundation Apprenticeship and Advanced Apprenticeship
Stable staff courses, Jockey Courses, Training, Supervisory and Business Admin.
Floor 2 Civic Building, Waterdale, Doncaster DN1 3BU
01302 737318
www.doncaster.gov.uk
Doncaster Communications College, Ledger Way, Doncaster, DN2 6AY 01482 225655 Contact: Lee Smith www.forcesprep.co.uk
Northern Horseracing College The Stables, Rossington Hall, Great North Road, Doncaster DN11 0HN 01302 861000 Contact: Sarah Beattie email: [email protected] Offer various open mornings throughout the year
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Post 16 only
Courses for 16-18 year olds – BTEC Level 1, 2 and 3 Diploma in Music Technology, NCFE Level 1 in Music and Media.
Courses for 19+ - Music Technology and radio taster courses/workshops, NCFE Level 1 Music Technology, NCFE Level 2 Music Technology.
Other courses offered:- HND Music Technology & Sound Engineering
Post 16 only
Available to 16-18 year olds - Beauty Therapy, Make-up Artistry, Nail Technology, Massage Therapies, Sports Massage, Aromatherapy and reflexology.
Adult courses available and some funding may be available to older students.
Post 16 only
Team Programme and Get Into series which has previously included Hospitality, Engineering, Horse Care, Enterprise, Product Design, Customer Service. Railways etc .
New courses starting all the time so check website and locality or ask your PA or Social Worker for more information.
53-57 Netherhall Road, Doncaster DN1 2PG 01302 327769 Contact: Dan Whitehouse
7 Thorne Road, Doncaster DN1 2HJ 01114 2750201 Contact: Caron Machin
07580971977 - National 0800 842 842 Contact: James Dawson or Jamie Wainwright www.princes-trust.org.uk
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Post 16 only – Starts September 2020
19+ Funded Employability Courses most are work area focussed including Engineering, Manufacturing, Health & Social Care, Retail, Hospitality, Administration, Childcare and Logistics.
Doncaster and Bassetlaw Hospital offer work experience and volunteering opportunities. They have an apprenticeship scheme which they would like to offer posts in a variety of areas to young people who have been or are in care.
Volunteering can do done in the following areas:
Ward companions, Coffee shop, Library Services, Relative rooms, Flower shop, Clinics
NHS offer lots of apprenticeships from level 2 to level 6 :
Business Admin, Lab assistant, Healthcare Science, Healthcare Assistant, Pharmacy, Nursing etc
1 Silver House, Silver Street, Doncaster DN1 1HL 0800 0385666 Contact: Jenny Taylor [email protected] [email protected]
NHS Volunteering [email protected] Tel: 01302 644403 NHS Apprenticeships www.dbth.nhs.uk (local) www.jobs.nhs.uk (National)
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Volunteering experiences available variety of different occupations/work areas.
St Ledger Homes offer work experience and qualifications to tenants through their Tennant Training Programme and their World of Work Academy. Information about these are on their website along with the application procedure. https://www.stlegerhomes.co.uk/worldofwork/
They advertise vacancies for employment and apprenticeships through the DMBC job site as well as their website.
Amazon Fulfilment Centres
Amazon warehouse tours for young people and adults who are interested in working in a warehouse environment.
St Leger Court, White Rose Way Doncaster DN4 5ND Contact: Email: [email protected] or Tel: 01302 862862
https://www.stlegerhomes.co.uk/worldofwork/
Plot IP1, iPort Avenue New Rossington, Doncaster DN11 0BG
Contact: [email protected]
(to book a large group contact via email)
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www.harrisoncollege.co.uk
Post 16 Provision for high functioning autistic young people. Must have an EHCP to access courses.
Spend 3 days on academic qualifications (BTEC level 2) in either Business & Enterprise, ICT or Money & Finance. Time is also spent on supported internships working with local employers.
Hurst Lane, Auckley, Doncaster, DN9 3HG Tel: 01302 976777
Post 16 provision offering Level 3 courses such as A levels and BTECs. Have several buses to collect students all across Doncaster.
A very wide range of A levels offered and increasing more and more level 3 BTEC’s offered. Entry criteria varies, but many BTEC’s will accept grade 4’s, A levels are usually grade 5/6 (some will take 4’s) . Various open days throughout the year but early applications are encouraged.
Variety of enrichment sessions such as STEM, Yoga, Debating, Chess, Wellbeing etc
Harrison College Barclay Court, Heavens Walk, Doncaster DN4 5HZ Principle Gemma Peebles 01302 540495 Email: [email protected]
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Doncaster Children’s Services Trust
[email protected] Tel: 01302 737777
Apprenticeships for Care Leavers:
Mentoring, Administration and Volunteering
Tel: 0330 1200375 [email protected]
Carolina Way, Doncaster, DN4 5PN
MUST be 18 to do any course due to age restrictions. Most will need level 3 qualifications but Train Driver does not and Access is available for those needing to gain these.
Apprenticeships:
Level 3 Train Driver
Level 4 Advanced Apprenticeship Technician (Various pathways)
Study Programmes:
Access to Engineering
Level 4 Certificate in High Speed Rail
Level 5/ 6 options available also
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[email protected] Tel: 01302 976515
Doncaster UTC will join the Brighter Futures Learning Partnership trust and will specialise in Engineering and Creative & Digital Technologies, providing a high-quality curriculum in co-operation with industry partners and is due to open Years 9 and 12 in September 2020. The school will work closely with a number of external bodies such as the University of Sheffield, Polypipe and VolkerRail. This is intended to ensure that students are able to Maximise their employability and relevance in the modern workplace. Doncaster UTC will still offer a strong wider curriculum with subjects such as Geography and Business Studies. Post 16 options will include a range of A levels linked to the specialisms and study Cambridge National Qualification alongside.
Students need to have an EHCP to study at the Communication College. They have a school, residential and also a college for post 16 students.
Post 16 courses include:
Catering Construction Customer Services
Hair and Beauty Horticulture Health, Education and Social Studies
Media Administration Motor Vehicle
Sport and Leisure Sign Language Life Skills
Employability
Doncaster Communication College Doncaster Deaf Trust Leger Way, DN2 6AY [email protected] Tel: 01302 386700 [email protected]
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https://www.cityfibre.com/gigabit-cities/Doncaster/
Doncaster is being transformed in to a Gigabit City.
CityFibre has opened up a next-generation full-fibre network across Doncaster enabling it to join the growing ranks of Gigabit Cities as we continue to introduce fibre infrastructure competition nationwide. Our launch partners are offering local businesses some of the fastest download and upload speeds in the world, improving business productivity and providing a significant competitive advantage.
Apprenticeships will be available from September 2020 – click on the link above to find out more about CityFibre and the roles with in the roll out of this project.
University of Sheffield
Pre-application: The Outreach team run a series of events throughout the year for those from a care back-ground aged 14+, including a two-day Summer School. For those aged 16+, they can help you plan a visit to one of their undergraduate open days. Also offer a travel bursary which can help refund some of your costs: Access Travel Bursary contact Sarah Adams: [email protected] Tel:0114 222 3621
Making your UCAS application Applying Essentials is a specific service for care leavers This means that admissions officers will be aware of your circumstances, and will give your application additional consideration when they receive it, and when exam results are re-leased. Depending on the qualifications you're taking, they may also be able to make you an alternative offer of one A Level grade below the standard entry requirements for your course, or the equivalent if you're taking other qualifications. Disrupted Studies
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For support with your UCAS application, Access+ eligibility declaration and/or Disrupted Studies notification, please contact Heather Macleod Jones, our Admissions Officer with re-sponsibility for Access: [email protected] 0114 222 1410
Financial support Care leavers who attend the University are entitled to a comprehensive financial support package, including a non-repayable care leavers bursary. This money is yours to keep, you don't have to repay it and it won't affect your student finance. University bursary for care leavers
We also have accommodation scholarships available for care leavers. There are two differ-ent scholarships available and, if you're eligible, we encourage you to apply for both: Accommodation scholarships for care leavers [email protected] Transitional support The University's Central Welfare and Guidance Team offer dedicated transition support to care leavers. [email protected] 0114 222 1378
The team can also put you in touch with one of our current students from a similar back-ground so you can talk more informally about making the transition to being a University of Sheffield student.
Sheffield Hallam University (SHU) Progress provides support for applicants whose per-sonal circumstances might mean that there are barriers to going to university. The scheme provides additional support in the year of application and throughout the application pro-cess, including your to transition to becoming a university student.
What they will provide:
A personal contact at the university who will be there to provide advice and answer your questions throughout the year
o Referrals to specialist teams within the university such as Careers and Employability, Fund-ing, Wellbeing and Inclusive Support
o Practical support throughout the year with key stages of the application process such as UCAS, Student Finance, Accommodation, Disabled Student Support and transition etc.
Exclusive and personal visits to the university, giving you the chance to meet current students and staff who can advise and support you
Support with the costs of visiting the university for our events, and for open days Support with making the best application to us, including access to workshops on preparing
for interviews Exclusive access to the SHU Progress blog which provides updates of relevant additional
financial or personal support, as well as more general support throughout the year
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The scheme will re-open in September 2020 for nominations for applicants entering University from September 2021.
Your PA or Social Worker will need to nominate you for this programme.
Please call us on 0114 225 4777 or email the team at [email protected]