Planning or delivering careers education in a local school or college?

INSET courses and occasional network meetings are provided for staff involved In the planning or delivery of careers education in schools and colleges in the Wakefield District.

Training is free and a contribution to supply cover costs is given in respect of teachers from LA maintained schools.

“On Track”, a newsletter issued to schools and colleges in September, contains details of the courses and an application form. Further information is circulated as each course approaches.

For further information please contact:

John Barber
The Connexions Centre
24, Wood Street
Wakefield
WF1 2ED

Tel: 01924 371579
Fax: 01924 371540

E-mail: john.barber@vtplc.com

Teachers Links

To support Careers Education and Guidance programmes VT Lifeskills have produced a range of high quality teaching resources.

Are you interested in obtaining a qualification?

Interested in obtaining a qualification in Advice and Guidance or in Learning and Development and Support Services for Children, Young People and Those Who Care for Them?
Our NVQ Centre offers NVQ qualifications at level 2,3 and 4 in Advice and Guidance and NVQ level 4 in LDSS.
We also offer the A1 assessor’s award for those people who are qualified and wish to train as an assessor.

Our NVQ Centre has been recognised as of high standard by our Awarding Bodies – OCR and Edexel and as such holds direct claim status on the awards we offer.
If you are interested in the NVQs in Advice and Guidance, LDSS or the A1 Award please call Claire Quinn on 01423 871722 / 07843501846 or Alison Houseman on 01423 871722 or email Claire on claire.quinn@vtplc.com and Alison on alison.houseman@vtplc.com