May 2020

Dear Year 11 Student,

Most of you will have firm plans in place for the next stage of your education. We look forward to welcoming many of you back to sixth form. This is, as in every year, subject to meeting entry requirements.  You are encouraged to access the work available for each subject to support your transition, however this will not affect your application.

For students who are yet to finalise plans, or those who need to ensure that they have a plan B in place we would like to encourage you to continue to consider options and make appropriate applications. To help with this there are some links and ideas below. Please note this list is not exhaustive and we recommend you carry out your own research and make your own enquiries.

Independent careers advice from Lorenzo Cosco – email lcosco@aldridgeschool.org using your school email.

This is the school careers page and there is advice on apprenticeships.

https://aldridgeschool.org/careers/

Walsall Studio School are holding on-line interviews for applicants.

https://walsallstudio.school/apply-for-sixth-form/

https://www.walsallcollege.ac.uk/  are holding virtual open days.

https://www.suttoncollege.ac.uk/ have a variety of courses available.

In light of current events late applications to sixth form will be considered, you should email elton.r@ald.merciantrust.org using your school email in the first instance.

All year 11 students need to complete the destination information by clicking on the link. This can be completed by parents or students.

https://forms.gle/JoeaGU1fv915Rva87

Yours sincerely,

Mr I Bryant

Headteacher