Careers Education Information and Guidance (CEIAG) and Work-Related Learning (WRL) Opportunities
After School Club opportunity starting in November called Sand Casting run by designer Matan Fadida in STORE STORE Hackney where students will be learning about metal casting and product design. Please feel free to share this After School Club with any students who you think would benefit. Students can sign up by emailing school@storeprojects.org with their name, school and which year they are in.
Sand Casting
Tuesday 5th November 5-7.30pm
Tuesday 12th November 5-7.30pm
Tuesday 19th November 5-7.30pm
Tuesday 26th November 5-7.30pm
Join us for a free After School Club in November guided by designer Matan Fadida. You will explore the art of lost foam casting to create custom aluminium casted objects. From designing and crafting pieces in metal, you will experience the full journey of turning
raw material into finished products and learn about mould making, product design and sand casting.
Please note this workshop will take place in person at:
STORE STORE Hackney
154 Stoke Newington Church Street
London N16 0JU
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Dear Parents/Carers,
I hope this email finds you well. As part of our commitment to supporting students through their post-16 transition, we have begun a series of Careers, Information, Advice, and Education Guidance (CIAEG) workshops aimed at helping Year 11 students make informed decisions about their future pathways.
Session One: Overview
The first workshop took place on 9th October and included presentations from myself and some external providers. During the session, we discussed key topics such as Sixth Form, College, Apprenticeships, T-Levels, and Provider Access Legislation (PAL). Students were reminded about:
• The Gatsby Benchmarks – A framework for good career guidance, helping students understand the steps schools take to support their career development.
• Post-16 Pathways – A review of the various options available after Year 11, including Sixth Form, College, Apprenticeships, T-Levels, and Higher Technical Qualifications.
• Provider Access Legislation (PAL) – PAL ensures that students have access to a range of education and training providers to learn about approved technical education qualifications and apprenticeships.
Students were also reminded about the resources available to help them explore these pathways further.
Resources for Parents and Students
Students were reminded about the following resources, which are also available for you to explore:
• Greig City Academy website – Information on our Sixth Form and local institutions.
• START Profile – A platform to research careers and education options. START website
• Success at Schools – Detailed guides on pathways, apprenticeships, and career planning. Success at Schools
We encourage you to explore these resources with your child to support their learning and help them navigate their options as they progress through the post-16 transition process.
Upcoming Sessions
In future workshops, students will continue to explore:
• How to research local post-16 institutions and courses
• Post-16 qualification levels and their requirements
• Career pathways and options for progression after post-16 education
• Career development skills, and guidance on applications and interview preparation
Half-Term Activity
As we approach the half-term break, we kindly ask for your support in encouraging your child to continue working on their post-16 research and planning during this time. This will help them stay on track with their decisions and be well-prepared for the next stage of the workshops.
Next Steps
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further information. We will also keep you updated on key dates, such as open days and application deadlines, to ensure your child is well-prepared for the next stage of their education.
Thank you for your continued support in helping our students make informed choices for their future.
Best regards,
Maureen Arhagba
Careers Leader & Head of Faculty, Work Related Learning
Greig City Academy
(marhagba@greigcityacademy.co.uk)
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Students and parents/carers,
A list of opportunities will be posted here throughout the year.
Students - if you are interested and have any questions, do come to speak to me.
Parents/carers - you are welcome to get in touch via email:
marhagba@greigcityacademy.co.uk
Mrs M. Arhagba, Careers Leader
