Halesbury Newsletter Archive: 

Using the menu on the right titled 'Careers Newsletter Archive' you can download PDF versions of previous issues of our Careers newsletter which contain advice, support and information about some of the careers-related activities that are happening within school.

 

Local College Open Days: 

All local colleges have now broken up for the Summer. 

Therefore, Open Days will recommence in the Autumn term and details will be posted here as soon as dates are confirmed. 

 

Supported Internship Opportunity: 

Mencap have partnered with DFN Project Search to develop a Supported Internship scheme in ASDA stores across the Black Country - which will include Merry Hill from September 2026. The scheme is designed to support learners aged 16-24 with an EHCP to enter the workplace and may be an appropriate alternative to further education for some learners. For more information, please see: https://trainingacademy.mencap.org.uk/opportunities/black-country-employer-led-supported-internships-asda 

 

Dudley Local Offer: 

Dudley’s Local Offer is an online resource that brings together information about education, social care, health, transport and other support services into one directory. The directory has been designed with SEND users in mind and has been created in order to try and increase the likelihood of young people, within Dudley, accessing some of the services, activities and opportunities that are available. 

Link: https://dudleyci.co.uk/send-local-offer

 

Preparing for Adulthood:

Funded by the Department for Education (DfE), this organisation provides expertise and support to local authorities and their partners to embed preparing for adulthood from the earliest years. They work to ensure that young people with SEND achieve paid employment, independent living, housing options, good health, friendships, relationships and community inclusion.

Link: https://www.preparingforadulthood.org.uk/

 

Your Future Black Country Website:

To help you navigate through the world of work, make the right career choice and find the right job we’ve set up the Information Hub. This contains a wealth of information and resources from post-16 study options to employment support to a wide range of careers information.

Link: https://yourfutureblackcountry.com/

 

Talking Futures Website:  

It is widely recognised that parents/carers play an important role in a young person’s career-based decision making. Talking Futures is a collection of resources designed to support parents and carers to have constructive careers conversations with their child. 

Link: https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk/about/