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: 

Open Days offer a valuable opportunity for you to visit colleges and see what they offer. You will be able to tour the facilities, speak to staff and students and find out whether they can meet the needs of your child. We encourage you to visit as many settings as possible to fully understand the options available to you and your child. 

Halesowen College Open Days: 

• Saturday 10th October 2026 (10am – 4pm)
• Wednesday 4th November 2026 (4pm – 7pm)
• Saturday 16th January 2027 (10am – 2pm)
• Tuesday 27th April 2027 (5pm – 7.30pm)

To book a place at an open event, visit:  https://www.halesowen.ac.uk/openevents/ 

Dudley College Open Days: 

• Saturday 10th October 2026 (10am - 2pm)
• Saturday 16th January 2027 (10am - 2pm)
• Wednesday 9th June 2027 (4pm - 7pm)

To book a place at an open event, visit: https://dudleycol.ac.uk/our-college/events/ 

Sandwell College (inc. Cradley Heath Skills Campus) Open Days: 

• Thursday 8th October 2026 4pm – 7pm
• Saturday 10^th October 2026 11am – 3pm

To book a place at an open event, visit: https://www.sandwell.ac.uk/opendays/

Queen Alexandra College (QAC) Open Days: 

• Wednesday 23^rd September (9.45am – 12pm)
• Wednesday 7^th October (9.45am – 12pm)
• Wednesday 21^st October (9.45am – 12pm)
• Wednesday 2^nd December (9.45am – 12pm)
• Wednesday 13^th January (9.45am – 12pm)
• Wednesday 27^th January (9.45am – 12pm)
• Wednesday 10^th February (9.45am – 12pm)
• Wednesday 3^rd March (9.45am – 12pm)
• Wednesday 21^st April (9.45am – 12pm)

To book a place at an open event, call: 0121 803 5484

Glasshouse College: 

• Tuesday 6th October 2026
• Wednesday 14th October 2026
• Thursday 22nd October 2026
• Friday 6th November 2026
• Tuesday 10th November 2026
• Wednesday 18th November 2026
• Thursday 26th November 2026
• Wednesday 2nd December 2026
• Monday 7th December 2026

To book a visit and discuss an appropriate time slot, email: wmadmissions@rmt.org 

 

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/