How we work with schools

HRUC offer a range of services to schools for students in Years 10, 11, 12 and 13. We provide support to learners to progress from schools to further education and apprenticeships.

The College offer can be linked to the Gatsby Benchmarks as well as supporting the school to meet their commitment to the Technical and Further Education Bill’s amendment passed in the House of Lords in February 2017 by Lord Baker.

We encourage awareness of the many career opportunities available to young people and the vocational or academic qualification route they may need to take to succeed in their chosen career.

College staff can assist and work with schools to:

Provide vocational advice and guidance
Collaborate during Careers Events and Parents’ Evenings
Arrange visits to College for individual learners and/or groups
Organise workshops at the College or in your school for specific subject areas allowing students to get ‘hands on’ experience
Work with young people who are not in education, employment or training (NEET).

HRUC is working in collaboration with West London and South London Careers Hubs, teams that are dedicated to improving careers education for young people by engaging directly with schools, colleges, apprenticeship providers, and employers.

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Meet the teams

Director of Student Services and School Engagement - Kiran Rami

With over 30 years of experience Kiran is dedicated to ensuring his teams help students transition into college smoothly. With his background in careers advice, he has been at the forefront of ensuring students and parents have the right information to make the best choice.

Student Liason Team

We have a dedicated team of Student Liaison Officers across all 3 colleges who are here to support students from the point of application, through the interview stages and right into the first 6 weeks of starting a course.

Information and Guidance Team

We have qualified information advisors who attend school events and help with any information anyone may need.
Gatsby benchmarks

The Government expects that schools and colleges will work towards the Gatsby benchmarks, which includes meeting the requirements of the Provider Access Legislation.

HRUC School Liaison team can support Careers Leaders to meet their statutory requirements. There are 8 benchmarks which constitute ‘good practice’ in career guidance for schools and colleges.

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Activities

Application Help

We always advise students to have a Plan A, B and C. As well as showing them what we can offer we can also provide support to students when applying.

GCSE Exam Day Support

We are here to offer students options and show them there are many opportunities out there if they don't get the expected GCSE results.

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships are a great way to start a career, change direction, or develop new knowledge and skills needed to get a promotion. We offer a wide range of apprenticeships and work with employers locally and nationally.

Careers Fairs

Providing stalls to show students what’s on offer to them so they are fully informed and know that they are supported whatever decision they choose to make.

Parent Tours and Evenings

Our staff are on hand to offer bespoke tours of the College to learners and their parents starting with a presentation about the College and then taking them around all the different areas.

Click here to register for one of our next Parents' Tours

Masterclasses

We are happy to welcome your staff and students to attend the Colleges and have a tour along with a taster session in the subject areas students may be interested in.

Sector/Industry-Specific Talks

Our industry trained expert teaching staff can give you more insight into the world of work and the skills employers recognise and need.

Assemblies and Workshops

Our staff can deliver assemblies, one to one chats, class talks, presentations and practical workshops to students on what’s next for them once they have finished their GCSEs.

Download the PDF below to find out more or contact us direct to book any of these activities.

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How we help SEN learners
Moving from School to College can be a daunting experience for any student let alone students with Special Educational Needs (SEN). We strive to make this transition as easy as possible with transition coordinators within our learning support team.

We begin our journey together right from their initial contact and work closely with parents, carers and external agencies to ensure each learners transition and support plan is fully individualised.

Help and advice by our learning support team from the point of enrolment and working with students with EHCPs up to the age of 24.

Support includes:
- School link programme
- Taster sessions
- Transition days
- Coffee mornings
- Personal tours
- Q&A sessions.
Click here to find out more about our Inclusive Learning Support Department

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In Year 10 and want to know more about College?
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Greycourt School :

“Fantastic year 10 college taster day. This allowed 50 of our students to explore college life and have subject tasters to help them think about their future pathways. Having that day on site gave those students a real idea about college life and we have seen how motivated they are to apply early this term.”

Thomas Knyvett College:

“The College has been a fantastic partner in supporting our students with post-16 choices. Their assemblies, parents’ evenings, and campus visits have given our students the knowledge and confidence to plan their future.”

Youthcareers.org.uk:

"Working with the team is always a wonderful experience. They are consistently friendly, positive, and incredibly supportive. When working with young people, they show exceptional patience and engagement; answering every question and helping guide them toward the path that’s right for them."