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National Apprenticeship Week: Broadening Horizons for Year 8

Feb 12, 2026

National Apprenticeship Week: Broadening Horizons for Year 8

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, we were delighted to welcome Neil from Realise Training to speak to our Year 8 students about the exciting opportunities available through apprenticeships and vocational pathways.

His presentation highlighted the wide range of career routes on offer, the benefits of earning while learning, and how apprenticeships can provide a valuable alternative to traditional academic pathways.

Introducing our students to these opportunities at an early stage is vital in helping them make informed decisions about their future, broadening their aspirations, and understanding the many different routes to success. The session was an inspiring and informative way to mark National Apprenticeship Week and encourage our students to start thinking about their next steps.