Year 11 Post-16 Careers Fair ( Published: 11/11/2026)

Last month, we were delighted to welcome a wide range of post-16 education and training providers to our annual Year 11 Post-16 Careers Fair. The event brought together local colleges, sixth forms, apprenticeship providers, and traineeship organisations, giving students and their families the opportunity to explore the many pathways available after GCSEs.

Students were able to speak directly with representatives about courses, entry requirements, career opportunities, apprenticeships, and application processes, helping them make informed decisions about their future destinations.

A particular highlight of the evening was the attendance of several former students who returned as ambassadors for their colleges and providers. Our alumni shared their first-hand experiences of post-16 study and training, offering valuable insight and advice to current Year 11 students. Their presence helped make the event even more relatable and inspiring for our students and their families.

We were also pleased to welcome representatives from the University of Manchester and University of Salford, who provided information about higher education, careers in healthcare, and future progression opportunities.

The event was a fantastic success, enabling students and parents to engage with a range of providers in one place and gain a greater understanding of the opportunities available to them. We would like to thank all exhibitors, alumni, students, and families who attended and contributed to such a positive and informative evening.

We look forward to continuing to support our Year 11 students as they take their next steps towards further education, training, and employment.

A very useful event. We received a lot of information about entry requirements for different courses and had the opportunity to speak directly with providers.
An attending parent

I received a lot of useful information about different college courses and the entry requirements. I also enjoyed collecting the freebies from the providers!
An attending student