Our students have a wide variety of post-16 education or training on offer to them once they have completed their GCSEs at Redmoor.

Whether that is studying for A levels at a local 6th form, studying for career-specific qualifications at local colleges or joining an apprenticeship scheme, they can be assured that the Redmoor Futures team at school, with the support of their careers advisor, are available to offer advice and support.

Below is a list of helpful websites. This list is by no means exclusive – if you come across a site that could be included here, please email: redmoorfutures@redmooracademy.org

 

Local job market information – find out what jobs are in demand in Leicestershire

What does Leicestershire’s labour market look like for young people?

 

Post 16 providers

Bosworth Academy – The Oaks: 16 Years Plus

Brooksby Melton College

Higham Lane 6th Form

John Cleveland 6th Form (JC6)

King Edward VI College

Leicester College

Lutterworth College 6th Form

North Warwickshire & Hinckley College

Sir Frank Whittle Studio School Lutterworth

Stephenson College

Wellbeck Defence 6th Form College

 

Apprenticeships

Government guide to apprenticeships

How to write a winning apprenticeship application

Higher and Degree apprenticeships

Parents guide to apprenticeships

Leicester College apprenticeships

Leicestershire County Council apprenticeships

BT apprenticeships

Caterpillar apprenticeships

MIRA apprenticeships

3aaa apprenticeships

Warwickshire County Council apprenticeships

 

Life skills

Barclays Life Skills

National Careers Service

 

Career videos can be found here:

https://www.careersbox.co.uk

 

General careers advice

National Careers Service

Barclays Life Skills

Futurewise – careers advice

icould – exploring careers

Prospects – careers advice

Fast Tomato – careers guidance for young people

Total Jobs – what job is right for me – test

 

 

I want a career in…

 

Admin and clerical

National Careers Service – admin and clerical

NHS Careers – administration

 

Armed services, law and order, security

National Careers Service – security and uniformed services

Careers in the Ministry of Defence

Army careers

RAF

Royal Navy

National Careers Service – Police Officer

College of Policing

 

Arts, crafts and design

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/artscraftsdesign.aspx

http://www.allaboutcareers.com/careers/industry/art-design

http://www.theguardian.com/careers/design-industry-career-top-tips-experts

 

Building and construction

http://www.citb.co.uk/careers-in-construction/

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/construction.aspx

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/careers-advice/what-can-i-do-with-my-degree/building-and-construction-management

https://www.goconstruct.org/en/finding-a-role-for-you/rewardsbenefits-information/?gclid=CNfAl9K1-MoCFckV0wodxlsP0A

 

Catering and hospitality

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/cateringservices.aspx

http://www.careerpilot.org.uk/jobs/hospitality-and-catering/jobs

 

Childcare

http://www.nurseryworld.co.uk/careers

https://www.healthcareers.nhs.uk/explore-roles/corporate-services/nursery-nurse-and-nursery-assistant

http://www.open.ac.uk/courses/careers/working-with-children

https://learning-employment.com/apprenticeships/career-pathways-childcare/

 

Computing and IT, management, business

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/infotechandinfomanagement.aspx

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/managementandplanning.aspx

http://www.careerprofiles.info/computer-careers.html

http://btplc.com/Careercentre/earlycareers/apprentices/index.htm

 

Education and training

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/educationandtraining.aspx

https://getintoteaching.education.gov.uk

www.futureteachingscholars.com

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/teaching-and-education

 

Engineering and manufacture

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/manufactureandengineering.aspx

https://www.tomorrowsengineers.org.uk

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/engineering-and-manufacturing

http://www.engineeringcareers.co.uk

http://www.engc.org.uk/informationfor/school-leavers-advisors/

https://www.wisecampaign.org.uk

http://www.raeng.org.uk/education/what-is-engineering/routes-into-engineering-careers

http://www.triumphmotorcycles.co.uk/careers

 

Farming, agriculture and animal care

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/animalsplantsandland.aspx

http://www.insidejobs.com/blog/top-jobs-for-animal-lovers

http://www.careerwithanimals.co.uk

https://www.agrifj.co.uk

http://www.rcvs.org.uk/education/i-want-to-be-a-vet/

http://twycrosszoo.org/about-us/careers/

 

Financial services

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/financialservices.aspx

http://www.directions.org.uk/careers/

https://www.prospects.ac.uk/jobs-and-work-experience/job-sectors/accountancy-banking-and-finance/overview-of-the-finance-sector-in-the-uk

 

Law

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/legalservices.aspx

http://www.allaboutlaw.co.uk/law-careers

http://www.lawsociety.org.uk/careers/becoming-a-solicitor/alternative-careers/

 

Media, broadcast and performing arts

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/perfartsbroadcastandmedia.aspx

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobprofiles/Pages/actor.aspx

http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships

http://www.curveonline.co.uk/about-us/careers/

 

Medical, nursing and allied professions

Health Education England – Health Careers

A-z of NHS Careers

National Careers Service – Medicine and Nursing

Medical Careers Service – Medical Technology

Different types of nursing roles in the NHS

British Medical Association – How to become a doctor

British Dental Association – careers

Adult Social Care – careers

British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy – careers

 

Publishing and journalism

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/publishingandjournalism.aspx

http://www.bbc.co.uk/careers/trainee-schemes-and-apprenticeships/journalism/jts

http://www.theguardian.com/careers/journalism-careers

https://www.journalism.co.uk/get-apply-careers-tips/s212/

 

Sales and advertising

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/marketingsellingandadvert.aspx

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/retailsalesandcustservice.aspx

http://www.allaboutcareers.com/careers/industry/advertising-marketing-pr

 

Science

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/scienceandresearch.aspx

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/environmentalsciences.aspx

http://www.rsc.org/careers/future/

http://www.physics.org/careers.asp?contentid=381

http://thebiologist.rsb.org.uk/careers-and-cpd/careers

 

Social services

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/socialservices.aspx

https://www.basw.co.uk/social-work-careers/

http://www.skillsforcare.org.uk/Careers-in-care/Careers-in-care.aspx

 

Sport, leisure and tourism

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/advice/planning/jobfamily/Pages/sportleisureandtourism_old.aspx

https://www.sportcareers.co.uk

http://www.uksport.gov.uk/jobs-in-sport