Whether you’re thinking of furthering your education, doing an apprenticeship, or going straight into work, we will help support you and your goals.
We know that everyone’s career path will be different.
We know that everyone’s career path will be different.
We have specialist workers in Slough Children First’s Virtual School and in Slough Borough Council’s Young People’s Service who can help you explore your options, help you to make applications and support you once you start education, training or work. Your Pathway Plan will include any plans relating to your further education, training or employment ambitions.
Virtual School
The Virtual School is a free and friendly service which supports care experienced young people
up to the age of 25. They wil support with with any aspect of education, and funds reasonable
education requests e.g., textbooks, equipment (such as safety boots for a construction site) and transport to education interviews.
Higher Education
There are a range of resources and opportunities to help you prepare for higher education, if that is what you would like to do.
If you have a learning difficulty, health problems or a disability, you may be able to get he with the cost of Higher Education with the government’s Disabled Students Allowance. To find out more or to apply, go to: https://www.gov.uk/disabled-students-allowance-dsa
Employment and training
If your preference is to move into work rather than continue with your education, there are lots of opportunities available and we will support you in accessing these. We and the council (Slough Borough Council) have apprenticeships schemes which might fit with your plans for the future, and they might even lead to a permanent position.
The council’s website has more information on finding work locally including job clubs, individual guidance, even starting your own business. There are a wide range of services available providing additional information on education, employment and training opportunities. These include:
National Careers Service – 0800 100 900
Prince’s Trust
Youth Engagement Slough (YES)
Together As One
National Citizen Service – open to all 16 and 17 year olds to help build skills for work and life
The Challenger Trust – character development activities helping young people to fulfil their potential
Slough CVS (Slough Council for Voluntary Service)