Year 10 Students Explore Future Pathways at Local Colleges

Last week, our Year 10 students were given an exciting opportunity to begin planning their next steps beyond Braunton Academy through visits to two of the region's leading further education providers.

A Day at North Devon College

On Wednesday 1 July, the entire Year 10 cohort visited North Devon College to experience life as a college student and explore a wide range of academic and vocational courses.

Students interested in A Levels took part in taster lessons across a variety of subjects, including:

Art
Biology
Business
Chemistry
Classical Civilisation
Economics
English Literature
Environmental Science
History
Law
Mathematics
Physics
Politics
Psychology

There was also an excellent selection of vocational and technical subjects available, including:

Animal & Conservation
Architecture & the Built Environment
Art & Design
Barbering
Beauty
Business & Management
Construction (Bricklaying and Carpentry)
Education & Childcare
Electrical
Engineering & Manufacturing
Hair
Health & Social Care
Hospitality & Catering
Motor Vehicle
Music
Outdoor Adventure
Performing Arts (Theatre & Dance)
Public Services
Sport

The visit gave students valuable insight into the breadth of courses available after Year 11 and helped them begin considering which pathways best match their interests, talents and career aspirations.

Experiencing Exeter College

The following day, Thursday 2 July, a group of 43 Year 10 students travelled to Exeter College to take part in a second day of taster sessions.

Students were able to explore an impressive range of subjects, including creative, academic and vocational options such as:

Fashion & Textiles
Fine Art
Graphic Design
Media & Film
Performing Arts
Photography
Geography
History
Law
Politics
Psychology
Sociology
Music Performance
Music Technology
Early Years & Education
Health & Social Care
Uniformed Protective Services
IT
Barbering
Beauty
Catering & Hospitality
Hairdressing
Media Makeup Artistry

Students also sampled a wide range of STEM and academic subjects, including:

Biology
Chemistry
Computer Science
Geology & Environmental Science
Physics
Applied Science
Mathematics
Business Studies
Classical Civilisation
Economics
English Literature
French
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Philosophy & Religious Education
Spanish

Additional opportunities included:

Business (Vocational)
Physical Education
Travel & Tourism
Engineering
3D Design
Dance
Health & Fitness
Sport & Exercise Science

Looking Ahead

Both visits provided our students with an invaluable opportunity to experience college life first-hand, speak with specialist staff and current students, and gain a better understanding of the wide range of courses and career pathways available to them after Year 11.

The days were informative, engaging and inspiring, helping students to make more informed decisions about their future education and career aspirations. We would like to thank both North Devon College and Exeter College for providing such enjoyable and insightful experiences, and we look forward to supporting our students as they continue planning their journeys beyond Braunton Academy.