Education in East Hampshire

East Hampshire is fortunate to have a range of excellent primary and secondary schools plus HSDC in Alton for post 16 education.  More information can be found on the Hampshire County Council website: Find a school in Hampshire | Education and learning | Hampshire County Council (hants.gov.uk)

The Department for Education offers an Education Hub with information on Post-16 options.

T LEVELS

There are now a number of different routes that young people can take, including T Levels, which are technical qualifications equivalent to A Levels. A range of T Level courses are available at HSDC in Alton as well as their sister site at South Downs College.

To find out more about T Levels, go to T Levels 

APPRENTICESHIPS

There are also a wide range of apprenticeships available, covering 1500 different job roles across 170 industries, including 75 Higher and Degree apprenticeships also on offer. The National Apprenticeship Service provides comprehensive information at  https://www.gov.uk/topic/further-education-skills/apprenticeships

To find and apply for an apprenticeship: https://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship

For details on Higher and Degree apprenticeships: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/higher-and-degree-apprentice…

To recruit an apprentice: https://www.gov.uk/government/collections/apprenticeship-vacancies

The Apprenticeship & Skills Partnership offers free and impartial advice to organisations of any size across Hampshire and Surrey regarding apprenticeship and skills training. They can help organisations with finding the most suitable training provider or choosing the relevant apprenticeship or skills programme for them. They also offer guidance on funding apprenticeship training, levy transfers and sourcing apprentices. More details at https://www.theapprenticeshiphub.com/meet-the-team-north-hampshire-surr…

Funding is also available from East Hampshire District Council, working in partnership with Business East Hants, to subsidise wages and contribute towards transport and training for apprentices joining businesses in the East Hampshire district. For details: http://www.easthants.gov.uk/apprenticeships

TRAINEESHIPS & WORK EXPERIENCE

A traineeship is a course with work experience that gets you ready for work or an apprenticeship. It can last from 6 weeks up to 1 year, though most traineeships last for less than 6 months. For more information go to: https://www.gov.uk/find-traineeship

The National Careers Service provides comprehensive information on this and other career paths: https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice/types-of-work-exp….

 

EDUCATIONAL VISITS TO PARLIAMENT

The Education Centre in the Houses of Parliament offers tours of the parliamentary estate for primary and secondary pupils.  Click here to book your place: UK Parliament Education Centre - Parliament UK Education

I also host a 'Taste of Parliament' session for sixth formers interested in politics from local schools and colleges.  This normally takes place during the October half term and consists of briefings with key departments, such as the Library and Hansard, a Q&A with me, and a tour of the chambers of both the Lords and the Commons.  To find out more about these sessions, contact the office.

 

News

Exams remain important milestones

This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Despite the changes made to the awarding of GCSE and A Level results this week, thousands of students across the country will have felt the same nerves and anticipation as their predecessors.  These

A return to Oakmoor School in Bordon

Damian had the opportunity to catch up on school news with Headteacher Paul Hemmings, and heard about the record Year 7 applications for September.

National Citizen Service in action in Alton

Damian was delighted to join the group of 15-17 year olds working together through their National Citizen Service programme in Alton, and to see some very creative work. He wished them well with their social action project for next week...

Thank a Teacher Day more apt than ever

This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "One of the best things about my job is visiting schools; I love talking to children about democracy and our Parliament.

BETT webinar discusses use of tech in schools

Damian joined a BETT Webinar last week to discuss the lessons learnt in 2020 on the use of technology in education, reflecting on the recent report from the All Party Parliamentary Group on EdTech that Damian chairs:

T Levels – the NexT Level Qualification

This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "On a visit to Germany and Holland as education secretary, I was struck by key aspects of their technical and vocational education.  The close links with business and emphasis on on-site devel

The first 1001 days and Early Years development

This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "1001 days – that’s the time from conception to a child’s second birthday. We’ve long used the terms ‘ante-natal’ and ‘post-natal’ but more and more the word is ‘peri-natal’ – meaning the combined

Question Time event hosted by Bohunt and Bedales

Damian joined fellow panel members and students from the Bohunt Education Trust (BET) and Bedales for a virtual Question and Answer discussion on politics, current affairs and education last week. Alongside Damian were Neil Strowger, Trust Leader, Bohunt Education Trust and Headteacher, Bohunt Scho

National Apprenticeship Week visit

In National Apprenticeship Week, Damian visited Alton-based company Testo in meet Will, an accounting apprentice who is supported by the apprenticeship scheme at East Hampshire District Council company.  More information is available at: https://www.gov.uk/

Hospitality Apprenticeship event

As part of National Apprenticeship Week, Damian attended a Hospitality Apprenticeship event in Parliament, meeting many young apprentices working in the sector, and heard the many opportunities now available.