Blackpool Sixth Form Careers Hub

It's not over........ 🙅🏻‍♀️

If your child/ward has just finished college with The Blackpool Sixth Form College and are NOT heading off to uni.

We can still support them. 🆘

Whether that is with;

💡Further career chats to figure out next steps
💡Referrals to local job support services
💡Referrals & signposting for apprenticeships

Email [email protected] and ask for further advice

Hello and welcome to the new academic year 26/27! 🥳

We’re giving our parents/carers community a little bit of a bird theme this year! 🦉🐦🐣

This page is for all our parent/carers, whether your young person has already left us, is currently studying with us or is thinking about joining us in the future.

So, which flock are you part of? 👀🤔

🦉 OWLS: Parent/carers/family of our alumni and former students. (Posts every Monday)

🐦 KINGFISHERS: Parent/carers/family of our current students enrolled at The Blackpool Sixth Form College (Posts every Wednesday)

🐣 ROBINS: Parent/carers/family of new or potential students. (Posts every Friday)

Each week, we’ll share three different topics, one for each flock. So you can easily find the information most relevant to you and your young person.

From careers and next steps to college life, opportunities, advice and everything in between, we’re here to support YOU throughout your child/wards journey.

So whether you’re an 🦉 Owl, a 🐦 Kingfisher or a 🐣 Robin…

Welcome to the flock! 💛

Great stats, something for all The Blackpool Sixth Form College community to be proud of 🫶🥳

For parents & carers 💙

Results Day can bring a whole mix of emotions; pride, excitement, relief and sometimes a little uncertainty about what happens next.

At Blackpool Sixth, we want our students and their families to know that Results Day isn't the end of our support.

Whether your young person is heading to university, starting an apprenticeship, moving into employment or is still working out their next step, they don't have to navigate it alone.

Our students can access up to one year of careers support after leaving Blackpool Sixth, so if plans change, applications don't work out or they simply need some guidance, we're still here.

Simply email [email protected] to book an appointment 📨

Today is about celebrating how far they've come and reminding them that whatever comes next, they have people in their corner.

Congratulations to the Class of 2026, 🥳

We couldn't be prouder! 🎓

For any parents/carers of students who are attending A-Level results day on Thursday at The Blackpool Sixth Form College

The careers team will be there to offer advice and guidance to those looking at alternative options, such as:

💡Apprenticeships
💡Clearing
💡Full time work
💡And general next steps.

Please let your child know, that they can come and chat to us any time on Thursday. We will be based in the reception area.

Read one of our many success stories kindly shared by

https://www.amazingapprenticeships.com/officially-amazing/best-practice/perseverance-to-success-supporting-an-apprenticeship-journey-blackpool-sixth-form/

Perseverance to Success: Supporting an Apprenticeship Journey - Blackpool Sixth Form - Amazing Apprenticeships At Blackpool Sixth Form College, the Careers Team is committed to providing personalised, high-quality support to help every student achieve their ambitions. Lidia’s journey is a powerful example of how targeted guidance, resilience and the right resources can lead to great outcomes. At the start ...

Has your child/ward just finished their exams and not sure what their next steps are?

If they have left college having studied Business, Economics, Maths, Further Maths, Accountancy or Politics and don't have your next steps in September 2026, they should consider applying to this higher apprenticeship.

MHA, based in Preston, is recruiting for a Level 4 Financial Planning Apprentice. This is a brilliant opportunity to work and train at the same time! They are looking for students who have just finished at college for this three year opportunity.

Find out more by clicking the link below.

https://www.mha.co.uk/careers/vacancies/financial-planning-apprentice-preston-september-2026-preston-2748

Remember, your child/ward can access support from the careers team for three years after leaving Blackpool Sixth Form. Just contact us on [email protected] if we can help.

Financial Planning Apprentice - Preston - September 2026 - Preston Financial Planning

Just a reminder that the The Blackpool Sixth Form College 'Futures' team is hosting an event for any former Blackpool Sixth students, who do not have next steps in place yet, or looking to change paths.

Please share with your friends, family & connections. 💛

Monday 15th June 12pm-4pm FYi: Careers hub

They need to email with a selected time they would like to attend, so we can meet them at reception. [email protected]

Services attending:

🔹 The Platform Youth Hub (Support those LEET* in Blackpool only area)
🔹 Fleetwood Youth Hub (Support those LEET* in Fleetwood and Wyre areas)
🔹 B&FC Apprenticeship advisors (Support with advice around apprenticeships)
🔹 LFRS King's Trust (Support around employability programme)
🔹 DWP/Job centre (Support with CV building & finding jobs, plus advice about apprenticeships in the Civil service)
🔹 University of Lancashire (Support with clearing, deferred places, degree apprenticeships and uni options for 2026/2027)
🔹 Positive Futures (Generalised employment support for anyone in or out of work)
🔹 Learning Curve Group (Supports those looking at military pathways)

*NOTE: LEET stands for those actively LOOKING for EMPLOYMENT, EDUCATION or TRAINING.

What a great day for our uppers last day at The Blackpool Sixth Form College 🫶

It was a bitter sweet day. 2 years of ups, downs, tears, laughter, "what now's?" and "You've got this"

And we were there at the end to remind them, they're not on their own. They still have 12 months of 1:1 career support....

Yes, face to face advice and guidance for another whole year, PLUS access to our LinkedIn alumni network.

I'm super proud of our year 13's. They were my first cohort at this college and it has been a pleasure to support them 🫂

Thanks to Laura from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) for her help today with CV's and next steps 💜

I'm excited to see their next steps and welcome them back with open arms as aluminium, supporting the next generation 👏🏻