School Careers Programme
At Expanse Learning Wigan School, we strive to achieve the best outcomes for all our students by ensuring they get the necessary support to make well informed, realistic decisions about their future through careers education, information, advice, and guidance.
Careers Programme
Introduction
The school careers lead is Mr Paul Bamber. If any parents, pupils, staff, or external agencies have any questions or feedback please email paul.bamber@expansegroup.co.uk or contact school reception on 01942 877715.
Careers Programme
You can access our school careers programme via this link:
Careers Guidance
Every KS4 student in the school has a one-to-one careers meeting with our impartial career’s advisor, Gemma Armer. Year 11 students have two or more meetings/mock interviews as we understand it to be a key transition year for them and we encourage parents to attend this where possible. If any parents would like to have a meeting or discussion with Gemma, you can arrange this by contacting Paul Bamber on the email address above or via school reception.
Labour Market Information
Labour Market Information (LMI) is a useful tool to help our students research future jobs in the local area, understand the skills needed for certain roles and the demand for future employment. The following links are useful resources to find out more about the labour market.
Useful resources
The links below are useful resources for general careers information.
Careers information
Apprenticeships
Colleges
- Expanse Learning College
- St John Rigby College - offer A levels and BTEC diplomas
- Wigan and Leigh College - offer A levels, BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships
- Myerscough College (specialises in land based and sports education) - offer BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships
- Bolton College - offers BTEC diplomas and apprenticeships
- St Helens College - Offers BTECs and apprenticeships
- TMP College - Offer BTEC in media, music, IT, and media make up/tattoo
Training Providers
Careers Events
Employers, training providers and colleges
Expanse Learning Wigan School actively involve training providers, colleges and employers within the careers programme where suitable for our students. Any employers or external agencies who are interest in working with us to support our careers programme can email Mr Paul Bamber on the address above or alternatively contact school reception.
Gatsby Benchmarks
The Gatsby benchmarks are embedded within our careers programme.
