Schools and Colleges

In this section you will find information for secondary mainstream and special schools, short-stay schools (PRUs), academies, further education colleges and foundation learning providers.

Connexions is the county's lead agency for supporting learning providers to deliver careers education, work-related learning and information, advice and guidance for 13-19 year olds.

We do this through our Choices Advisers - who work directly with young people - and through our development teams:

  • Quality and Performance Team
    - curriculum development, Career Mark 5, training and resources for the  
    development of your careers education programmes
    - publications, websites and information
    - management information and data on the outcomes of school and college
    leavers
  • NEWS Team
    - work experience unit;
    - vacancy and recruitment service; and
    - work related learning and employer engagement team.
  • XPLORE - the county's online prospectus and common application process.

News, events and training

Find out about forthcoming conferences, training and events for staff in learning provider organisations

 How Connexions helps you
Find out about what our different staff and teams do to help you. Find out about the Partnership Agreement between our organisation and Connexions.
Roles and responsibilities of staff in schools and colleges
Look here for information about how your role contributes to the development of young people's knowledge, skills and attitudes.

Learning Difficulties and Disabilities Look here for information and materials about transition planning, section 139, the Learning for Living and Work Framework, and transferring to Northamptonshire from an out-county institution.
Statutory Requirements
Look here for detail on requirements for careers education, work-related learning, economic well-being and financial capability, work experience, September Guarantee.		 Publications and Resources
Look at what's available for you and your staff, young people, parents and carers, employers and partners.
Career Mark 5
Look here for information and materials about the regional quality award for developing and accrediting careers education and IAG.		 14-19 Strategy
Find out about the local and national strategies for supporting young people to make choices to, through and beyond the 14-19 phase of their learning. For example, CEIAGS Strategy, new qualifications, etc.

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