MAY 07 2020 | ISSUE 3 C O N T E N T S I N C L U D E Weekly START Modules Weekly Weekly Wellbeing Year 11 Application Information Careers Bulletin The Ruth Gorse Academy in partnership with Go Higher and UniConnect

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Weekly Wellbeing

As the country's state of lockdown continues, it becomes even more important to make our mental wellbeing a top priority. A way of life that may have been a novelty to start with has now become our J O B O F T H E W E E K new normal, but that certainly doesn't mean it's OCCUPATIONAL THERAPIST easy. Occupational therapists provide practical support to It is completely normal and understandable to be help those with mental, physical, social or learning struggling with mental health and wellbeing disabilities. As an OT, your work will aid people to currently. If you are having feelings of stress, independently carry out everyday tasks or anxiety, depression, or any other difficult emotions, occupations with more confidence and we strongly encourage you to reach out and access your resources; you are NOT alone! independence. Starting salary: £22,128 to £28,746 Please have a look at some of the resources below: Expert salary: £40,428 and £58,217 Qualification: A degree or degree-level - https://www.mindmate.org.uk/im-a-young- apprenticeship certified by the Health & Care person/whats-in-leeds-for-me/17-or-under/ Professions Council is necessary for this role, as well - https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/stress-anxiety- as at least 1,000 hours of practice placements. depression/mental-health-helplines/ Click this link for more information: - https://www.mind.org.uk/information- support/for-children-and-young-people/ https://www.prospects.ac.uk/job- profiles/occupational-therapist - https://www.lslcs.org.uk/services/connect- helpline/teen-connect/

Please also reach out to school for help and advice - we are still here for you! START Weekly Task Year 11 Application Your hub for careers information and resources Information Welcome to your first week of START modules! Schools and colleges are working hard to make The Careers team has specially chosen a set of modules for each year group to work on this your transition into your next phase of week which will start you on your journey of education as smooth as possible in a difficult learning about careers and education time. We want to provide you with the most opportunities. up-to-date information possible. We also Please see below which module(s) you should encourage you to continue to seek this out work on for the week, and complete them by yourself; continue to check in and stay informed next Thursday, where possible. about current information coming out about Years 7-9: education. Below are links to specific How to Use Start at Key Stage 3 institutions' information on the current situation Complete this module to learn how you will be and provision: using your start profile as you move up through school! : Year 10: https://www.elliotthudsoncollege.ac.uk/colleg Which jobs suit my interests and work preferences? e-closure/admissions-for-september-2020/ In September you will be starting to apply to Notre Dame Sixth Form: courses and apprenticeships for when you finish https://www.notredamecoll.ac.uk/events/coro school. This module will give you a head start on beginning to make those decisions. navirus-updates : Year 11: https://www.leedscitycollege.ac.uk/news/tem - When Can I do an Apprenticeship and what level is right for me? porary-closure-of-leeds-city-college/ - Applying for an apprenticeship: What's Leeds College of Building: Involved? https://www.lcb.ac.uk/coronavirus-closure/ - Finding an Apprenticeship Opportunity: Where to Start College: Some of you were hoping to apply for an https://www.wakefield.ac.uk/prospective-he- apprenticeship for when you finish school, these students modules will give you all the tools you need to be

able to secure that perfect role! If your educational provider isn't on the list, Remember, for more advice, contact the careers please seek out this information on their team at [email protected] website.

As always, wishing you a stellar week! - The Ruth Gorse Academy Careers Team