Drug Awareness Talk for Parents and Carers
April 28th, 2021We are pleased to be able to offer the opportunity to attend a free Drug Awareness talk.
The talk will be delivered virtually via Microsoft Teams and take place at 5:30pm on Wednesday 23 June. The talk will last 1 hour 15 minutes and will be delivered by an external expert in the area. There will also be an opportunity to ask questions at the end.
As part of our Personal Development DEEP Curriculum, pupils learn about the dangers and risks associated with drugs. This is a useful opportunity for you as a parent/carer to develop your own understanding of this issue.
The talk has the following desired outcomes:
- Gain a greater awareness and understanding of the types of drugs currently in circulation and the risks and dangers these substances pose
- Develop an understanding of which drugs are typically associated with certain age groups
- Explore an understanding of some of the common reasons why young people get involved with drugs
- Learn about ‘County Lines’ and the warning signs to be looking for
- Deepen awareness of how social media platforms such as Snapchat and Instagram are used to promote engagement with drugs and drug taking
- Familiarise ourselves with the typical signs, symptoms and behaviour patterns to look out for when drugs misuse is suspected
- Discover where to get confidential help and support
If you would like to join the meeting, please complete the ‘Drug Awareness Talk for Parents and Carers’ on the forms section of ParentMail.
Once we have received your information, you will receive a confirmation email and a ‘reminder’ for the meeting (at the start of Summer 2 term) along with the Teams invitation before the talk begins.
National Careers Week 2021
February 26th, 2021
Venerable Bede CE Academy is proud to once again support National Careers Week! See below for useful information and guidance about the various careers paths open to young people as well as the events taking place this week.
From nationalcareersweek.com:
Use the Wheel of Strengths to find out how your skills, interests and personality traits match up with a range of job roles. You may discover job roles you hadn’t thought of and be surprised at where your skills could take you.
The Northern School of Art have shared a creative career talk that you can find below:
National Apprenticeship Week 2021
February 5th, 2021
Venerable Bede CE Academy is proud to once again support National Apprenticeship Week! Click the links below for useful information and guidance about apprenticeships as well as the events taking place this week.
NAW 2021 – Student Apprenticeship Activity Pack
NAW 2021 – Parent Pack Jan 2021
NAW 2021 – Subject Poster Bundle
Read on for more information and to watch the official launch video!
From gov.uk:
- The theme of ‘Build the Future’ announced for NAW2021
- Focus on how employers train, retain and achieve with apprenticeships
- Toolkit available online to assist the apprenticeship community in getting involved
“Build the Future” is the theme for NAW2021, taking place between 8 and 14 February 2021, aiming to encourage everyone to consider how apprenticeships help individuals to build the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career.
The 14th annual week-long celebration of apprenticeships, taking place across England, will showcase the impact apprenticeships can have on communities, local businesses and regional economies and how they all benefit from the impact of apprenticeships.
As a result of the pandemic and many individuals relying on technology and virtual meetings more than ever, National Apprenticeship Week 2021 will be different, but just as exciting. NAW2021 will celebrate the motivating stories of how apprentices have helped business adapt and build during a difficult year.
Minister for Apprenticeships and Skills, Gillian Keegan said:
Apprenticeships are a fantastic way to learn while you earn, opening up new and exciting career paths that can transform lives. It’s been a tough year for everyone, but we want the theme for National Apprenticeship Week 2021 to be a springboard to look ahead to how apprenticeships can futureproof workforces and boost careers.
The week is a great opportunity to highlight the huge range of apprenticeships on offer – from Space Engineer to Registered Nurse. There are currently around 7,000 apprenticeship opportunities available on the Find An Apprenticeship website which will benefit individuals, businesses and local communities. I encourage everyone to get involved and help make it a success.
To support National Apprenticeship Week 2021, individuals, employers, training providers and communities are being encouraged to get involved, to celebrate apprenticeships and how they:
TRAIN apprentices, and future proof their workforce and careers through apprenticeships;
RETAIN apprentices, gaining the skills and knowledge needed by the business, and seeing apprentices thrive, whilst having impact;
ACHIEVE a real return on investment from apprentices; realising the business benefits of apprenticeships, with apprentices progressing in their chosen careers.
Peter Mucklow, Director, Apprenticeships, Education and Skills Funding Agency said:
There is no doubt that National Apprenticeship Week 2021 will be different this year in how we celebrate apprenticeship success.
We are however continuing to ask employers to encourage everyone to consider how apprenticeships can help build organisations for years to come; whilst showing the clear return on investment realised when apprentices are brought into the business. Employers are helping the nation to #BuildTheFuture through apprenticeships.
The diversity of career options and industries available now, through apprenticeships, is outstanding. We want all current apprentices from all sectors to get behind the Week and to showcase the positive impact of apprenticeships, on careers, families and communities.
A toolkit is available now to support the apprenticeship community with planning their activity for National Apprenticeship Week 2021. Download the toolkit from GOV.UK.
Keep up to date with National Apprenticeship Week 2021 updates by following @Apprenticeships on Twitter, and National Apprenticeship Service on LinkedIn.
Use the hashtags #NAW2021 #BuildTheFuture in social media activity.
To find out more about apprenticeships, visit: www.apprenticehips.gov.uk
Headteacher’s Updates – January 2021
January 6th, 2021Please find on this page, updates from our Headteacher. Most recent at the top.
Headteacher’s Update – 05/01/2021
A Reflection for Advent 2020
December 16th, 2020VB Community Christmas Party Goes Virtual for 2020!
December 15th, 2020Following the cancellation of our popular ‘Community Christmas Party’, this year we’ve had to find a new way of keeping in-touch with our community…
We have created a DVD (available upon request, please contact us) and also this page of our website and filled them with content from the pupils and staff! We hope you enjoy it!
From Us to You
A feature presentation from pupils and staff themed around Christmas and our values.
Songs to Dance to
Prepared by our Music Department, these videos are sure to get you smiling and dancing!
B.Y.O.B.G.
Bring Your Own Bingo Game! Playing Bingo this Christmas? Let Santa and their helper congratulate you on your win!