BLBW Launch Event - October 2025

An employer-driven education programme helping young people develop knowledge, skills & behaviours to succeed in the workplace. The Y9 student involved are welcomed into the Cutler Hall to become ambassadors. 

 

Access to Sheffield Activity Day 5 - October 2025

A great opportunity for the Y11 students on this programme to home in their study skills and develop other transferable skills in the process. 

 

Green Careers Week - November 2025

The purpose of Green Careers Week is to raise aspirations, support diversity, challenge stereotypes and promote real opportunities for young people to have a career that genuinely makes a difference. It aims to inspire students to think about how their interests and skills can contribute to a more sustainable future. 

 

SAS Workshop - November 2025

The Year 9 BLBW students spend time with SAS to help develop their understanding of the engineering industry. 

 

BLBW Maltby Hub Trip - December 2025

The Year 9 BLBW students open their eyes to work of finance and how it works when they start being paid. 

 

Access to Sheffield Launch event - December 2025

The first event across 3 years for the Year 9 students on the Access to Sheffield Programme. This launch event tells them everything needed for the programme. 

 

Year 11 Parents Evening - January 2026

This year students and parents will have the opportunity during parents' evening to meet with the Career lead who can offer guidance and support for those who need it. Akong with a presention by ASK apprenticeships for anyone considering an apprenticeship at the end of year 11. More information on this will follow Half Term 3. 

 

The Work Ready Parent Event - January 2026

A great opportunity to ask any questions you might have about work experience and how to support your child in getting the placement they want. 

 

BLBW AWRC Trip - January 2026

The year 9 students on this programme will have the opportunity to present their work given at the launch event. This year's focus is on improving public healthcare. 

 

Careers Clinic - January 2026

We invite Year 11 and Year 13 students to our search and apply session after school to work with ASK apprenticeship on applications. 

 

EE Work ready Programme - January 2026

Year 10 students focus on CV writing and personal statements.

 

Access to Sheffield Activity Day 1 - February 2026

A great opportunity for the Y9 students on this programme to home in their study skills and develop other transferable skills in the process. This is their last activity day before graduation. 

 

National Apprenticeship Week - February 2026

A week-long celebration that brings together businesses and apprentices across the country to shine a light on the positive impact that apprenticeships and skills make to individuals, businesses and the wider economy.

Careers Clinic - February

We invite Year 11 students to our 2026 applications session after school to gain support in making college applications. 

 

Careers Fair - February 2026

Students of all year groups will have the opportunity to speak to a range of employers, training, providers and charities.

 

Vinci Construction Workshop - February 2026

The Year 9 BLBW students spend time with Vinci to help develop their understanding of the construction industry. 

 

Commando Chef - February 2026

KS4 students will have the opportunity to learn from a truly inspiring leader of the army to understand how raising aspiration and aiming high in this world can help you achieve, no matter what industry you go into. 

 

Access to Sheffield Activity Day 6 - February 2026

A great opportunity for the Y11 students on this programme to home in their study skills and develop other transferable skills in the process. This is their last activity day before graduation. 

 

National Careers Week - March 2026

National Careers Week (NCW) is a one-week celebration of careers guidance across the UK. The aim is to provide a focus for careers guidance activity at an important stage in the academic calendar to help support young people develop awareness and excitement about their future pathways. There are various events taking place in the Academy across the week and a dedicated assembly/ tutor session to careers.

 

BLBW Magna Trip - March 2026

The year 9 students on this programme will get the opportunity to attend the careers fair which will open their eyes further to the range of jobs out there for them in the future.

 

Next Gen NHS Workshop - March 2026

Students selected for this event will experience all that the NHS has to offer for careers.

 

EE Work Ready Programme - March 2026

Year 10 students experience a modern world interview process including phone interviews, online interviews, task-based ones, and presentations. 

 

NHS Next Gen - March 2026

This is a fantastic opportunity for Y7 students to consider the care available in the health and social care sector.

 

SAS Visit - April  2025

The Year 9 BLBW students spend time with SAS on site and at their head office to further deepen their knowledge of engineering and build on the workshop they did in Term 1. 

 

Access to Sheffield Activity Day 2 -May 2026

A great opportunity for the Y9 students on this programme to home in their study skills and develop other transferable skills in the process. This is their last activity day before graduation. 

 

BLBW Army Day Trip -June 2026

The year 9 students on this programme will get the opportunity to work with the army on high energy and physical day of exploration.

 

Mock interviews - June 2026

The year 10 students get to build on the skills developed in their work ready programme and get experience of a real interview with multiple local employers. 

 

BLBW Graduation – June 2026

The year 9 students on this programme reach the end of their time as ambassadors on this graduation evening. 

 

The Work Ready Programme - Placement - July 2026

An exciting week when our year 10 students spend time gaining first-hand experience of the workplace.