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14th February 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

Dylan is transitioning from our sixth form college to our STEPs pathway. Dylan is eventually wanting to live independently and get paid employment. Our STEPs programme will support Dylan every step of the way, from working with him in the classroom to achieve his qualifications, …

3rd February 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

Creative Arts

Our Key stage 5 Creative Arts work related learning group, have had the opportunity to be part of a live brief to redesign and upcycle furniture for the new Catcote Academy Thrive room. They have started to upcycle chairs which were donated to the school …

27th January 2024Careers by Diane Rutherford

Teesside Airport

6th Form students form our Red Pathway enjoyed a visit to Teesside International Airport. They undertook a tour of the airport, along with an explanation of how different parts of the airport works and the different jobs available there. They spoke to key staff within …

29th December 2023Careers by Diane Rutherford

Elwick Grange Care Home

Students who are studying Health and Social Care at our 6th form Provision had a wonderful visit to Elwick Grange Care Home on 22nd December 2023. They planned and delivered a variety of Christmas activities for the residents. These included making Christmas Cards, decorating baubles …

27th December 2023Careers by Diane Rutherford

Tees Valley Learning Providers Network

Jo Thompson from Tees Valley Learning Providers Network spoke to 6th Form students about apprenticeships. They learnt about the wide variety of apprenticeship opportunities and where to make their applications Students asked lots of great questions. Jo promised to return to discuss other training and …

22nd November 2023Careers by Diane Rutherford

NHS Careers Co-Ordinator Visit

Students from Key Stage 3 & 4 (Red pathway) participated in an assembly which was kindly delivered by Suzanne Coyle-Watson who is the Careers Co-ordinator for the NHS. Students learnt about the wide variety of jobs available to them in the NHS, and were surprised …

21st November 2023Careers by Diane Rutherford

NHS England Choices College Hartlepool

NHS England Choices College, Hartlepool delivered a presentation to our Sixth Form Students regarding about their provision. Students learnt about their Supported Internship Programme and the opportunities to gain invaluable work experience and potentially progress into paid employment. Our students asked some great questions and …

3rd November 2023Careers by S Greig

Footprints Day Nursery

Last academic year Lillie from 6th form gained an internal work placement at Catcote Academy, which focused on her passion and abilities working with students with a variety of needs. From this Lillie now accesses an external work placement this academic year at footprints day …

3rd November 2023Careers by S Greig

La Ama Casa Spanish Cleaning

Dwayne has begun an exciting new work placement at La Ama Casa Spanish Cleaning Products. Stacey, manager and owner, extended a warm welcome, beginning Dwayne’s training exploring the various products offered. After discussing the merits of a selection of products, Stacey then showed Dwayne how to convert the Spanish instructions to …

23rd October 2023Careers by Diane Rutherford

Work Experience – Dutch Garden Centre

Our 6th formers at Brierton Site have ‘hit the ground running’ and began their weekly work experience placements. Here is Christopher enjoying his work placement on a Thursday at Dutch Garden Centre. He is carrying out a wide range of duties including watering and ‘deadheading’ plants, …

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CATCOTE ACADEMY

We are committed to and passionate about the learning and progress of our students. Staff and trustees have high aspirations for our learners and we aim to provide a high quality, relevant and balanced education for all our students that focuses on individual, personal and academic achievement that will enhance the life opportunities for our young people as they move into the adult world. There is a happy and positive atmosphere in which students can fulfil their potential and grow in self-confidence with respect for the people and environment around them.