Creative Arts students had the amazing opportunity of entering the ‘Sound Mirror’ excavation area at Clavering Road. Students spoke to the Tees archaeologist’s and local sound artist Rob Smith. Rob demonstrated how the mirror would have worked and how his creation would help with the 
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Nakita, one of our STEPs students, which is our pathway to independence and employment, has been attending a work placement since the summer of last academic year in West View Care Lodge. Her job coach Helen Newton, has been working closely to support both Nakita 
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Catcote Academy/Futures prides itself on preparing its young people for the world of work. The Careers programme taught in the classroom is supported by a fantastic offer of work experience in the community, across a wide range of work placements in a variety of work 
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Bradley has begun his first term very productively following his new pathway, The STEPs programme. Bradley has started his independent travel programme with his job coaches Caroline and Suzanne this week to enable him to travel from home to college and from home to his 
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Brandon and Dylan have thoroughly enjoyed their work placement at The Dutch garden centre this week. They have been helping pot new plants, clean their work stations and work as part of the team brilliantly! Our students enjoy dressing the part and learning something new 
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Emily is a student at our sixth form, and is currently on work experience placement at Carols the One, she is loving her new work placement, the staff and customers have met her feel so welcome and a big part of the team!  She is gaining 
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The STEPs students had a visit today from Dave Hunter (Project Manager)  Poolie Time emporium. He explained about the different services Poolie Exchange had to offer to the people of Hartlepool, and how STEPs could work in partnership with them. Our young people are going 
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Trashion Show goes to the ECOuture Fashion Show! Five students from Catcote Academy and Sixth form were invited to take part in The Festival of Thrift’s 10th anniversary this weekend. Students took to the catwalk wearing a collection of eight Trashion Show outfits that students 
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Our sixth form students have began their work experience placements this week. Malachy enjoyed his placement at Catcote Metro, he worked really hard, displaying core skills such as communication and problem solving skills. He carried out a wide range of duties including serving customers, operating 
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Our pathway to independent living and employment The STEPS programme previously worked with Marco Polos restaurant  last academic year, completing a four week programme. The students learned and experienced valuable, transferrable skills during this period and thoroughly enjoyed learning about hospitality. The owners Fred and 
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