The visit provided learners with valuable insight into the construction industry, including the wide range of career opportunities available. Learners had the chance to speak directly with industry professionals, asking questions and gaining a deeper understanding of what different roles involve on a real working site.

This event brought together industry leaders, employers, and advocates for inclusive recruitment to discuss how organisations can tap into hidden talent pools, bridge skills gaps, and build loyal, high-performing workforces.

At Simply, Joe and Shreya have now completed a full term and have settled in brilliantly, gaining confidence and learning key workplace skills. Meanwhile, Joe and Max continue their placement at the local food bank on Wednesdays, and Stanley and Thomas have joined on Fridays. Students are actively supporting staff to prepare food parcels for families in need, and are now at a stage where they can assemble parcels independently, demonstrating responsibility and attention to detail.

Over at Staverton Park Hotel, learners have had another busy and successful term. Students including Malachi, Ruby, Mia, Tyler, Aaron L, Aaron F, Owen, William, Shreya, Max, and Hayden have rotated across a variety of roles. Ruby and Mia continue to impress the conference team, often being mistaken for full-time staff as they expertly support events. Tyler, Owen, Aaron L, Aaron F, and William have been maintaining the golf course to ensure it stays in top condition, while Shreya, Erik, Hayden, and Max have been keeping the hotel grounds tidy and free of litter,  adding evidence for the Duke of Edinburgh volunteering award along the way. And yes, Shreya occasionally brings a little boogie to the work, keeping spirits high!

At Holbourn House, Olivia and Aleeza continue to thrive, supporting nursery activities and building strong relationships with both staff and children. Feedback from the nursery has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the learners’ dedication and reliability.

Students from Pathway 1 & 2 recently joined the Daventry Litter Wombles for a community litter pick. Monika and her team were thrilled with how quickly and enthusiastically the learners got involved, showing excellent teamwork and energy. 

We are also celebrating some exciting new placements secured by our learners:

• Ben and Mia had informal interviews at the Rainbows Charity Shop in Daventry town and have both successfully secured volunteering placements starting after half-term.

• Leah completed an informal interview with Born To Perform, where she will join the team in choreographing sessions ahead of the end-of-year show.

We were delighted to welcome talented facilitators Nell and Dan from the National Youth Theatre, who brought with them a wealth of experience from their careers as actors and directors. Their passion, energy and expertise created an inspiring environment where learners felt encouraged to step outside their comfort zones and try something new.

The session, hosted by the team at Kettering Jobcentre, provided learners with a valuable insight into employment support, apprenticeships and routes into work. Events like this help strengthen understanding of the support available to people of all ages to reach their full potential, reinforcing that careers education and future readiness begins long before a first job or apprenticeship.

As part of the wider national drive to support career development and skills, the Jobcentre team delivered an engaging Apprenticeship Week event, welcoming learners and sharing practical information about training pathways, workplace support and next steps as learners prepare for adulthood.

In line with the government’s modern work experience agenda, we are committed to ensuring that every learner has access to high-quality, purposeful and inclusive experiences that reflect real employment environments. Modern work experience is about more than observation; it is about participation, contribution and understanding what the world of work truly offers.

For us, work experience is not confined to a single moment in the academic calendar. While we recognise the benefits of the traditional two-week block placement, delivered in isolation, it often does not provide the depth of understanding or sustained skill development that many learners need.

That is why we promote and deliver work experience throughout the entire academic year. A longer-term, structured approach allows learners to build familiarity, confidence and competence over time, rather than feeling overwhelmed by a short, intensive placement.

By working closely with employers, we ensure placements are planned at times that align with organisational needs and operational requirements. This flexible, partnership-led model benefits both learners and employers, creating meaningful, manageable and impactful experiences that support real progression.

That’s why we are proud to offer a growing adult learning programme in both the West and North of the county, designed to support families with self-development, wellbeing and the opportunity to explore new interests and skills in a welcoming and supportive environment.

This recognition celebrates the school’s strong commitment to delivering meaningful, inclusive and aspirational Future Readiness education, ensuring that learners are supported to explore a wide range of future pathways, including apprenticeships, in ways that are accessible and relevant to their individual needs.

Celebrating High-Quality Future Readiness Education

Being named Officially Amazing highlights the thoughtful and strategic approach Daventry Hill School takes to Future Readiness. Creating Tomorrow sites have a strong emphasis on helping learners understand the world of work, develop confidence, and explore realistic pathways that support their aspirations, strengths and ambitions.

We believe it is never too early to start inspiring and supporting our young people to explore the different routes available to them in the future, and this begins at the age of 4 for some.

Apprenticeships form an important part of this conversation. By promoting apprenticeships as a valuable and achievable option, the school helps learners and families to see them as a credible route into employment, training and long-term independence.

This work is embedded across the school’s wider careers programme and aligns with national best practice, ensuring learners receive consistent, high-quality guidance and opportunities as they prepare for adulthood.

A Collective Effort

This achievement is very much a team effort. A huge thank you goes to the dedicated staff at Daventry Hill School who work tirelessly to create engaging, learner-centred future readiness provision. Their commitment ensures that future readiness is not a one-off activity, but an ongoing journey that evolves alongside learners’ needs.

We are equally grateful to our engaged learners, whose enthusiasm, curiosity and willingness to try new experiences bring this work to life, and to our employer and training provider partners, whose support helps turn aspirations into meaningful opportunities.

Strong partnerships are at the heart of this success, enabling learners to access real-world insight, explore different industries and build confidence through supported experiences.

Learn More

To find out more about why Daventry Hill School has been recognised as Officially Amazing, you can read the full case study and learn more about the campaign here.

Looking Ahead

This recognition reflects not only what has already been achieved, but also the school’s continued commitment to developing and strengthening Future Readiness for learners with SEND. Daventry Hill School will continue to build on this success, working closely with partners and the wider community to ensure every learner is supported to move confidently towards their future.

Congratulations to everyone involved, this is a fantastic achievement and one we are extremely proud to celebrate.

If you would like to support the wonderful Career Detective programme, please do get in touch. We would love to hear from you. 

As a trust, we are deeply passionate about giving back to the wider SEND community. We believe that the most meaningful support happens when we don’t work in isolation, but instead come together,  sharing resources, experiences and kindness to create opportunities that are accessible to everyone.

This upcoming event reflects everything Wren Spinney stands for. It is being planned with care, creativity and a strong sense of purpose, with the aim of creating a welcoming space where families feel supported, valued and included. The dedication and enthusiasm being shown by the school team is something we are incredibly proud of.

While the focus of the session was on learning about germs, the visit offered so much more than subject knowledge alone. Opportunities like this allow our learners to meet new people, practise social interaction, and develop important listening, communication and engagement skills all within a supportive and familiar environment.

The peer-to-peer review model rolled out by the Careers and Enterprise Company is designed to support settings in reflecting on their careers provision, celebrating what is working well, and identifying opportunities for further development. Grounded in collaboration and shared learning, it provides a supportive space for education settings to learn from one another while keeping learners firmly at the heart of the conversation.

It was truly inspiring to see those involved showcase the thoughtful, learner-centred approaches they are taking to careers education. Staff confidently highlighted the meaningful activities, employer engagement and personalised pathways that are having a real and lasting impact on learners’ confidence, aspirations and preparation for adulthood.

It was lovely to meet colleagues from Maplefields School in Corby, who shared some fantastic examples of their own practice. Hearing how other settings approach career education for SEND learners was refreshing and energising, reminding us of the power of coming together as a wider education community.

Ollie delivered an accessible and interactive presentation on the importance of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and why it plays such a crucial role in keeping everyone safe on construction sites. For our learners, understanding safety in real-world environments is an essential part of preparing for future pathways, whether that leads to employment, further training, or building independence and awareness.

Before any learners stepped onto site, a significant amount of behind-the-scenes work took place. Teams from Creating Tomorrow and ID Logistics worked closely together to align expectations, understand individual needs, and ensure the partnership was rooted in inclusion, clarity and shared purpose. This groundwork has been vital in making sure the opportunities being created are supportive, realistic and valuable both for learners and for the employer.

This year’s event was nothing short of magical. With the winter sun shining brightly across the Prologis site, learners stepped forward with smiles, confidence, and unmistakable enthusiasm, ready to share the festive songs they had been practising for weeks. Their joy was infectious. 

We are proud to announce our recent recognition on the Amazing Apprenticeships’ platform, Officially Amazing, celebrating our exceptional work in careers education. This national platform spotlights schools that go above and beyond in promoting apprenticeships and technical education, and in supporting students to explore different career pathways.

Creating Tomorrow College  case study highlights our commitment to preparing students for the future through [innovative careers education, employer engagement, and a strong focus on apprenticeship opportunities]. The feature showcases our outstanding efforts in [raising awareness of vocational routes and empowering students to make informed decisions about their futures.]

“We are thrilled to be recognised as part of the Officially Amazing campaign,” said Stacey Morris, Community and employer engagement business partner from Creating Tomorrow Partnership.“ This is a testament to the dedication of our staff, the enthusiasm of our students, and the strength of our partnerships with local employers.

Amazing Apprenticeships are a leading organisation in careers education within England. Officially Amazing is a national initiative that supports schools and colleges in delivering high-quality apprenticeship information and guidance. Being featured in the Officially Amazing campaign places Creating  Tomorrow College among a select group of institutions leading the way in careers education.