National Apprenticeships Week 2025, 10th – 16th February 2025
February 10th, 2025Venerable Bede CE Academy is proud to once again support National Apprenticeship Week!
National Apprenticeship Week 2025 is the 18th annual celebration of apprenticeships. The week brings together everyone passionate about apprenticeships to celebrate the value, benefit and opportunity that they bring.
We encourage everyone to consider how apprenticeships can help individuals to develop the skills and knowledge required for a rewarding career, and employers to develop a workforce with future ready skills.
Apprenticeship Quiz

Apprenticeship Arcade

The Apprenticeship Short Film
Watch this 7-minute film and discover the benefits of apprenticeships. Find o ut the answers to come key questions around apprenticeships and discover what you can expect and the range of opportunities available.
Searching for an Apprenticeship

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October 19th, 2024VB Open Evening 2024 – Thursday 26 September
September 16th, 2024We’re so excited to announce that our Year 5 and 6 Open Evening will be held on Thursday 26 September, 4:30-7:00pm. We have a joyful, engaging, and fantastic evening planned… definitely a date for your diary! We’d love to see you there!
Summer Community Concert 2024
June 17th, 2024TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW!
Venerable Bede CE Academy is delighted to once again have the exciting opportunity to work with other schools within our community and host an exciting concert during the summer term. The performance will take place on Wednesday, 3 July 2023, at 6pm (doors open no earlier than 5.30pm).
Tickets are available via ParentMail. Please contact the school office for further information.
My Money Week 2024, 10th – 14th June 2024
May 28th, 2024Venerable Bede CE Academy is proud to support My Money Week!
My Money Week aims to get children and young people aged 3 – 19 excited and interested in financial matters. It’s a great introduction for educators who are new to financial education and each year it provides brand new resources, materials and ideas for those already teaching it.
This year’s My Money Week theme is Saving Money and Protecting the Planet.
Pupils will be exploring how to reduce waste and take care of what they have. They will consider how their spending and saving decisions impact the planet and their financial wellbeing as well as others around the globe.
Below are a few activities that you may like to discuss with your pupil/s.
Love Food, Hate Waste
Discover some simple hacks, tips and guidance to make the most of your food at home. Find out why it is so crucial that we all do our bit to save our food from the bin – and protect our beautiful planet at the same time too.
Every little thing you do, every day, makes a huge difference. By working together, it soon adds up if you times each small action by 66 million people living in the UK. And, you’ll save money on your shopping bill too.
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National Careers Week 2024, 4-9 March 2024
March 4th, 2024Venerable 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.
The Parents Guide to National Careers Week
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Virtual Careers Fair
The Virtual Careers Fair will go live on day 1 of Careers Week.
- No registration required
- Tons of opportunities for students to explore
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Visit https://ncw2024.co.uk/ from the 4th March to explore this resource.

NCW: Music Industry Insights with Point Plank Music School
Get ready to ignite your career with National Careers Week 2024’s spotlight on the music industry. Come join us for an exciting evening tailored just for you, where we’ll dive into the world of music and show you how to turn your passion into a profession. Learn the secrets behind creating chart-topping hits, explore the magic of music production, and get insider tips on how to make it big in this ever-evolving industry. With three amazing speakers from Point Blank Music School leading the way, National Careers Week 2024 is your ticket to discovering the perfect harmony for your future in music. Don’t miss out on this chance to kickstart your journey to success.
EVENT DETAILS
- Date: Wednesday 6th March
- Time: 6pm-7pm
- Location: Online/ Zoom – Follow the below link to sign up

Careers in the Army
Careers in the Civil Service
The Civil Service is changing. Together we’re finding new ways to serve the public, work more efficiently, and make the government more transparent. We’re making the Civil Service a truly brilliant place to work.
Follow the link below to complete a ‘Career Matcher’ activity.
Careers at Sea
There are plenty of exciting careers in the maritime sector to choose from – both on and offshore. As a Deck, Engineering or Electro-technical Officer you could be in charge of operating and managing commercial ships. While becoming a Rating would make the most of your broad seafaring skills – from navigation and engine room maintenance to Catering, Hospitality and other Onboard Services.
For shore-based jobs in ship management and other marine industries, you’ll find incredibly varied and rewarding opportunities such as maritime law, surveying ships or training future seafarers.
Visit the following link to find out more…

Careers in the NHS
Have you ever thought about a career in the NHS? Complete the ‘career finder’ or read about what it is like to work for the NHS.
Visit the following link to find out more…

Careers in STEM

Time to be inspired!
Visit the below link to watch clips filmed by individuals who hold a wide range of different job roles.
Believe Video
Interactive Booklet
Please feel free to use this amazing interactive pdf that provides easy access to all the best Careers Week resources from NCW and their partners.
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