Careers Advice
Child Employment
The law relating to child employment allows for young people aged 13 and above to take on part time employment. Any young person who assists in a trade or occupation for profit is considered as employed, even if they receive no payment. For example, children who help their parents in a shop without receiving payment are still considered to be employed.
Application has to be made for such employment to Essex County Council and a permit granted. Applications contain a declaration by the Head teacher which needs to be signed before the application is submitted to the Missing Education and Child Employment Service.

Post 16 Options
Information for Students and Parents
Now is an important time for Year 11 students. Students will soon be in the process of applying to Colleges and Sixth Forms. As well as the guidance offered through assemblies, visits and teaching, The Ramsey Academy has a Careers Advisor, Laura Eaves, who attends 1 day per week to offer impartial information, advice and guidance to students on the range of options available. Students can drop in at lunchtime or request an appointment via their tutor.
Students have the choice between A ‘levels, The International Baccalaureate (IB), Diplomas and Apprenticeships. There are options available for all levels of ability.
COLLEGES/SIXTH FORMS
- Chelmsford College - Tel No: 01245 265611 www.chelmsford-college.ac.uk
- Writtle College - Tel No: 01245 424200 www.writtle.ac.uk
- Colchester Institute - Tel No: 01206 712777 www.colchester.ac.uk
- The College at Braintree Tel: 01376 321711 www.colchester.ac.uk
- Colchester Sixth Form Tel: 01206 500700 www.colchsfc.ac.uk
- Braintree Sixth Form Tel: 01376 556353 www.braintreesixthform.com
- Otley College Tel: 01473 785543 www.otleycollege.ac.uk
- Sudbury Ormiston Academy: 01787 375131 www.ormistonsudburyacademy.co.uk
- Hedingham Sixth Form: 01787 460470 www.hedingham.essex.sch.uk
Braintree Sixth Form www.braintreesixthform.com
Wednesday 7 November 2018 - 6.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Applications open online from 9 November 2018 and close on Friday 15 December 2018
Chelmsford College www.chelmsford-college.ac.uk
Monday 15 October 2018 – 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Monday 26 November 2018 - 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Monday 4 February 2019 – 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Monday 29 April 2019 – 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Monday 24 June 2019 – 6.00 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Colchester Institute www.colchester.ac.uk
Saturday 13 October 2018 - 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Monday 15 October 2018 - 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Tuesday 16 October 2018 - 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Wednesday 16 January 2019 – 5.00 p.m.-7.00 p.m.
Apprenticeship Information Evening – Tuesday 5 March 2019 from 5.00 p.m. till 7.00 p.m.
Colchester Sixth Form College www.colchsfc.ac.uk
A Level Open Evening
Wednesday 17 and Thursday 18 October – 6.00 p.m to 9.00 p.m.
International Baccalaureate Information Evening
Monday 13 November 2018 – 7.00 p.m. to 9.00 p.m.
Applications open online from 20 October 2018 and close on 31 January 2019
EASI Hairdressing Academy www.easihair.co.uk
Saturday 3 November 10 a.m - 2 p.m
Hedingham Sixth Form www.hedingham.essex.sch.uk
Wednesday 7 November 6 p.m.
Sudbury Ormiston Academy www.ormistonsudburyacademy.co.uk
Thursday 22 November Time TBC on website
Stansted Airport College http://www.stanstedairportcollege.ac.uk
Tuesday 6 November 2018 – 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Wednesday 13 February 2019 – 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
Thursday 9 May 2019 – 5.30 p.m. to 8.30 p.m.
The College at Braintree www.colchester.ac.uk
Thursday 18 October 2018 - 5.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m.
Saturday 3 November 2018 - 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Monday 14 January 2019 – 5.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Apprenticeship Information Evening – Monday 4 March 2019 from 5.00 p.m. till 7.00 p.m.
Writtle University College www.writtle.ac.uk
Saturday 17 November 2018 – 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Saturday 19 January 2019 – 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Saturday 27 April 2019 – 10.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m.
Wednesday 19 June 2019 – 5.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m.
Staff | ||
Mrs A Barnes | Curriculum Leader for Drama/Careers, Advice and Guidance | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |
Mrs L Eaves | Directions Careers Advisor | This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. |