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Library and Learning Resources (FYI)
THE FYI
ABOUT US
The FYi is our fully-equipped Library and Learning Resource Centre
Our state-of-the-art facilities have been carefully designed to aid your learning in a modern and comfortable environment. You will find a quiet, welcoming library stocked with all the books and magazines you’ll need, both for your courses and for leisure reading – we have lots of comfy chairs! We also have lots of computers and study space so you can complete your work in peace.
what we have
- Fully stocked library: Every genre fiction section
- Full range of nonfiction and course books
- Silent Study Area
- Black and white/colour printers
- Comfy chairs for reading/reflection
- 60 mac computers
- Own device area with chargers
- Online resources
what we offer
- Advice and guidance with studies
- Workshops
- Revision techniques
- Book recommendations
- One to one sessions with staff
- Research and referencing support
- Literary Champs Programme
- Student Librarian Programme
- So much more…..
Study skills workshops in the FYi
Each workshop will be a 20-minute session with useful hints, tips, activities, and takeaways that will give students the tools to develop independent study habits.
Book your slot using this link booking system. Simply:
- Pick a workshop that doesn't clash with any other of your lessons
- Answer the questions when prompted (there aren't many)
- Press 'confirm' and you will be added to the session!
Meet the Fyi Staff
Debbi Hodson
Head of Learning Resources and Careers (Career Lead)
Qualification: Post Graduate Certificate in Careers Leadership. I also hold a National Professional Qualification for Middle Leadership and a Level 4 NVQ in Childcare and Education.
"My current role involves managing both the FYi and Futures team and I am also one of the Student Safety and Wellbeing team members.
My favourite book is Desperation by Stephen King and I love climbing of any kind."
Julie Halliwell
FYi Study Advisor
Qualification: Certificate for Secretarial Linguists.
"I have worked at Blackpool Sixth since 2000. In 2021 I achieved an Open Awards Level 3 National Certificate in Cultural Awareness of the LGBTQ+ Community.
I attended training courses on Transgender Awareness and Working with LGBT Young People which has developed my understanding and skills, enabling me to lead the student LGBT+ Group since 2015. The group provides support and a safe space for the LGBT+ community as well as raising awareness.
Outside of college I play table tennis, and enjoy reading, as well as the occasional camping trip."
- E-resources
Free to all our students and staff!
24-hour access to all our e-resources, including:
- Hundreds of fiction and audiobooks
- Newspaper archives
- Philip Allan subject magazines
- New Scientist
- Vogue
- And much more!
All are available at Fyi Central.
- Study Skills
Find our Classroom in your mailbox for weekly activities
- Wellbeing
- Research
- Referencing
- Revision – Click here for some handy tips!
- Essay-writing
- Getting organised
- Time management
- Literacy for work and next steps
Come and see us in the Fyi for advice and support.
- Student Librarians
We have a team of Librarians who help us to provide our outstanding FYi service
If you are interested in volunteering an hour of your week please ask in the FYi.
- Useful Links
LGBT group
For more information click here
Futures Careers advice and guidance at college:
www.blackpoolsixth.ac.uk/careers/
Email Futures for more details: futures@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
Local Libraries
Need your local public library? Find them here:
- Opening times & contact
Monday: 8.00am to 4.30pm
Tuesday: 8.00am to 4.30pm
Wednesday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
Thursday: 8.00am to 4.30pm
Friday: 8.00am to 4.00pm
Email: fyi@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
Follow us on socials: @FyiBlackpool6th
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Blackpool Sixth Careers Programme (Gatsby benchmark 1 - A stable careers programme)
| Month | Activity | Gatsby benchmark |
| Aug | • Results day including advice from Heads of Department and Careers Advisor • GCSE results day and Blackpool Sixth enrolment including advice and guidance when choosing courses | 3 - Addressing the needs of each student |
| Sept | • Induction to college and lessons chosen at enrolment for Route 3 and Lower Sixth students • Route 3 mock interviews • Charity event organised and hosted by students on the Route 3 programme • Course change window for Lower Sixth, including support and advice from the admissions team • Level 6 Careers Advisors available in Futures for individual and independent careers advice • Upper Sixth pastoral mentor (PM) “Life Links” sessions on writing a successful UCAS/apprenticeship/job application | 3 - Addressing the needs of each student 5 - Encounters with employers and employees 7- Encounters with further and higher education 8 - Personal guidance |
| Oct | • Career advice and work placement break-out sessions commence for all year groups • Career Ready interviews commence for students who applied for the programme • Level 6 Careers Advisors available in Futures for individual and independent careers advice | 6 - Experiences of workplaces 8 - Personal guidance |
| Nov | • Mock interviews for students in Upper Sixth • Level 6 Careers Advisors available in Futures for individual and independent careers advice • Lower Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions cover Employability, CV/Interview/Application Form • Upper Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions on interviews | 5 - Encounters with employers and employees 8 - Personal guidance |
| Dec | • Student Christmas markets • Level 6 Careers Advisors available in Futures for individual and independent careers advice • Upper Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions on social media and employability | 8 - Personal guidance |
| Jan | • Career Ready programme commences for lower sixth students • Working Options workshops open to all year groups • Careers week • Level 6 Careers Advisors available in Futures for individual and independent careers advice • Upper Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions on alternatives to higher education • Upper Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions on budgeting and mortgages | 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers 5 - Encounters with employers and employees 8 - Personal guidance |
| Feb | • Volunteer week • Employability and Career Ready graduation • Competency-based employability workshop open to all year groups • Preparing for university workshops open to Upper Sixth • Level 6 Careers Advisors available in Futures for individual and independent careers advice • Progress review days including next steps talks for all students • Apprenticeship week • Lower Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions cover skills check • Upper Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions on mortgages and the cost of running a home | 5 - Encounters with employers and employees 7 - Encounters with further and higher education 8 - Personal guidance |
| Mar | • Civil Service industry visit - with a focus on developing work competencies needed in today’s businesses • Spring programme of employer encounters - Bespoke to each curriculum area and student need, employers and motivational speakers are arranged to come and talk and inspire students • Building Futures event - Careers fair with a range of higher education providers, training providers, apprenticeship providers and employers • Excellence Programme information event • Trip to the Apprenticeship fair, Preston • Charity Route 3 Enterprise • Level 6 Careers Advisors available in Futures for individual and independent careers advice • Lower Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions on Higher education, student finance, information about apprenticeships and degree apprenticeships • Upper Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions on students finance and student bank accounts | 2 - Learning from career and labour market information 5 - Encounters with employers and employees 8 - Personal guidance |
| Apr | • Spring programme of employer encounters - bespoke to each curriculum area and student need, employers and motivational speakers are arranged to come and talk and inspire students • Armed Forces career talks open for all year groups • Level 6 Careers Advisors available in Futures for individual and independent careers advice • Lower Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions on employment with training • Upper Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions on results day and clearing information | 5 - Encounters with employers and employees 8 - Personal guidance |
| May | • Barclays skills workshop: Skills for career progression, finding employment, and using your CV open to all year groups • Level 6 Careers Advisors available in Futures for individual and independent careers advice • Lower Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions on making the most of a gap year | 5 - Encounters with employers and employees 8 - Personal guidance |
| June | • Year 10 Experience day • Year 11 Taster days • Mock interviews for lower sixth students • Army experience day open to those taking a public services subject • Level 6 Careers Advisors available in Futures for individual and independent careers advice • Lower Sixth PM “Life Links” sessions on applications and statements • Building Futures support for lower sixth students on making progress with their plans to secure positive progression after college including talks about labour market information; higher education, apprenticeships, work with training, gap years and entrepreneurship are all represented. | 2 - Learning from career and labour market information 3 - Addressing the needs of each student 5 - Encounters with employers and employees 8 - Personal guidance |
| Throughout the year. | • Subject-led events including enterprise challenges, subject specific talks, mock interviews, work experience and work placement across all year groups • Careers website including a careers blog, job skills information, job opportunities and links to relevant careers information websites • Careers resources and social media presence • Liaison with curriculum departments to record in department employer talks, industrial and educational visits, volunteering and work placements. • Educational and industrial trips and visits open to all year groups • Work placements | 4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers 5 - Encounters with employers and employees 6 - Experiences of workplace |
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