Our A Level Geography students were joined by Laura Stronge from the Environment Agency (EA). Laura discussed with students the different working opportunities which can be explored with a background in Geography. Laura has had an interesting and varied career after graduating Queen’s University with a BSc Geography, and discussed her work in Network Rail, teaching and now the EA. She is currently working on the delivery of the Eastbourne-Pevensey Coastal Management Scheme, a crucial engineering project designed to [...]

Our Modern History and Classical Civilisation students were joined by Alice Trickey-Roberts from English Heritage. Alice delivered a talk to the students about careers within the English Heritage charity and the importance of keeping our historical sites alive and cared for. English Heritage cares for over 400 historic buildings, monuments and sites. This includes prehistoric sites and grand medieval castles. Through these sites with rich history, the charity helps to bring the story of England to life for over [...]

Our Level 2 and Level 3 Hospitality students were joined by Naomi Scully, Event Manager at the De La Warr Pavilion. The Level 2 students were tasked to plan and set up a corporate upcoming event with the potential of helping out on the day. Naomi delivered a presentation to students about the important processes involved in planning and running events. Our Level 3 students will put these lessons to practice as they plan, prepare, and run an event [...]

Our First Year Psychology students attended a talk delivered by The University of Law which explored Psychology in Action. Students discussed different career and study pathways around the study of Psychology. They were also asked to imagine themselves as educational psychologists and suggest potential support plans for neurodivergent primary school students using their psychological knowledge.

Our first year Music Production students were joined by Ben Morgan-Jones, the owner of Rye Audio & Co. Ben delivered a talk introducing students to progression routes and opportunities within the music industry. He also led a mixing workshop guiding students through the process of mixing a track. Students enjoyed this practical workshop which helps them understand and practice the skills in mixing, and the opportunities in the music industry once they leave Bexhill College.

Our First Year Criminology students attended a workshop delivered by The University of Law which explored Criminology Investigation. Students were tasked to examine the witness statements and evidence for the case of Stephen Lawrence. They had to demonstrate their criminal and legal understanding through mock trial debates and were challenged with the concept of how they would convince the judge that the defence or prosecution team are right.

Our Level 2 and Level 3 Catering students were joined by Hulya, an ambassador for the Burnt Chef Project, which is a globally recognised not-for-profit Social Enterprise. The Burnt Chef Project is fully committed to making the hospitality profession healthier and more sustainable by focusing on people's well-being first. Hulya spoke to the students about Mental Health and Wellbeing to help raise awareness. This was to give students ideas about coping strategies and to help make them understand that [...]

Our Level 1 Personal and Social Development students were joined by the youth workers from the local Health Bus. The students received information about where to gain support and advice on contraception and the services that the Health Bus provides in the local community. This teaching helps to support the students in their unit on contraception information.

Our Sports Massage and Personal Training students were joined by Richard Pringle. Richard spoke to students about how to start their own fitness-related business, covering topics around branding and logos, advertising, and tips for starting a business from scratch. This was useful information for our students to obtain when thinking about their career aspirations after college.