Careers guidance and events has long been recognised as a real strength within school and continues to be so under the leadership of Amneet Mehat who has built on the legacy of Iffat Ahmad. Currently, Amneet is busy organising our Careers Fair, inviting employers and educational providers to our Exam Hall for all learners to think about possible next steps and understand what is required to access these.

Last week, Amneet presented at the National Westminster Careers Conference and was able to share the various strategies we operate in school. Amneet’s career plan is comprehensive and is replicated by departments as can be seen in the image below from Design Technology. Amneet has worked hard to maintain our monthly careers breakfasts, where learners have the opportunity to attend a briefing by a variety of business representatives (often alumni of the school). This provides real inspiration for our learners and highlights just what is possible for them. They are always well attended despite their early 8am start.

If you do need some further information regarding careers and advice or could offer an opportunity for our learners, please do contact the school and ask for Amneet Mehat.

If you want to read about the other brilliant things that are happening in Batley, please read the Trust's CEO blog here: https://www.batleymat.co.uk/stream/news/full/1/-//

Gary Kibble 

The points below summarise the information shared with learners this week. 

1. Upcoming Events & Key Dates:

• Building Updates: Amphitheatre works are on track to finish by the October half-term, with the space available for use shortly after. Construction on the new "Glass Corridor" will continue until February 2027

2. Enrichment, Rewards & Opportunities

• Monday (3pm–4pm): Netball & Taekwondo / Martial Arts (Sports Hall).
• Tuesday (3pm–4pm): Mixed Sports & Football (Sports Hall).
• Performing Arts: Annual School Show meeting (Room 74, Mondays at lunch) and Performing Arts Society (Tuesdays during reflection time).

3. Attendance & Safeguarding

• Attendance Target (98%+): High attendance directly correlates with academic success and future opportunities. Missing just 15 minutes per day equates to 8 full days of lost learning per year.
• Attendance Bands: 100% (Perfection), 98% (Impressive), 96% (Good), 95% (Nearly There), 94% (Needs Improvement), 90% (Concern), 85% (Serious Concern - support plans provided).
• Safeguarding Contacts: Designated Safeguarding Lead (DSL) Jenny Fox (Y10/11 link), Deputy Headteacher Aejaz Laher, and Safeguarding Officers Kylie Hadaway (Y7–9), Salma Ilyas (Y11/BG6), and Saira Farooq (Attendance).