For students – Careers in Eyecare

For Employers, For students, For teachers, Work 10 July 202410 July 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Celebrate Youth Employment Week 15–19 July

Businesses can boost their engagement and recruitment strategy and young people discover fresh opportunities during Youth Employment Week from 15–19 July. Young people Find lots of information and advice about your future options at Youth Employment Week Discover carers and pathways to suit your strengths Build your skills and boost your confidence Explore lifelong learning to progress your career Employers Download your toolkit to get free resources Download activities and social media assets from the Youth Employment Week hub Use your social…

A levels, Education, For students, Students, Study 28 June 202427 June 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Everything you need to know about the EPQ

The Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) is a standalone qualification, designed to develop students beyond the usual Level 3 course and to prepare you for university or your future career. It's worth half an A-level. You choose your own topic and title, with guidance from teachers. This is an independent project, a chance to really dig deeply into an area that interests you. What is an EPQ? The EPQ can be: a dissertation – a 5,000 to 6,000-word piece of writing…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Dispensing optician, Education, Exams, For students, For teachers, Optical assistant, Optometrist, Students, Study 26 June 202425 June 2024 Kaye McIntosh A Levels, abdo college, ABDO Level 6 Diploma, anglia ruskin, apprentice, bradford college, City & Islington College, clearing, dispensing optician, Glasgow Caledonian University, optical assistant, optometrist, optometry, UCAS, university

Get ready for results day: Clearing

You’ve finished your A Levels, Highers or BTECs and are nervously waiting to find out how you did. It’s worth looking into your options now so you can hit the ground running if the big day doesn’t go the way you hope. Results day is the most stressful date for many students. It may feel like disaster if you don’t get the grades for your chosen course, but there are options. Universities still want you – more than 50,000 students…

A levels, Apprenticeships, For students, Students, Study 17 June 20246 June 2024 Antonia Chitty

After college, what next?

If you are in the lower sixth or your first year at college, tutors and parents may be asking you what you plan to do next. It feels like the pressure is on and you have to have a plan for the rest of your life ... but don't worry. There are lots of options available to you and you have time to choose what you'd like to do. The number of apprentices is rising. An apprenticeship is a great…

A levels, Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, For teachers, Study, Work 12 June 202412 June 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Six reasons to be a vision scientist

Ophthalmic and vision science is a little-known career, but one that offers you a great future. These specialists assess the structure and function of the eye and the visual system. They are experts in disorders of vision, eye diseases and the visual pathway. This is a great choice for many reasons. Our top six are: 1. Combine science and technology with people skills You need to be able to help and reassure patients and work with the wider, multidisciplinary healthcare…

A levels, Apprenticeships, For students, GCSEs, Students, Study, T Levels 3 June 202428 May 2024 Antonia Chitty

Choosing the right sixth form college for you

If you are doing your GCSEs, you also have to think about what next. Do you want to go to a sixth form college or stay at your school if it offers a sixth form? You could also look at apprenticeships. In this article we look at how to take your next steps when applying for sixth form colleges. Sixth form colleges offer several open days. If you are in year 10 you may get the chance to do a…

Apprenticeships, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, Looking for work, Optical assistant, Traineeships, Work 31 May 202431 May 2024 Kaye McIntosh

Clinical technicians – a great opportunity

A scheme for optical assistants to gain extra skills to support optometrists is celebrating its 500th graduate. Isabel Nibbs is now a Specsavers clinical technician after a 16-week training programme. The scheme gives people the skills to carry out pre-assessment procedures and collect diagnostic information, working under the supervision of an optometrist. The technicians support optometrists to provide better care. “The clinician technician training has enabled me to become more confident with patients and have a deeper understanding of how…

A levels, Careers in eyecare, Education, For students, For teachers, Orthoptist, STEM, Students, Work 28 May 202424 May 2024 Kaye McIntosh degree, orthoptist

Five reasons to choose a degree in orthoptics

1. Become a respected health professional Orthoptists are experts in diagnosing and treating defects in eye movement and problems with how the eyes work together, called binocular vision. They are registered with and regulated by the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC). To qualify, they study for a degree in orthoptics. You can find out more about the course, including where you can study, here. Each university sets their own entry requirements but they usually include good GCSE Maths, English…

A levels, For students, Students, Study 8 May 202423 April 2024 Antonia Chitty

Choosing your highers – your questions answered

If you’re at school in Scotland, and in S3 or S4, you might be thinking about choosing your Highers. You normally need to study towards four or five Highers in S5 – and may then go on to take Advanced Highers in S6. Scottish Higher qualifications (known as Highers) are subject-based qualifications. After taking Highers, you can go on to university, further study, training, or work. You can study for your Highers over one to two years, and will usually…

Careers in eyecare, For students, For teachers, Looking for work, Work 8 May 20248 May 2024 Kaye McIntosh sales rep

12 reasons to choose a career in optical sales

Optical sales representatives promote a manufacturer’s lens, frame or contact lens range to practices. You could be selling a designer brand and products that help people get the best vision possible, making a huge difference to their lives. Why choose this career? You are a people person. This is a great role if you enjoy meeting people and have strong communication skills. You’ll visit different practices every day, explaining your range of lenses or frames, and why they would suit…

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