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Thurrock Council host special event to boost SEND students' employability skills

30 October 2025
Young people with SEND from across Thurrock took part in a special workshop that looked to boost the skills they could use in their supported internships and future employment.
Thurrock Council hosted a fantastic skills day at Grangewaters Outdoor Education Centre on 21 October, for USP College and South Essex College students on Supported Internships.
Supported internships are a structured, work-based study programme for 16- to 24-year-olds with Special Educational Needs and/or Disabilities (SEND), who have an education, health and care (EHC) plan.

Hundreds attend careers fair in Thurrock

24 October 2025
Over 200 residents in Thurrock attended a careers fair to learn about the growing opportunities in Construction, Green Skills, Transport & Logistics. 
The free event took place on Friday 24 October at The Old Court House in Grays, and was hosted by Thurrock Council in partnership with Jobcentre Plus (DWP). 
Residents in attendance had the chance to meet with a range of exciting employers and training providers, including: 

Thurrock offers careers support for young people after results day

1 August 2025
Young people in Thurrock who are not sure of their next steps into employment or education after receiving their Entry level, GCSE, A level or BTEC results in August are invited to see a Careers Adviser to discuss their next steps.
Between 10am to 1pm on Tuesday 26 August, the Inspire Hub in Grays will have career advisors available to discuss the opportunities available after receiving your results. 

Thurrock Council drives forward support for care leavers

10 October 2024
Thurrock Council is taking the steps to enhance the support available to young people leaving care, building on its previous commitment to recognise 'care experience' as a protected characteristic.
On 24 July 2024, the Full Council supported the motion to treat people who have been cared for by Thurrock Children's Services as a group with special protections, similar to those covered under the Equality Act 2010.
Following a cabinet meeting on Wednesday 9 October, Cabinet Members approved the use of protected characteristics for care leavers.

Students receive GCSE results

22 August 2024
Thousands of students across Thurrock received their GCSE results today, Thursday 22 August. 
Cllr Vikki Hartstean, Cabinet Member for Children's Services and Education, said: “It was wonderful to visit Grays Covent High School and The Hathaway Academy this morning to talk with some of the students who were receiving their GCSE results to hear all about their hard work and what they have planned for the future.
“I know some young people may be nervous about leaving secondary school and may be unsure of what route to take for their next steps.

A-Level and BTEC results day 2024

15 August 2024
Thurrock students are celebrating after receiving their A-Level and BTEC results today (Thursday 15 August).
Cllr Vikki Hartstean, Cabinet member for Children's Services and Education, said: "It was wonderful to speak to the students receiving their BTEC results this morning at South Essex College and hearing all about their future plans and aspirations.
"I know results day can sometimes be overwhelming for our students who may not necessarily know what they want to do next.

Results day advice and support available

7 August 2024
The Inspire Hub in Grays has arranged a special support session for anyone struggling to decide on their next steps following the GCSE, BTEC and A-level results days.
The session will be open from 10am until 3pm on Tuesday 27 August at the Inspire Hub in Orsett Road, Grays. It will be attended by the Inspire Hub's team of career advisors, as well as representatives from South Essex College, USP College and Central Training Group, who will be able to advise on options for apprenticeships, courses or universities.

Congratulations to students receiving their GCSE results

24 August 2023
Thurrock students are celebrating after they received their GCSE results today, Thursday 24 August 2023.
Cllr Adam Carter, Cabinet Member for Education, said: "This morning I visited Ormiston Park Academy and Harris Academy Ockendon. I met students receiving their GCSE results and it was wonderful to speak with young people about their grades and what their planned next steps and aspirations are.

Congratulations to students receiving their A-Level results

17 August 2023
Thurrock Council's Cabinet Member for Education has congratulated students after they received their A-Level results today.
Cllr Adam Carter said: "I would like to say a huge well done to everyone who got their A-Level results today. Pupils and staff have worked hard to overcome huge obstacles which faced them as they started their A-level studies in the midst of the COVID pandemic.
"Everyone who has got their results today should be proud of what they have achieved and I would like to congratulate each and every one of them.

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