Pupils and parents attend first apprenticeship evening at Warwick School

The event, which was held on Monday, showcased apprenticeships to parents and students in Year 10 and above.

The evening began with an introductory talk from the National Apprenticeship Service, a government-run service which supports and helps young people to find an apprenticeship opportunity.

In Warwick Hall companies were set up to showcase their apprenticeships.

Tom Patrick, a sixth former at Warwick School, said: "What made this evening so interesting was the vast array of companies present. Whether you were interested in business and saw a possible future in corporate banking with Barclays or had the hope of helping others with Warwickshire County Council, the evening catered for all.

"One of the more unusual companies there was DSTL (Defence Science and Technology Laboratory), coincidentally represented by Jack Bould an Old Warwickian. They offer apprenticeships for those keen to get involved in engineering and more specifically in the defence sector.

"Overall, the evening was a complete success. Many came out of it with a different perspective on higher education; some used the opportunity to receive confirmation of what they already thought, seeking professional reassurance.

"The first-ever Warwick School Apprenticeship Evening was indeed what it said it would be “a really interesting and informative event” which was not only open to Warwick School but also Aylesford School, Myton School and North Leamington School."