Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Contact: futures@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
Read below to meet our current careers team for 25/26
Read below to meet our current careers team for 25/26
Debbi Hodson (RCDP)
Head of Department for FYi Learner Resources & Futures, Career Lead
NPQ Middle Leadership qualification
Postgraduate Certificate in Career Leadership
NVQ Level 4 in Childcare and Management (CACHE)
NVQ Level 3 in Leadership and Management (ILM)
Email: debbi.hodson@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
Tracey-May Clarke
Career & Employability Officer
First Class BA (Hons) in Business & HR Management
Kinesics Analyst and Specialist in Neurodivergent Communications (Certified)
Maybo Positive Behavioural Support (Certified)
Youth Mental Health First Aider & Suicide Awareness (MHFA & Level 3)
Level 3 in Counselling, Safeguarding & Customer Service
Level 2 in Career Information, Advice & Guidance (IAG)
Currently undertaking Level 6 Career Development training (2025–2026)
Email: tracey-may.clarke@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
Amy Pezet
Employability & Work Placement Officer
BA Music - 1st Class Degree
3 A's at A Level in English, Music and Geography
Protective Behaviours Practitioner
Mental Health First Aid Awareness Course
Understanding Children and Young People’s Mental Health
Email: amy.pezet@blackpoolsixth.ac.uk
ABOUT THE TEAM
ABOUT THE TEAM
"I cannot praise the LRC and Futures enough. An absolutely invaluable resource for our students." Taken from our student survey 23/24
"I cannot praise the LRC and Futures enough. An absolutely invaluable resource for our students." Taken from our student survey 23/24
The Futures Team was created to provide students with support in looking into their next steps and their future career plans.
We are here to help you look at steps after college. Plus, work experience, placements and helping with finding part-time work.
Our goal is to provide you with the resources and guidance you need to make informed decisions about your future.
The team consist of industry specialists with experience ranging from early years management, international translations, education behaviour and neurodiverse communications.
The Futures team offer support via 1:1 chats, workshops, events & guest speakers
What experience & knowledge the team can offer
What experience & knowledge the team can offer
About Debbi:
From early years educator and children’s rep to Head of Learning Resources and Careers, Debbi's journey has always been about guiding growth, whether in a child’s first classroom or a college's career service.
Today, she leads the development and implementation of careers and resource programmes, working closely with employers, universities, and fellow professionals to create meaningful pathways for students and lifelong learners.
Debbi is especially passionate about:
Equipping learners with the tools to navigate an ever-changing career landscape
Collaborating with like-minded professionals to raise the profile of careers education
Championing inclusive and accessible resources for all learners
Debbi joined Blackpool Sixth in August 2010
About Tracey:
Tracey, a proud ADHD'er, has a varied background spanning between the UK and Spain. She moved to Spain at the age of 18, after not knowing what to do after college. She joined the Flying Colours holiday team as a children's rep. But after making a home there, she decided to stay on after the season ended. She was offered a job as a translator for the Spanish police force, but couldn't speak any Spanish! She soon learned and came back to the UK 7 years later....
Since returning to the UK, Tracey has done everything from trouble shooting for a pub company, managing toy stores, working in HR and occupational wellbeing. Most recently working with neurodivergent apprentices and ensuring they looking after their mental health in the workplace.
Tracey brings in mental health, body language, and neuroscience to help young people figure out their next steps in a way that actually makes sense to their brains.
Tracey has been at Blackpool Sixth since March 2025.
About Amy:
Amy brings a wealth of experience across a range of sectors, including customer service at Warner Brothers, social care, education, and charity work. She’s had the pleasure of working alongside big national organisations like the NHS and the British Heart Foundation, as well as supporting smaller charities and non-profits.
With a friendly and approachable style, Amy offers a holistic and proactive approach to career planning. She loves inspiring others to explore their options while keeping things grounded in reality. Organized and dedicated, she's genuinely passionate about helping students discover their next step with confidence.
Amy has been at Blackpool Sixth since August 2025.
Gatsby BenchmARKS
Gatsby BenchmARKS
As a college we adhere to the Gatsby Benchmarks.
As a college we adhere to the Gatsby Benchmarks.
The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework of 8 guidelines that define the best careers provision in secondary schools and colleges.
The Gatsby Benchmarks are a framework of 8 guidelines that define the best careers provision in secondary schools and colleges.
futures booklet 2020.pdf
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