Careers

Here is a summary our Careers and Work Related Learning at each key stage:

By the end of Key Stage 3, students will:

know how to use the careers library: all students are shown the careers section of the library during their induction in Year 7
have found out more about themselves, including their skills, talents and personal qualities
have explored possibilities for change through Empowerment Days and the broader curriculum.
know how to make decisions, such as choosing GCSE/BTEC options.
have learned about equal opportunities.
have had careers interviews with an independent careers advisor.
have visited 3 red brick universities, one each year.
have used U-Explore to find out more about the types of work they are suited to and interested in
have discovered more about the world of work and the choices they have to make
have started the process of action planning

used computer resources such as U-Explore to continue to find out more about the types of work they are interested in
attended dedicated sessions during Year 11 at which they are introduced to Unifrog and given their login details, so that they can explore future career paths and make informed decisions about their post-16 pathways
received more information about their post-16 options
developed an action plan
had a guidance interview with the independent careers advisor
had information about local colleges
had the opportunity to speak to employers and training providers about their prospects for the future

extended their self-knowledge, career exploration, career management and key employability skills
developed their career capital (e.g. with work experience, voluntary work)
devised a set of personal criteria to help them identify appropriate routes to their goals
researched, evaluated, obtained guidance on, chosen and applied for an appropriate opportunity and, if necessary, financial support
made a back-up plan in case things go better or worse than expected