Click on a heading below to learn more about that year group.
Year 7
Our offer begins as students start school, within assemblies and form periods students get the opportunity to identify transferable skills. Students are introduced to the wide variety of options ahead of them including University, apprenticeships and employment. They begin to investigate current and possible future careers through the card game PANJANGO.
Year 8
Students build on the knowledge gained in Year 7. They continue to investigate current and possible future careers through the card game PANJANGO. Towards the end of the academic year students complete an enterprise challenge as part of their Wider Learning week programme.
Year 9
In Year 9 our students are introduced to UNIFROG, our careers software. They get the chance to upload their profiles and search potential careers based on their interests. In addition, students have the opportunity to attend a borough wide careers fair, where they can ask questions and find out about potential careers. Students then select their KS4 options.
Year 10
Year 10 sees students building towards a two week work experience in the summer term. Throughout the year they have the opportunity to meet and hear from employers and alumni as well as learn about the post 16 pathaways. Students complete a half-term of careers-related learning within PSHE. Students also continue to develop their UNIFROG profiles.
Work Experience “Own Find” Form
Year 11
A key year, Year 11 focuses on next steps. Students continue to build their profiles on UNIFROG and begin their applications. Students continue to receive advice and guidance on getting them to where they want to be. Students also get the opportunity to speak to a fully independent careers advisor.
Year 12
Students are introduced to post 18 options including Degrees, Apprenticeships, Degree Apprenticeships and Employment. Students begin to look at University options and visit universities. Students considering the apprenticeship route are given additional guidance and support. Throughout the year students hear from employers as part of their enrichment programme and within lessons. They continue to build their profiles on UNIFROG and are offered a wide range of opportunities via Teams.
Year 13
Students finalise their UCAS applications. Students following the apprenticeship / degree apprenticeship route. Students can organise an additional appointment with an independent careers advisor. They continue to build their profiles on UNIFROG and are offered a wide range of opportunities via Teams.
Summary
Year |
Autumn Term |
Spring Term |
Summer Term |
7 |
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Assembly and tutor group opportunities – employability skills
PANJANGO |
WLW – Enterprise Challenge |
8 |
Assembly and tutor group opportunities – employability skills |
Assembly and tutor group opportunities – employability skills
PANJANGO |
Assembly and tutor group opportunities – employability skills
WLW – Enterprise Challenge
PANJANGO |
9 |
Assembly and tutor group opportunities – employability skills |
Key Stage 4 options event
Introduction to UNIFROG |
UNIFROG |
10 |
Assembly and tutor group opportunities – employability skills
UNIFROG |
Networking event with providers and employers
Work experience preparation sessions
UNIFROG |
Work experience
UNIFROG |
11 |
Assembly on opportunities at 16
UNIFROG |
Post-16 evening
Post-16 taster sessions
Apprenticeships – support with applications
UNIFROG |
|
12 |
Profile building
UNIFROG |
Big Idea Challenge
Post-18 assembly – introduction to apprenticeships
UNIFROG |
Small group sessions: future education, training and employment options
UCAS prep
KICKSTART programme |
13 |
HE and higher apprenticeship applications |
Assembly and small group opportunities – employability skills |
Apprenticeships – support with applications |