Careers

Careers Education Information and Guidance

All students have access to specialist CEIAG.  Each student has an individual interview with a youth employment service representative, to discuss their options when leaving school.  The representative can help with writing an application form and they take students for college interviews.  They also continue to work with young people when they move onto post 16 education.

Students are given the opportunity to create Curriculum Vitaes and to research employment, training placements and apprenticeships.

Work Related Learning is embedded into the curriculum offered within the Campus.  Resources on careers, apprenticeships and college courses are all available to students.  There is also the opportunity to attend open days and careers fairs.  Sessions are given on interview techniques and mock interviews are carried out.  Career pathways are explored with employment professionals including signposting to funding.  Close links with apprenticeship providers and local businesses are maintained.  We work in partnership with the local college to ensure a smooth transition and provide appropriate support for all our students.

Work Based Learning and Work Experience

All our Year 10 and 11 students are offered the opportunity to participate in work based learning and work experience.

Opportunities to spend time in work placement are offered either as a block of one single week or one day per week over a school term.

All students are offered at least one placement.  However, we encourage students to spend time in a number of different workplace settings as this gives them an opportunity to explore different career opportunities.  All our WEX placements are health and safety checked and must conform to DfE guidelines.  Education Business Partnership - South West, carries out comprehensive checks on Work Experience providers in line with Health and Safety requirements.

Below is a list of the different types of employment our students can choose as a work placement: