Careers Information for Parents

KS3

Year 7

Students are introduced to our Springwest Virtues through our Character Curriculum. In both their Character lessons and on Character Days, they have opportunities to develop and reflect on these virtues. 

Students have employer interactions on Character Days.

Year 7s have weekly PSHE lessons which include 'Career of the week'. 

Year 8

Students develop their critical thinking and communication skills through their Character lessons which are underpinned by the Trivium. They also have a CEIAG assembly to encourage them to begin to think about what skills and qualifications they might need when they leave school. From Year 8, students are able to be part of our collaboration with Aim Higher/ Uni Connect.

Students have employer interactions on Character Days.

Year 8s have weekly PSHE lessons which include 'Career of the week'. 

Year 9

Students work with local charities through the First Give Programme. They complete research into the charity's vision, operations and marketing; allowing them to see first hand how a company operates.

Option Choices 

Students have assemblies from each option subject that is offered for GCSE/BTEC. We also host a GCSE options evening for students and parents to ensure that students make informed choices about their KS4 courses. 

Students have employer interactions on Character Days.

Year 9s have weekly PSHE lessons which include 'Career of the week'. 

KS4

Year 10 

The focus on Character Days is CEIAG. During these days, students will hear from local colleges, sixth forms and universities. They will also complete skills tests and reflect on their results, investigate different careers and begin writing college/ sixth form/ job personal statements. All Year 10 students have a mock interview with an external professional and receive feedback. 

In addition, we provide talks for students on apprenticeships, local labour market information and different options for post-16. 

Work Experience 

All of our Year 10 students complete work experience in the summer term, allowing them to gain valuable real life experience. Last year's placements included: shadowing an MP in Parliament, working with an electrician, working at MRM communication solutions, working at media company UM London and working at local nurseries and primary schools. 

WEX Form
Example Cover Letter 
WEX info slides

Year 11

Our Year 11 students receive more personalised careers advice from our Connexions Advisor who meets students one on one. We also provide information to families through our Year 11 Post-16 Information Evening. All Year 11 students are supported to apply for their next steps by their ACO, tutors and subject teachers. They also have the opportunity to attend a careers fair in the autumn term.