Careers Programme

Year group

Activity

Purpose

Gatsby benchmarks

8

Enact Solutions Productions

Drama based presentations designed to engage and inform young people about careers within the NHS. These are based around raising aspirations or awareness of different career pathways.

1, 2, 5

Heathrow STEM generation challenge 2023

The opportunity is facilitated by Learning to Work and supported by Heathrow colleagues. Using real-life scenarios to inspire and excite, students will learn about the many different career paths available at the airport and, using a variety of skills, will take part in a hands-on Micro:Bit robot workshop.

1, 2, 5

Brooklands Innovation Academy

This is an inspirational STEM experience for young people, aiming to inspire and support students to become the next generation of scientists and engineers. There will be numerous speakers and workshops from leading businesses in the STEM field such as Haleon, Balfour Beatty and McLaren.

1, 2, 3, 5, 6

9

Options Workshop

For students to explore post-16 options and understand what career pathways stem from each subject.

1, 3, 4, 8

Options Evening

For students and parents that explains the content of options courses and offers the chance for questions regarding the KS4 curriculum.

1, 3, 4

External career speakers

For students to gain a greater understanding of where certain GCSE subjects could take them. Information given will help inform future decisions.

1, 3, 4, 5

St Mary’s University Summer School

To support students in accessing Higher Education by hosting them for a welcoming and immersive visit at the university. To get a positive first look at university which supports their transition into Year 10 the following autumn.

3, 7

One-to-one careers interviews

1. interviews regarding student’s post-16 option choices with an impartial career advisor.

1, 3, 8

10

College Taster Days – Brooklands and Strodes.

To give students the opportunity to experience further education and gain a deeper insight into the various courses that are available.

1, 3, 4, 7

Mock interviews, speed networking and CV Workshops

To provide the opportunity to prepare for and practice interviewing skills in an environment similar to an actual interview. To engage with as many different career backgrounds as possible, developing understanding of different career pathways. To develop students understanding of CV writing.

1, 2, 3, 5

One-to-one careers interviews

1. interviews regarding student’s post-16 option choices with an impartial career advisor.

1, 3, 8

11

One-to-one careers interviews

1-1 interviews regarding student’s post-16 option choices with an impartial career advisor.

1, 3, 8

ALPS Apprenticeships

To explore different pathways and options available to students at post-16 level – A levels/BTEC/apprenticeships etc. An assembly will be delivered to the whole year group with a workshop the following week for those students wanting to explore apprenticeships further as a post-16 option.

1, 3, 7

Spelthorne Apprenticeship Fair

To gain face-to-face access to apprenticeship providers and explore options available with local employers. To gain a greater understanding of the apprenticeship process.

1, 3, 5, 7

Revision techniques

Exposes students to different methods. Develops their understanding of the value of revision and the impact it has on their future.

1, 3

College Assemblies

To inform students of the application process and the different course pathways that are available to them at college (A Levels, BTEC, T-levels).

1, 3, 7

All year group

Careers Fair

The opportunity to meet numerous post-16 education providers so students can gain valuable information and explore their options, whilst asking any questions they have face-to-face.

1, 2, 3, 5, 7

Please note: the activities in bold are offered to the whole year group.