3. Supporting our Students

All students have a programme which addresses their needs.

Our Careers Team

Rachel Adams will lead our team which will include the following staff members:

Neil Clapham (Headteacher)

Jo Hooper (Head of 14-19)

Claire White (IAG– careers advisor)

Paula King (Family Support)

Pupils are currently receiving the following careers related support or participating within the activities listed below during their journey through school:

Key Stage 3 (RSHE LTP)

• Pupils identify their own characteristics.

• Exploring a range of jobs in the community by using on line tools.

• Challenging stereotypes in the workplace.

• Taking part in a mini enterprise project.

• What would be your dream job?

• What job do I want to do and what skills are needed.

Key Stage 4 (Careers LTP)

• Take part in a mini enterprise project.

• Use relevant computer programmes to match skills to jobs.

• Identifying which skills are relevant for which jobs.

• Complete application forms.

Key Stage 5 (Careers LTP)

• Pupils can access a range of work experience placements.

• A weekly work-related learning lesson to focus on employability skills and explore options for their future

Link to Transitions Pathway

A Multitude Of Choices

The website below is a great starting point for investigating careers and choices as you progress through your education. It includes:

An assessment that suggests careers that match your skills
A database of different careers, how to get started and what to expect
Information on a range of courses to support you and organisations to help

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk

The website below allows you to explore different careers based on the subjects that you are interested in. What can you do with a history qualification beyond be a teacher? Turns out quite a lot.

First Careers, careers advice school children

Apprenticeships

Apprenticeships at 16 and 18 are a valuable pathway for young people interested in entering the workplace. Apprenticeships combine practical training in a job with study.

A link to explain how subjects relate to different apprenticeships is below

Apprenticeship Subject Links

As an apprentice you’ll:

be an employee earning a wage and getting holiday pay
work alongside experienced staff
gain job-specific skills
get time for training and study related to your role (at least 20% of your normal working hours)

Apprenticeships take 1 to 5 years to complete depending on their level.

Apprenticeships have equivalent educational levels.

	Level	Equivalent educational level
Intermediate	2	GCSE
Advanced	3	A Level
Higher	4,5,6 and 7	Foundation degree and above
Degree	6 and 7	Bachelor’s or Masters degree

Some apprenticeships may also give you an additional qualification, such as a diploma.

Apprentice pay and the National Minimum Wage

There are different rates of pay for apprentices depending on your age and what year of your apprenticeship you’re in.

Your employment contract should confirm your rate of pay.

Aged 16 to 18, the current National Minimum Wage rate for an apprentice is £4.15 per hour.
Aged 19 or over and in your first year, the current National Minimum Wage rate for an apprentice is £4.15 per hour.
Aged 19 or over and have completed your first year, you’re entitled to the National Minimum Wage or National Living Wage rate for your age.

The website below is the government site that allows access to a range of courses and providershttps://www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship