Careers Education and Employability endeavour to provide information, advice and guidance to all pupils. Rapid changes are taking place in the labour market, driven by technological advances and global economic activity. Young people are required to make informed choices and this can be developed through Self-Awareness, Careers Exploration and Career Management. A large range of external organisations are invited into school to share their expertise and advice. The Careers Service NI is introduced to pupils in KS3 to assist with the decision making process for GCSEs. Within KS4 the Careers Service and Careers teacher interview all pupils to ensure that informed decisions are made with regard to Post 16 progression.
Subject:
Careers
Levels Taught:
KS3
GCSE/KS4
Post 16
Staff:
Mrs D Wilkinson (HoD)
KS3:
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Pupils in Year 10 will receive one period of Careers per fortnight.
This will be used to deliver:
- Self-awareness which will aim to identify personal strengths and weaknesses
- Decision-making skills
- Personal Career Planning
- Career researching skills
- Personal interviewing skills
- Subject choices
KS3:
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GCSE/KS4:
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Pupils in Year 11/12 will receive one period of Careers per fortnight.
This will be used to deliver:- A further understanding of self-awareness
- Investigation of career opportunities
- Work experience opportunities
- Career interviews
- Interview skills
- Local industry awareness
- Visiting speakers from the local community
- Attendance to career conventions
- Post 16 options
- Links with DEL(Department of Learning) Careers Advisors
GCSE/KS4:
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Post 16:
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Within Sixth Form, careers support, advice and guidance is available to all students. Our aim is to assist students to make realistic and achievable choices beyond Year 14. Careers staff assist pupils with the completion of UCAS applications to enable university entry.