Pupils in Year 8 have careers discussions within their PSHCE lessons and also conduct a careers investigation, match personality to careers choices in Computing Lessons. Pupils also investigation careers in their favourite subjects in the ‘Careers in Lessons’ Week.  Labour market information is open to pupils online and STEM presentations and iCould careers investigations take place

Pupils begin to think more intensively about careers in Year 9 and this is supported with a ‘Careers in Subject’ day when pupils discuss what jobs may be available in lessons.  Pupils also consider their GCSE options going into Yr 10 and have guest speakers on careers topics

Pupils in Year 10 are encouraged to think about alternatives to University learning with an activity with the Apprentices Trust. Pupils also enjoy a personalised interview to discuss their interests and how these may be aligned with an employment area. Pupils also have the first of their work experience sessions in the summer.  Pupils are also invited to attend the biennial Yashar Careers Convention to have meaningful encounters with educational providers and Employers about a range of professional, vocational, apprenticeship, applied learning and traditional university-based learning options. Pupils are also invited to take the Morrisby Tests. Pupils are updated via their Google Classroom about alternative external provider courses.

Year 11 pupils will have the opportunity to meet employers and course providers through a careers convention held at the school. Pupils will also engage in a career matching programme with Unifrog and begin to think about A-Level, Btec, T-level, as well as post-GCSE Apprenticeship routes. Pupils are updated via their Google Classroom about alternative external provider courses.

Year 12 will also be invited to the Yashar Careers convention evening and a UCAS/University entrance/BMAT test day. Pupils are invited to attend higher education open days and visits to Christchurch College, Oxford are arranged. Pupils have one-to-one unbiased interviews to discuss their academic and vocation options including diplomas and HNC/HND options are discussed. Pupils are invited to attend an Apprenticeship talk from the ASK.

Year 13 is a shorter year in terms of careers provision prior to pupils having study leave in the spring term. The year group will have the opportunity to attend open days and careers fairs offered by universities and to attend the Careers convention hosted by the school. Pupils will also be supported in their application to Sem/Yosheva and for Bmat testing.  Pupils are given personal surgery interviews should they wish to prepare them for university/job interview/apprenticeship talks. Pupils are updated via their Google Classroom about alternative external provider courses.