Careers education for Years 7-9 is delivered through the PSHE curriculum, drop down days, assemblies, tutor time activities and talks. 

In Year 7 students will be introduced to the world of employment through topics such as assessing their personal strengths, careers, raising aspirations, leadership, and understanding behaviour at work.

In Year 8 there is an exciting competition about working in the NHS with a focus on equality of opportunity - the theme is careers in the NHS and life choices. Students are exposed to job descriptions, adverts and create their own application for the job for which they feel they are best suited. There is an analysis of the skills needed for the job. Students also learn strengths and behaviours required in the workplace and participate in a workplace visit.

In Year 9 students will understand career sectors and be exposed to labour market information. They will explore career pathways and important themes such as equality at work, and participate in an interview skills project with partners from business.

Every year group has access to a programme of industry speakers and educators supporting exploration of all pathways post 16 and 18. Key stage 3 students are introduced to the range of options from Year 7 and knowledge is consolidated as they move up the school. Themed events such as National Apprenticeship Week and National Careers Week ensure that students meet with employers and employees in order to have the opportunity for meaningful conversations. All students have access to the extensive programme of Careers Insight talks and assemblies, and attend the school Careers Fair. Careers information is embedded in all subjects' schemes of work and labour market information is shared regularly via the Careers Bulletin and in class. UNIFROG has been embedded across all year groups in school to support students on their Careers learning journey, with the capacity to document events and achievements and produce a comprehensive, progressive and personal record of student Career development.

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Careers education in Year 10 is delivered through PSHE via specific employability modules, drop down days, assemblies, tutor time activities and talks. In Year 10 students learn how to write a CV, how to apply for a job with confidence and will also have an opportunity to learn interview skills.

In Year 11 the careers modules continue to be embedded in PSHE with the focus is on self-efficacy, future opportunities, personal leadership and readiness for work.

In both years speakers are invited to educate students in exploring all pathways including A Levels, apprenticeships, T Levels and employment. In addition, all Year 10 students receive a one-to-one careers guidance interview with an impartial careers advisor and participate in the work experience programme, designed to develop their employability skills and support them to make good decisions about their next steps.

Themed events such as National Apprenticeship Week and National Careers Week ensure that students meet with employers and employees in order to have the opportunity for meaningful conversations. All students have access to the extensive programme of Careers Insight talks and assemblies, and attend the school Careers Fair. Careers information is embedded in all subjects' schemes of work and labour market information is shared regularly via the Careers Bulletin and in class. UNIFROG has been embedded across all year groups in school to support students on their Careers learning journey, with the capacity to document events and achievements and produce a comprehensive, progressive and personal record of student Career development. 

Click here for the Key Stage 4 Options and Academic Guide

In Year 12 and Year 13 careers guidance has a focus on Post 18 progression which can take the form of gap year, employment, apprenticeships or university. Most students choose to go to university, although an increasing number successfully secure apprenticeships. To prepare for these pathways there are numerous key events across the two years which engage both parents and students and all routes are supported with access to appropriate advice and guidance.  The UCAS process is embedded in the sixth form programme, students have access to apprenticeship clinics for application advice and mentoring, and tutoring and guidance is available for Oxbridge and Medi/Vet.

Year 12 students attend the UCAS Fair and have the option to attend the Festival of Skills to support technical pathways and employment, in addition to the Gordon's School Careers Fair. Year 12 are required to participate in the work experience programme, designed to develop their employability skills and support their choices. All students are introduced to LinkedIn before undertaking work experience so they have the skills and knowledge to start building their network.

Themed events such as National Apprenticeship Week and National Careers Week ensure that students meet with employers and employees in order to have the opportunity for meaningful conversations. All students have access to the extensive programme of Careers Insight talks and assemblies. Careers information is embedded in all subjects' schemes of work and labour market information is shared regularly via the Careers Bulletin and in class. UNIFROG has been embedded across all year groups in school to support students on their Careers learning journey, with the capacity to document events and achievements and produce a comprehensive, progressive and personal record of student Career development.

Click here for the Sixth Form Options and Academic Guide