Careers
It is increasingly apparent that universities and employers are not just looking for academic results but also for evidence of wider skills such as critical thinking, clear communication, diplomacy, leadership and teamwork. We therefore offer a wide range of extra-curricular and enrichment sessions to help our pupils develop these so-called ‘soft skills’ in preparation for life beyond school, with careers education being provided for pupils throughout their time at the school, summarised in the table below.
| Year | Provision |
|---|---|
| 7 | Careers lessons as part of the Reflections Programme |
| 8 | Careers lessons as part of the Reflections Programme |
| 9 | Careers lessons as part of the Reflections Programme with a focus on Key Stage Four options; GCSE Options Evening |
| 10 | Careers lessons as part of the Reflections Programme; school-funded careers and aptitudes testing by Morrisby; guidance on interpreting the Morrisby reports |
| 11 | Careers lessons as part of the Reflections Programme; guided research of post-16 options using Morrisby platform; Sixth Form Open Evening; transition meeting with Head of Year and Director of Sixth Form; A Level Options Evening; Networking Evening; Work Experience |
| L6 | Careers lessons as part of the Reflections Programme; Dukes Careers School with InvestIn; Networking Evening; launching UCAS using the Morrisby platform; encourage independent work experience; facilitating visits to university open days; apprenticeship fair. |
| U6 | Careers lessons as part of the Reflections Programme; completion of UCAS process through Morrisby; Networking Evening |