Careers Pathway

At Brighouse High School our programme aims:

• To encourage all students to recognise and value their own skills and abilities and to appreciate their relationships with, and responsibilities towards, other people, the community and environment.
• To develop the skills which will help students make informed and realistic choices for their future.
• To enable students and parents to be aware of the alternatives and opportunities open to them at different stages of their life and to raise aspirations.
• To develop the skills, including communication and confidence that will be needed in new roles and situations.
• To encourage understanding and experience of the world of work through Work Related Learning (WRL) and enterprise activities.
• To promote equality of opportunity in respect of race, religion, gender and special needs disability.
• To develop students’ capabilities and to understand their own needs and abilities.
• To encourage students to investigate career opportunities both locally and nationally and through direct experience of the world of work, work related learning and enterprise activities.
• To encourage students to implement their career plans. To review and evaluate in order to make improved decisions and manage the transition processes effectively.

Gatsby Benchmarks

We are guided by the 8 Gatsby Benchmarks which are designed to ensure students receive good careers and enterprise provision whilst at Brighouse High School.

The 8 Gatsby Benchmarks:

1. A stable careers programme
2. Learning from career and labour market information
3. Addressing the needs of each pupil
4. Linking curriculum learning to careers
5. Encounters with employers and employees
6. Experiences of workplaces
7. Encounters with further and higher education
8. Personal guidance

Our Careers Pathways