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:
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from career and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each pupil
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers and employees
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further and higher education
- Personal guidance
Our Careers Pathways
Key Stage 3 Career Pathway
- Regular Communication from Careers Leaders
- Access to C+K Career Advisor
- Careers Meetings upon request
- Assemblies led by Careers Team
- Careers Website: training and sessions on MyDirection
- Access to MyDirections, Job Explorer Database (JED) and UCAS, SACU, Buzz via website
- Year Group Google Classroom with bespoke information
- Get Organised Careers Fairs organised by C+K
- Directions
- Super Learning Days annually
- Access to Alumni & SEND Alumni
- DigData Challenges online
- National Apprenticeship Week Activities (March)
- Big Bang Digital Fair – NEC Birmingham
- Year 9 Guided Choices Evening including Career Team
- Employability Skills Workshop
- L4L Lessons – Careers
- Year 9 University visit
Key Stage 4 Career Pathway
- Regular Communication from Careers Leaders
- Access to C+K Career Advisor
- Group and Individuals Careers Meetings
- Assemblies led by Careers Team
- Careers Website: training and sessions on MyDirection
- Access to MyDirections, Job Explorer Database (JED) and UCAS, SACU, Buzz via website
- Year Group Google Classroom with bespoke information
- Get Organised Careers Fairs organised by C+K
- Directions
- Personal Development Days annually
- Access to Alumni & SEND Alumni
- Personal Statement and CV Writing Sessions
- National Apprenticeship Week Activities (March)
- STEM Events
- Preparation for Working Life Presentations
- L4L Lessons with Employers eg Covea
- Understanding the Role of Social Media in the World of Work – LinkedInetc
- Presenting Yourselves – Interviews
- Presentations on LMI by DWP
- Being Confident & Keeping Motivated – Lattitude7
- Producing an Achievement file
- Apprenticeship Updates (weekly)
Key Stage 5 Career Pathway
- Regular Communication from Careers Leaders
- Access to C+K Career Advisor
- Personal Careers Meetings
- Assemblies led by Careers Team
- Careers Website: training and sessions on MyDirection
- Access to MyDirections, Job Explorer Database (JED) and UCAS, SACU, Buzz via website
- Year Group Google Classroom with bespoke information
- Get Organised Careers Fairs organised by C+K
- Directions
- Personal Development Days annually
- Access to Alumni
- Personal Statement and CV Writing Sessions
- National Apprenticeship Week Activities (March)
- STEM Events
- Apprenticeship & University Fairs
- University Visits
- High Education Week – UCAS
- Decisions@18 Conference for Jobseekers
- Year 12 Work Experience – Virtual/On-Site
- Occupational Research
- Work Shadowing
- Access to JobFAQs & UniFAQs via MyDirections