Futures - Careers Support
At Ibstock we ensure that pupils are provided with Careers Guidance right from the start of their Senior School journey.
Through a whole range of resources, events, lesson time and one-to-one interviews pupils gain an understanding of the many opportunities available to them from qualifications to careers. By the time they are presented with options further up the school, they are well equipped to make informed decisions.
See also Sixth Form Careers and Higher Education.
From Senior 7 careers support is delivered throughout the year through:
- Curriculum time – Our Senior 7 and 8 Pathways Programme focuses on routes into specific careers, the various skills needed and the rapidly changing world of work. Pupils design and pitch business ideas, explore the importance of soft skills, such as creativity, and explore the role of AI in the workplace.
- Pastoral time – Careers Skills sessions helping pupils to identify current skills and explore skills required in the world of work.
- Throughout the year – Numerous external speakers, many of whom are alumni, discuss their varied careers and pathways into them. Many immersive work experience opportunities are shared with the pupils.
- Parent Events – Annual Careers Forums and further up the school, GCSE Options event explain the process, with tips about things to consider when supporting pupils’ selections.
- Senior 9 Pupil Interviews - One to One interviews with each pupil to discuss GCSE Option Choices and future plans.
In addition to the above, Senior 10 and Senior 11 benefit from much extra support in the form of lectures, Careers based lessons, Tutorial Days and assemblies. Time is dedicated to one-to-one meetings to discuss Careers aspirations and work experience.
Senior 10 and 11 Careers Events
- Annual Futures Fair – an opportunity to hear from over 20 professionals about their careers to date. Each pupil picks three sessions to attend, based on their interests and ambitions.
- National Careers Week
- Higher Education Event – Alumni return to discuss University, work experience and
- Themed Career Weeks, such as Sustainability Week
- Morrisby Profiling Assessment
- Make Me a Medic Day (Senior 11)
- Alternative Pathways, Work Experience opportunities and Career Pathway Lecture (Senior 11)
- Deep Dive into Degree Apprenticeships, hosted by alumni.
- The Weekly Futures Newsletter offers a range of careers related opportunities, explores specific industries and offers insight into studying abroad.
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