Careers Education at Highfields School
We aim to enable our students to learn about the world outside and beyond school, so that they are aware of the opportunities open to them. We also aim to support our students in developing a range of skills, which will enable them to make the transition from school into the next phase of their lives. We recognise that guidance should be provided that is in the best interests of the young person, is presented in an impartial manner and that good careers guidance is distinctive to the needs of individual pupils.
Careers Education is delivered through PSHE in Years 7-11 and form time activities at Post 16, through Enrichment Days, tutor time, assemblies, information evenings and sessions/events with visitors. The curriculum is also seen as an opportunity for all teachers to link curriculum learning with careers.
The planned programme of activities enables our students to gain the knowledge, understanding, skills, attitudes and attributes required to make informed choices about their 14-19 pathways and to enable them to manage their careers and sustain employment throughout their lives. This will take into account each student’s abilities, needs and preferences.
Our Careers Leader is Mr J. Searson and our Careers Manager is Mrs K. Bromwich. We also have independent Careers Advisors that work in school from Ideas4Careers
