We work alongside with the Careers and Enterprise Advisor Network who can provide valuable links with local business people to help engage our students in various ways to develop valuable insights into the world of work.

We use the Compass tool to monitor how well we are delivering the  Gatsby benchmark which helps identify strengths and areas for development of our provision.

In Key Stage 3 students have the opportunity to meet a local employer or representative of various industries. This helps to broaden the students understanding of the skills and qualifications needed for these careers.

Students in Key Stage 4 complete personal and social development that covers a selection of the following:

• job exploration
• skills/qualities needed in the workplace
• job interview skills
• work experience placement; putting together a CV
• finding and responding to job adverts
• understanding the concept of career
• maintaining work standards
• planning and participating in an enterprise activity and
• Health & safety in the workplace.

The full curriculum maps can be accessed here.

Additional opportunities to access Careers Information and Guidance include:

• Careers focused assemblies
• Attendance of the annual Post-16 Options Evening
• Transition visits to familiarise students with their Provider of choice
• Our Careers Coordinator provides personal advice and guidance for students and their parents/carers to prepare them for work related learning
• A bespoke two-week block work experience is arranged for students in KS4 which includes preparation for an interview, the interview with employer, close monitoring and site visits throughout
• Some students go on to extended work placements where appropriate
• Personal Advisors  from  Connexions, a  leading provider of Careers, information advice and guidance for young people in Essex, attend Year 9 and 11 annual reviews, working alongside teachers to offer advice in selecting a suitable Post-16 placement.

Please see our Accessibility Plan arrangements, which are reviewed annually.

If you wish to discuss any of the matters related to  Careers Education and Guidance, please contact our  Careers  Coordinator, Mrs Jo Park via (01702) 462322  or email : jpark@st-nicholas.southend.sch.uk.