Careers
All pupils at CCF receive a comprehensive careers programme, which includes impartial information, advice and guidance. The programme supports pupils and allows them to make well-informed, reasoned decisions about their future education and careers by giving pupils knowledge of the available paths and options into the world of work.
Pupils will receive information through standalone careers lessons as part of the MyZone curriculum, whole-school career of the week activities; tutorials, assemblies, options events, Year 11 individual careers interviews, a comprehensive UCAS support programme for Year 13 and a Careers week for Year 12, as well as through external speakers and organisations who are invited to meet with pupils.
Our careers provision aims to enable pupils to make informed, realistic choices about their future, in line with the Gatsby Benchmarks and in compliance with the Baker Clause.
Key staff
Careers Advisor
Gerry Stonehouse
Email: gerald.stonehouse@ccfplus.com
Telephone: 0208 349 3581
Careers Lead
Ms D Pienaar
Email: info@ccfplus.com
Telephone: 0208 349 3581
Careers Link Governor
Ms S Tarique
Email: info@ccfplus.com
What is Careers Education and Guidance?
The CEG programme recognises the need for young people from Year 7 to develop career management skills so that they are better prepared to take their key decisions – Key Stage 4 Options in Year 9 and their Post 16 Options in Year 11.
What opportunities are offered in Careers Education and Guidance?
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Year 7 |
Assembly Career encounters and guest speakers Career of the week Curriculum Focus Careers Week |
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Year 8 |
Assembly Career encounters and guest speakers Career of the week |
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Year 9 |
Assembly Career encounters and guest speakers KS4 Options Event Career of the week Curriculum Focus Careers Week Smashing the Glass Ceiling |
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Year 10 |
Assembly Career encounters and guest speakers Careers Workshop Career of the week Unifrog introduction Smashing the Glass Ceiling |
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Year 11 |
Assembly Career encounters and guest speakers Small group or individual sessions: Future Education, training and employment options KS5 Options Event Support with Applications Participate in Apprenticeship Week Apprenticeship fairs * 1-2-1 meeting with a member of SLT to discuss KS5 options Career of the week Aspiration Pathway Post-16 Options Events, including vocational and apprenticeship pathways. |
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Year 12 |
Assembly Career encounters and guest speakers Visits to Higher Education Fairs Small group or individual sessions: Future Education, training and employment options Participate in Apprenticeship Week Apprenticeship fairs * Aspiration and Tradition Pathways Work experience Careers week with a range of guest speakers from a variety of vocations Career of the week |
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Year 13 |
Assembly Career encounters and guest speakers Visits to Higher Education Fairs Small group or individual sessions: Future Education, training and employment options Support with Applications for UCAS and Government Apprenticeship website. Aspiration and Tradition Pathways Career of the week Participate in Apprenticeship Week |
Student interactions with employers vary from year to year due to availability of speakers and placements. If you, or someone you know, would be keen to offer a work placement or speak with our students, please email Mr. Stonehouse who will place you on our Careers Register. Your support is very much appreciated.
Pupils acquire the skills to:
- Investigate learning and career opportunities
- Make informed judgements about learning and career options
- Understand how these choices will help them to achieve their ambitions
- Enable them to successfully manage key transition points
How do we measure the impact of the careers programme?
Our data for student destinations (Education and Employment) and student destinations over time can be found here.
The careers lead will also review the programme based on feedback from pupils, staff and parents.
Key sites (pupils and parents):
Careers information and advice from the Careers Writers Association with a mass of useful information for pupils aged 11 – 21.
The website section has detailed links to specific employment sectors.
Videos and information on a wide range of careers. Also includes quizzes to help generate ideas.
www.nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk
Hundreds of job profiles and career-related topics.
A website with a series of short films describing different jobs, with new film clips added regularly.
Main site for university applications including information for pupils and parents.
Link to the Stamford Test which helps to match pupil preferences to courses.
Lots of information about training courses
Advice for pupils about apprenticeships, jobs and training
Details of employees offering apprenticeships and training
Pupils can register to receive weekly updates
The main website that advertises all apprenticeship opportunities
Can be searched by geographical region or by employment sector
Pupils can register to receive weekly updates