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SECONDARY CAREERS ADVICE

Introduction to Careers and the World of Work is formally tackled in years 9 and 10.

In year 9, through the PSD programme, students explore possible career choices, enabling them to make the best choices when they embark on the IGCSE courses in year 10. This includes targets in terms of extended and core level studies as well as subject choices as is the case with History and Art, and Business Studies.

In Year 10, the focus is on personal strengths and suitability for a chosen career. Students have the opportunity to participate in workshops related to job applications, where they have to apply for a job and then be interviewed for it along with other members of the group. This is usually the highlight of the course!!

Information relating to career choices, suitability, university courses as well as training is also made available.

The aim is to provide accurate and useful guidance for students starting to consider career options. The course is constantly updated in response to the rapidly changing world of work. The school takes its responsibility in preparing students for the demands and complexities of an increasingly high-tech global workplace very seriously.

All students are encouraged to 'aim high' in their initial aspirations, in the understanding that ambitions identified in lower secondary will very likely change before key career decisions such as selection of post-16 subjects and university courses are considered.

Outside speakers visit the school to provide first hand information on professions that students are considering.