During Key Stage 3 you are entitled to partake in opportunities in
the PSE programme that will help investigate the World of Work.
Our school works in close partnership with Careers Wales to offer
you a comprehensive programme of activities in the areas of CEG and
WRE that will help prepare you for the world of work, or further
education and training.
Staff will also work in partnership with your parents/guardians who
will be invited to an evening meeting to discuss your progress in
subjects and your personal development
You will also be provided with opportunities to receive advice,
information and guidance from your Form Tutor, Careers Teacher and
your Careers Wales Advisor.
They will talk to you about a number of issues:
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how the
world of work is changing |
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the
types of jobs or training that might be available to you in the
future |
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how you
can develop your skills, abilities and interests to help you
choose the right pathway in Key Stage 4. |
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how to
find careers information about different courses, the
qualifications you might need and what opportunities there might
be. |
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how to
plan for the future. |
A programme of Work related events has been devised in Years 7 to 9,
so that you can gain the knowledge and skills required to
confidently tackle the future.
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PSE
lessons - that will allow you to develop your knowledge
about yourself and the world around you |
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Careers Wales Online - You will be given access to the
website which contains a lot of good advice |
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Using
the Careers Library - Investigate information available in
books, videos, leaflets and on computer |
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Dynamo - A chance for you to meet employers who will tell
you about their careers and how they have started their own
business ventures |
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Careers Day - Activities like the Real Game and
presentations from a variety of employers |
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Young
Entrepreneurs - A chance for you to develop your talents of
entrepreneurship |
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Other
subject lessons linked to careers |
Throughout the program you can expect to be:
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Treated
as an individual, but equally with others |
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Given
up-to-date careers information and impartial advice |
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Treated
with respect by visitors to the school who are part of the
careers programme |
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Given
extra help if you require it |
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Offered
an appointment with the school Careers Advisor to discuss your
views and ideas |
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Given
the chance to keep a record of your achievements and progress
over the year and to write about your experience in work |
Some further assistance to help you decide:
If you are uncertain about your future or need some help in planning
your learning pathway, take a look at these websites they may help
(The websites will open in a new
window).
Careers Wales -
www.careerswales.com - an award winning site
offering a wealth of information about careers and learning
pathways. You can build your own eportfolio, take part in online
quizzes and get lots of good advice on how to plan your future.
Connexions -
www.connexions-direct.com - Click on the link
for Career DIY, then choose an area you would like to work in. You
will be given information about ideas and qualifications needed for
that career.
s-cool -
www.s-cool.co.uk - This website gives you lots of
information about choosing subjects. It also gives you information
about some of the things you can do with the subjects you are
thinking of choosing.
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