Programme Overview
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| Year 7 | Employer Encounter TBC | ||
| Year 8 | Careers Fair – Employer and Education Event A market stall style event where students can meet local, regional and national employers alongside further education providers, explore career pathways, learn about the skills and qualifications required, and access information on training, apprenticeships and employment opportunities. |
University Technical College (UTC) Event A dedicated event giving students the opportunity to meet UTC representatives, explore specialist technical and vocational pathways, understand entry requirements, and learn about progression routes into further study, apprenticeships and future careers. |
College Tasters An event offering students the chance to experience taster sessions at a local college to explore courses, develop new skills and gain insight into post-16 pathways. |
| Year 9 | Careers Fair – Employer and Education Event A market stall style event where students can meet local, regional and national employers alongside further education providers, explore career pathways, learn about the skills and qualifications required, and access information on training, apprenticeships and employment opportunities. |
Key Stage 4 Options Evening An open evening where parents and students can visit subject stands, speak with teachers, and access guidance to support informed choices for GCSE and Key Stage 4 pathways. |
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| Year 10 | Careers Fair – Employer and Education Event A market stall style event where students can meet local, regional and national employers alongside further education providers, explore career pathways, learn about the skills and qualifications required, and access information on training, apprenticeships and employment opportunities. |
College Tasters An event offering students the chance to experience taster sessions at a local college to explore courses, develop new skills and gain insight into post-16 pathways. |
Sixth Form Taster Sessions giving students the opportunity to experience sixth form lessons, explore course options, and gain insight into post-16 study to support informed subject and pathway choices. |
| Job of The Week Weekly tutor time activity, featuring labour market information, role responsibilities, typical working hours and environment, essential skills, entry requirements, career pathways, and opportunities for progression. |
Job of The Week Weekly tutor time activity, featuring labour market information, role responsibilities, typical working hours and environment, essential skills, entry requirements, career pathways, and opportunities for progression. |
Job of The Week Weekly tutor time activity, featuring labour market information, role responsibilities, typical working hours and environment, essential skills, entry requirements, career pathways, and opportunities for progression. |
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| Work Experience Preparation Sessions Interactive sessions designed to help students get ready for their work experience placements, covering application skills, workplace expectations, health and safety, and how to make the most of the opportunity. | Work Experience An opportunity for students to spend time in a real workplace, develop practical skills, gain insight into different industries, and build confidence for future career decisions. |
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| Year 11 | Careers Fair – Employer and Education Event A market stall style event where students can meet local, regional and national employers alongside further education providers, explore career pathways, learn about the skills and qualifications required, and access information on training, apprenticeships and employment opportunities. |
UK University & Apprenticeship Search Fair This exciting and informative event will provide attendees with the opportunity to speak to a multitude of exhibiting universities and apprenticeship providers. These will include; Russell Group, red brick and modern institutions, as well as apprenticeship providers and local colleges. The fair will feature a wide range of vital seminars including: UCAS Personal Statement & Application Advice, Why take an Apprenticeship, Choosing a University Course, Higher and Degree Apprenticeships and Student Finance. |
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| Job of The Week Weekly tutor time activity, featuring labour market information, role responsibilities, typical working hours and environment, essential skills, entry requirements, career pathways, and opportunities for progression. |
Job of The Week Weekly tutor time activity, featuring labour market information, role responsibilities, typical working hours and environment, essential skills, entry requirements, career pathways, and opportunities for progression. |
Job of The Week Weekly tutor time activity, featuring labour market information, role responsibilities, typical working hours and environment, essential skills, entry requirements, career pathways, and opportunities for progression. |
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| Personal Careers Guidance Meetings One-to-one sessions where students receive tailored advice on career pathways, post-16 options, skills development, and future education or employment choices. |
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| Post-16 Application Support Structured sessions providing students with guidance and practical support to complete applications for sixth form, college, apprenticeships, or training programmes. These sessions include CV writing, personal statements, and mock interviews, ensuring students are confident, well-prepared, and able to make informed choices about their post-16 pathways. |
Post-16 Sixth Form Interviews: Individual interviews for students applying to the school’s sixth form, providing guidance, discussing aspirations, and supporting informed decisions about course choices and next steps. |
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| Sixth Form Taster Sessions for successful applicants, giving students the opportunity to experience sixth form lessons, further explore their course options, and gain insight into post-16 study. |
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| Year 12 | Careers Fair – Employer and Education Event A market stall style event where students can meet local, regional and national employers alongside further education providers, explore career pathways, learn about the skills and qualifications required, and access information on training, apprenticeships and employment opportunities. |
Personal Careers Guidance Meetings One-to-one sessions where students receive tailored advice on career pathways, post-18 options, skills development, and future education or employment choices. |
Work Experience An opportunity for students to spend time in a real workplace, develop practical skills, gain insight into different industries, and build confidence for future career decisions. |
| UK University & Apprenticeship Search Fair This exciting and informative event will provide attendees with the opportunity to speak to a multitude of exhibiting universities and apprenticeship providers. These will include; Russell Group, red brick and modern institutions, as well as apprenticeship providers and local colleges. The fair will feature a wide range of vital seminars including: UCAS Personal Statement & Application Advice, Why take an Apprenticeship, Choosing a University Course, Higher and Degree Apprenticeships and Student Finance. |
University Guest Speaker Programme Opportunities for students to hear from university representatives and alumni through tailored talks and workshops. These sessions include guidance on UCAS applications, student finance, and insights from former students, helping learners make well-informed decisions about higher education pathways. |
University Engagement and Progression Tailored opportunities for students to engage with universities, including outreach events, taster days, subject-specific workshops, and guidance on higher education pathways. |
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| Lincoln Bishop University Widening Participation Programme Widening Participation programmes play a crucial role in creating fairer access to higher education by providing tailored support to students from underrepresented backgrounds. Through initiatives such as contextual offers and financial assistance, these programmes help to reduce barriers that might otherwise prevent students from pursuing university education. |
Apprenticeship and University Parents’ Evening An information event designed to support both students and their families in exploring post-16 and post-18 options. The evening includes guidance on apprenticeships and university pathways, advice on writing effective personal statements, and practical information on applications, entry requirements, and progression routes |
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Ongoing Careers and Progression Support
In addition to the events listed above, all students will take part in UNIFROG’s Careers Development Institute (CDI) spiral curriculum. This is a structured programme that gradually builds students’ knowledge, skills, and confidence in planning their future, revisiting key themes each year at a deeper level as they progress through school. The full outline of this spiral curriculum can be seen here:CDI Spiral Curriculum
Both students and parents will be provided with access to the UNIFROG online platform, which includes a comprehensive careers and subject library. This resource allows young people and their families to explore university courses, apprenticeships, training opportunities, and career pathways all in one place, helping them make well-informed decisions about next steps.
To further support families, a careers briefing is included in the weekly newsletter that is sent to parents. This includes up-to-date labour market information linked to the school’s “Job of the Week,” so parents can stay informed about employment trends, skill needs, and opportunities available to their children in the future.
Finally, to ensure careers learning is embedded across the curriculum, each subject area delivers at least one dedicated careers lesson per year. These lessons highlight how subject knowledge and skills connect to real-world careers, helping students to understand the relevance of their studies and the wide range of opportunities available beyond school.
Personalised Careers Experiences
To meet the individual needs and interests of each student, data collected from UNIFROG’s Careers and Subject Libraries, where students can add favourites to record their preferences, will be used to guide personalised support. The UNIFROG shortlisting tool also allows students to identify potential courses, careers, and opportunities that match their interests and aspirations. By analysing this information, the school can offer targeted career experiences, such as bespoke university taster events, or employer interactions, that are most relevant to each student. This approach ensures that every pupil receives guidance and opportunities tailored to their unique ambitions and strengths, helping them make informed choices about their future pathways.
In addition to the planned programme, students will also be kept informed about a wide range of virtual opportunities as they arise. These will be advertised directly to them through Microsoft Teams, ensuring they have easy access to up-to-date information. Opportunities may include virtual university events, online career insight talks, and virtual work experience placements, all of which provide valuable experiences to broaden students’ understanding of potential future pathways.
