Careers
Preparing students
for life beyond school
A structured careers programme that builds ambition, confidence, and real-world understanding
overview
Careers at All Saints
Our careers programme helps students take meaningful steps towards their future, building ambition, confidence and the ability to make informed choices about education and employment.
Through PSHE lessons, tutor time, visiting speakers, and links with the local community, students develop the skills and awareness needed to succeed beyond school.
PROGRAMME
How students
are supported
Students receive structured support at each stage, helping them understand opportunities, build confidence, and prepare for life beyond school.
01
Key Stage 3 (Years 7-9)
Students begin exploring different career pathways, developing awareness of opportunities and understanding their strengths and interests.
02
Key Stage 4 (Years 10-11)
Students receive more targeted support, including meetings with employers and further education providers, as well as preparation for post-16 pathways.
03
Work experience
All students complete a one-week work experience placement in Year 10, helping them develop confidence and real-world skills.
Guidance
Our careers programme
Our careers programme is guided by the Gatsby Benchmarks and the Career Development Institute framework, ensuring students receive high-quality, structured careers education.
- A stable careers programme
- Learning from career and labour market information
- Addressing the needs of each student
- Linking curriculum learning to careers
- Encounters with employers and employees
- Experiences of workplaces
- Encounters with further and higher education
- Personal guidance
ACCESs
Provider access
All students are given opportunities to meet with apprenticeship and technical education providers in line with national guidance.
- Two encounters during Years 8–9
- Two encounters during Years 10–11
These experiences help students understand a wide range of pathways, including apprenticeships, T Levels and further education.
PATHWAYS
Careers education
through the school
Students follow a pathway that shapes their GCSE subject choices, helping them build a curriculum suited to their strengths and future goals.
Year 9
(Options stage)
Students begin making GCSE choices, supported by guidance that helps them consider future pathways.
Year 10
(Experience and exposure)
Students take part in work experience and encounter further education providers, including college taster opportunities.
Year 11
(Preparation for next steps)
Students receive continued guidance and employer encounters as they prepare for post-16 applications.
CONTACT
Careers lead
For further information about careers education at All Saints, please contact:
Mr K Mbullu
k.mbullu@allsaintscc.org.uk
Next Step
Explore
future pathways
Learn more about GCSE choices and how subjects connect to future careers.
