Careers
Our main objective when it comes to careers education, information, advice and guidance is to ensure that our students have the best possible opportunities following their time in education and that they are the most prepared candidates when applying for their future options in a competitive world.
Careers education, information, advice and guidance is embedded in the structure of learning at Valley Park School and runs through the core of the curriculum. Assemblies, dedicated form times, group work, one to one support, parental meetings/presentations and work experience are just a few ways in which students can access careers guidance. The input is age appropriate and tailored to the individual needs of each student.
An impartial careers adviser, Mrs West, is employed full time to deliver careers education, information, advice and guidance to all students. This support is specifically designed for each year group and we continue to work with students once they have left us to ensure they have reached a secure future destination.
We utilise the Gatsby Benchmark Compass tool to ensure we are continually assessing and updating our careers programme to meet statutory requirements and the needs of our learners. In addition, all students use Unifrog to support them with careers related learning and decision making at pivotal transition points, through our PSHE spiral curriculum.
As well as a permanent, full time careers adviser, the school follow government guidance by inviting a range of employers and training providers to deliver sessions within school. If you would like to support our careers programme, use the Get In Touch form below.
For further information on our careers programme and relevant contact details please see our Careers and Provider Access Policy below. Students and parents can access further impartial advice on the National Careers Service website.
Careers and Provider Access Policy
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