Careers Education
Our dedicated Careers Team provides high-quality Careers Education, 石榴视频, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) to inspire, motivate and empower our students to achieve their aspirations. We are committed to ensuring that every young person leaves 石榴视频 equipped with the knowledge, skills and confidence needed to succeed in further education, apprenticeships, training and employment.
We use the Gatsby Benchmarks to shape, develop and continually enhance our careers provision. You can find out more about the benchmarks here: . These nationally recognised standards help us ensure that students receive an outstanding programme of careers support that is regularly reviewed and evaluated. Our latest Compass evaluation for 2025-2026 confirms that 石榴视频 continues to achieve all eight Gatsby Benchmarks.
石榴视频’s Careers Programme empowers every student to recognise their strengths, explore ambitious futures and make confident, informed decisions about their next steps, enabling them to thrive in an ever-changing world.
石榴视频 is committed to ensuring that all students, including those with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) and those identified as disadvantaged, have equal access to high-quality careers education, information, advice, and guidance (CEIAG). Careers provision is tailored to meet individual needs and may include personalised guidance, additional support with applications and transition planning, employer encounters, workplace experiences, and targeted interventions to address potential barriers to progression. The school works closely with students, parents/carers, external agencies, training providers, employers, and further and higher education institutions to ensure that all learners are supported in making informed choices about their future pathways. 石榴视频 regarding careers support, opportunities, and resources for students with SEND and disadvantaged students is available on the school website and can be accessed through the Careers Lead or the SEND Department.
Our CEIAG and Provider Access policies can be viewed on our policies webpage.
Careers Lead: Mrs D. Porter (careers@poolehigh.poole.sch.uk)
Work Experience Co-ordinator: Mrs. A. Neesam
Aspirations Leader: Mrs K. Thompson
UCAS & Pathways Co-ordinator: Mrs A. McCarthy
Careers Advisor: Arron Rigby
Students
At 石榴视频, we believe that every student is entitled to high-quality careers education and guidance. Our comprehensive careers programme includes dedicated careers-focused lessons, PSHE, employer encounters, guest and alumni speakers, skills workshops, enterprise events and competitions, work experience and work shadowing opportunities, visits to further and higher education providers, careers fairs, application support, and one-to-one careers guidance interviews with our Level 6 qualified Careers Adviser.
All students are offered careers guidance appointments throughout Years 10 to 13, ensuring they receive personalised support at key decision-making stages. Additional appointments can be requested at any time through a form tutor or Head of Year.
We are also excited to be introducing , our comprehensive careers and destinations platform. Unifrog provides a central hub where students can explore opportunities, record and reflect on their careers-related learning journey, and access impartial information about future pathways. The platform also plays a key role in supporting our work experience programme for students in Years 10 and 12, helping them to prepare for, track and make the most of these valuable experiences.
Parents
We want all parents and carers to know that we are here to support both them and their child when making important decisions at key transition points throughout their education. Members of our Careers Team are available at transition events, including the Year 9 Options Evening and Sixth Form Open Evening, to provide guidance, answer questions and help families explore the opportunities available.
We are incredibly grateful to the parents, carers and members of our wider community who support our careers programme by offering work experience placements, workplace visits, employer encounters, guest speaker opportunities and alumni talks. These experiences play a vital role in helping students develop their understanding of the world of work and the pathways available to them.
If you would be willing to share your career journey, talk about your business, organisation or industry, or provide opportunities for our students to engage with the workplace, we would be delighted to hear from you. Equally, if you have contacts who may be interested in supporting our careers programme, please get in touch.
Parent Introduction to Unifrog - KS3
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Employers
石榴视频 warmly welcomes employers and industry partners to work with us in supporting and inspiring our students. There are many ways to get involved, including offering work experience placements, delivering presentations, hosting workplace visits, participating in careers fairs, leading workshops, and contributing to assemblies and employer encounters.
We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of the many employers and organisations that play a key role in our careers programme. Our valued partners include BCP Council, Sunseeker, J.P. Morgan, Network Rail, Lighthouse, Chewton Glen, RSPB Arne, the National Trust, Hotel du Vin, and the NHS, to name just a few. Their contributions help bring learning to life by providing students with valuable insights into a wide range of industries, careers and pathways.
We are always keen to build new relationships with businesses, organisations and professionals who share our commitment to preparing young people for their future. By working together, we can broaden students’ understanding of the opportunities available to them, inspire ambition, and help them make informed decisions about their next steps. If you would like to support our careers programme, we would be delighted to hear from you.
Our Provider Access Policy can be accessed .
Teachers
At 石榴视频, we are proud of our well-established careers programme and remain committed to maintaining achievement of all eight Gatsby Benchmarks, the national standard used to measure excellence in Careers Education, 石榴视频, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG).
Across Key Stages 3, 4 and 5, students follow a carefully planned and progressive careers curriculum through PSHE. This programme is designed to equip young people with the knowledge, skills and confidence to make informed decisions about their future and focuses on:
- Exploring career pathways and opportunities
- Developing employability skills
- Managing change and transitions
- Decision-making and oracy
- Identifying choices and opportunities
- Understanding the links between curriculum subjects and careers
- Preparing for life in the wider world
Careers Across the Curriculum
Careers education extends far beyond dedicated careers lessons. Teaching staff and subject departments play an active role in supporting our careers provision, ensuring that students regularly encounter real-world applications, industry insight and career-related learning within their subjects. By embedding careers education into the curriculum, we help students understand the relevance of their learning and the wide range of opportunities it can lead to.
Our new careers platform, , supports this approach by providing careers-focused professional development for staff and resources that help teachers bring meaningful careers learning into their lessons.
We also actively develop partnerships with employers, businesses and organisations to enrich curriculum delivery and provide students with valuable insight into the world of work.
In addition, our tutor programme and Personal Development Days provide dedicated opportunities for careers education and aspiration-building activities. Through these experiences, students benefit from meaningful encounters with employers, further education and higher education providers, access to up-to-date labour market information, and opportunities to develop the skills, attributes and confidence valued by today's workplaces and future employers.
Aspirations
At 石榴视频, we are committed to ensuring that every student has the opportunity to explore the wide range of experiences available beyond the classroom. We encourage students to discover their strengths, broaden their horizons, and gain a deeper understanding of the exciting opportunities that await them in their future lives and careers.
Below, you will find a selection of websites showcasing programmes, competitions, summer schools, mentoring schemes, and other enrichment activities designed to develop skills, raise aspirations, and inspire ambition. Some opportunities require an application, while others are open to all students.
Resources
Exeter Scholars – mentor programme
Oxford University – Programmes for state school students
(year 10)
(Year 12)
Imperial College – summer schools
Sutton Trust – Summer Schools
Southampton – summer schools pre and post 16
AUB – summer courses pre and post 16.
Oxford University – Competitions for students
Cambridge University - online webinars for years 10, 11 & 12
Southampton – summer schools pre and post 16
AUB – summer courses pre and post 16.
