Careers

Careers Education, Information, Advice, and Guidance

We embed careers into our curriculum from year 7 through to the end of year 11 to ensure that all of our students can make informed choices about their future. Our careers programme is embedded within tutor time and our project 5 curriculum, on a weekly basis, as well as within curriculum subjects. There are additional careers lessons within KS4 PSHE lessons.

As part of our careers offer, students participate in career events, hear from motivational guest speakers, visit colleges and universities and gain experiences of workplaces across a broad range of sectors through visits and work experience.

We offer impartial Careers Information Advice and Guidance at key stage four and work closely with the local authority and post-16 providers to identify suitable pathways during the transition review process.

Support for parents and carers is available to ensure all stakeholders are fully informed of the requirements in regards to the careers guidance and provide support for all stakeholders to fully engage in the process of transition.

The programme is designed to inspire and motivate students to fulfil their potential by exploring different fields of work, identifying where their interests lie and equipping them to make informed choices about their future career route, based on up-to date knowledge of the employment market.

One to one support is provided for students to develop CVs and personal statements as well as apply for post-16 education, employment and training. This is personalised to the needs of the learner.

Our aim is to challenge stereotypes and raise aspirations for young people with special educational needs who face adversities within education. We strive to actively promote equality and diversity and help overcome barriers to progression from secondary education into post-16 education, employment or training.

Students progress on to a range of colleges and further education within the East Riding as well as apprenticeships and vocational provider pathways.

Careers Programme

If you would like more information please contact our Careers Lead – Samantha Tordoff email: tordoffs@erhub.org.uk Tel: 01482 304986

Parental support for Careers

Families play a key role in shaping career decisions and there are many ways you can support your child with their career planning. Being aware of current labour market information and the opportunities available to your child can help you support them to make an informed decision about the best option for them.

Some of the ways you can influence your child include:

Regularly talking to your child about a variety of jobs. These could be any of the careers you encounter on a day to day basis or jobs that family and friends have.
Talk about career events they have taken part in
Highlight their strengths and skills
Listen without judgement when your child is talking about interests or ideas. Encourage them to pursue interests and ambitions.
Support your child to explore different career paths. When they express an interest in an occupation ask questions such as “what do you like about that job” “what do you think that job might involve”
Review areas of interest on career information websites to help your child recognise the realities of that occupation or industry and explore routes into it
Attend careers fairs and open events
When your child has had personal guidance with a Careers Advisor talk to them about their careers action plan

Useful websites

Exploring labour market information

https://www.logonmoveon.co.uk/

https://skillshullandeastyorkshire.co.uk/

https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/

https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/

Career Zones – Success at School

Start Your Perfect Career – Careers Advice – WorldSkills UK

Information for parents

Career Conversations, an Interactive Parent Child Toolkit – Talking Futures

https://amazingapprenticeships.com/app/uploads/2024/10/October-2024-Choices-Magazine-1.pdf

https://www.careerpilot.org.uk/parent-zone