Careers

Aims

Our careers programme aims to provide students with the knowledge, skills, and experiences they need to make informed decisions about their future education and career pathways. We do this by focusing on:

Self-awareness: Helping students understand their strengths, interests, and aspirations.
Career exploration: Exposing students to a wide range of career possibilities and the pathways to reach them.
Decision-making: Equipping students with the skills to make informed decisions about their GCSE options, post-16 pathways, and future careers.
Employability skills: Developing the skills and attributes that employers value, such as communication, teamwork, and problem-solving.

Content Overview

We deliver our careers programme through a variety of activities and events, including:

PSHE lessons: Careers education is embedded within our PSHE curriculum, covering topics such as self-awareness, career exploration, and decision-making.
Assemblies: We hold careers assemblies featuring guest speakers from various industries and professions.
Employer visits: We invite employers into school to talk to students about their roles and the skills required for their industry.
Mock interviews: We provide students with the opportunity to practise their interview skills in a mock setting.
Work experience: We arrange work experience placements for students in Year 10 to gain real-world experience in a workplace setting.
Careers fairs: We host an annual careers fair where students can meet with representatives from a variety of employers and educational institutions.
Xello & Unifrog: We use these online platforms to provide students with access to careers information and guidance resources.

Gatsby Benchmarks

We are committed to meeting all eight Gatsby Benchmarks to ensure that our careers programme is of the highest quality. Here's how we are working towards each benchmark:

A stable careers programme: We have a comprehensive careers programme that is regularly reviewed and updated.
Learning from career and labour market information: We use a variety of resources, including Xello and LMI for All, to provide students with up-to-date information about careers and the labour market.
Addressing the needs of each student: We provide personalised guidance to students to help them make informed decisions about their future.
Linking curriculum learning to careers: We make explicit links between the curriculum and careers, helping students see how their studies relate to the world of work.
Encounters with employers and employees: We organise employer visits, careers fairs, and other events to give students the opportunity to meet with employers and employees.
Experiences of workplaces: We arrange work experience placements for students in Year 10.
Encounters with further and higher education: We organise visits to colleges and universities and provide students with information about post-16 options.
Personal guidance: We provide one-to-one guidance to students to help them make informed decisions about their future.

Provider Access Policy Statement

A provider wishing to request access should contact Mrs Ince-Sargeson, Assistant Headteacher.

Telephone: 01257 400990

Email: lince-sargeson@shevingtonhigh.org.uk

Labour Market Information

At Shevington High School, we are committed to providing students and parents with up-to-date Labour Market Information (LMI) to help them understand the world of work and make informed decisions about future career paths. Below are key resources and tools for exploring local and national LMI:

Explore job profiles, average salaries, and growth opportunities:

National Careers Service Website

Our school uses Xello to help students explore careers, identify skills, and match their interests to suitable career pathways. Xello provides interactive tools and LMI tailored to the North West region.

Xello Login

The North West is a vibrant and diverse region with growing industries and exciting opportunities. Key sectors include healthcare, digital technology, advanced manufacturing, and green energy.

Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA):
Learn about emerging industries, regional trends, and local career opportunities.
GMCA Careers Portal
Cheshire and Warrington LEP (Local Enterprise Partnership):
Insight into skills priorities and local business growth areas.
Cheshire & Warrington Careers Hub
Lancashire Careers Hub:
Information on careers and skills development in Lancashire.
Lancashire Careers Hub

The Careerometer allows students and parents to compare jobs based on salary, working hours, and future demand.

Careerometer by LMI for All

Apprenticeships are a growing pathway in the North West, with significant opportunities in construction, healthcare, and digital sectors.

Apprenticeships.gov.uk

Key Contacts

The Careers Leader - Miss Fowles (PSHCE & Careers Leader)
The Senior Leadership Team member responsible for Careers - Mrs Ince-Sargeson