Meet the Careers Team

Meet the Careers Team

The Careers, Education, Information, Advice and Guidance (CEIAG) Programme at The Appleton School is designed to support students in developing the skills, knowledge and experience that enables and empowers them to make informed decisions about their future career options. We provide a comprehensive, impartial and up to date programme that meets the Gatsby Benchmarks and the Career Development Institute’s (CDI) framework for Careers Education.

The core programmes of study are delivered through CAPE (Citizenship and Achieving Personal Excellence), drop down days and during tutor time. Students also learn about careers throughout the curriculum and each department will deliver activities linking their subject to career pathways.

The Sixth Form programme consists of a varied series of visiting speakers from industry and education as well as visits to higher education establishments, employers and careers fairs.

All year 11 & 13 student will be given the opportunity to attend a careers interview with a Level 6 Qualified Careers Guidance Practitioner to discuss aspirations and next steps. Career interviews will be by appointment and it is vital that students attend promptly. Notice of appointment times are emailed directly via student email.

The careers office is N1a. We are open during break, Lunch and after school for students to drop in for further support and advice that may be needed, such as with college or Ucas applications, references, CV writing and interview techniques.

Why not pop in and say hello or drop us an email at careers@theappletonschool.org

Mrs Kate Palmer Careers & Employability Manager
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Miss Helen Kingsley Careers & Employability Administrator
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Baker Clause statements:

  • All advice given will be impartial ensuring that all post 16 pathways are explained and available to all students
  • The Academy will actively promote the engagement from all post 16 providers and make them available to all learners and ensure all sectors are represented in careers activities and initiatives.
  • There will be no bias attributed to academic, vocational or work opportunities as part of any part of the curriculum or careers guidance
  • All efforts will be made to ensure that the Gatsby benchmark threshold in achieved and this will be reviewed half termly as part of quality assurance and the review process.

The careers team will be delivering a programme to each year group which ensures that The Appleton Academy meets the government’s guidance on careers education. Which is the following;

Gatsby benchmark https://www.gatsby.org.uk/education/focus-areas/good-career-guidance

1 - A stable careers programme
2 - Learning from career and labour market information
3 - Addressing the needs of each pupil
4 - Linking curriculum learning to careers
5 - Encounters with employers and employees
6 - Experiences of workplaces
7 - Encounters with further and higher education
8 - Personal guidance

Careers Support for Students

Student Zone

Searching for career inspiration and ideas? Here you’ll find useful information and tools to help you plan for your future and meet your aspirations.

Unifrog is an integral part on the careers curriculum and is used in school throughout the academic year. All students have access to their Unifrog account and we would strongly encourage logging in for independent research regularly at home too.

Unifrog is a complete destinations platform that allows students to search for opportunities and make applications for their next steps. The data base is packed with information about career routes and the current labour market. There are lots videos and articles to discover and live webinars you can join that focus on specific industries. You’ll find really useful information about colleges and sixth forms spanning the country, with great advice regarding, courses, the difference in qualifications, distance, travel and bursaries. You can even search for live apprenticeships and make a short list to help you stay in control of your own destination.

Click here to log in https://www.unifrog.org/sign-in

If you are having trouble logging in to your account, please see Mrs Palmer or Miss Kingsley during your break or after school or email careers@theappletonschool.org

Unifrog Learning Journey:

Unifrog_Learning_Journey

Information about events and opportunities for students can be found on your Careers Notice Board on Google Classroom. This is updated regularly, so check in, so you don’t miss out!

All year 11 student will be given the opportunity to attend a careers interview with a Level 6 Qualified Careers Guidance Practitioner to discuss your aspirations and next steps. Careers Interview will be by appointment and it is vital that students attend promptly. Interview times are sent to your student school email. Please check regularly!

The careers office is located in Na1. We will be open during break, lunch and after school for students to drop in for further support and advice.

As part of the Careers programme students in year 7 to 13 will have opportunities to take part in workshops, hear from guest speakers and attend aspirational visits to further and higher educational sites.

For more Careers Information, Advice and Guidance visit:

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/home
https://www.essexopportunities.co.uk
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles
http://www.plotr.co.uk
http://www.careersbox.co.uk
http://www.icould.com
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
http://www.studential.com
https://www.mooc.org

Key Dates:

Green Careers Week: 6th – 11th November 2023

National Apprenticeship Week: 5th – 11th February 2024

National Careers Week: 4th – 9th March 2024

Year 10 Mock Interview Day

29th February 2024

In Year 10, students will experience a mock interview day, where they will meet industry professionals who will give feedback on interview techniques and CV writing. This is a great opportunity for the students to practice their social skills and build their confidence before going for their first job interview.

Year 12 Work Experience

1– 5 July 2024

In Year, the students will be going out into the community to undertake work experience placements. This provides our students with a real practical experience of what to expect entering the work place.

Further Education at College and Sixth Form

Are you thinking of Further Education at College or Sixth Form? There are a range of subjects and qualifications you could opt for.

The academic route is A levels. You will typically study three complimenting subjects for 2 years. Each Subject studied will end in an examination. You could then continue on to higher education at University or enter the world of work, embarking on your chosen career.

The vocational route includes a range of qualification types including BTEC, NVQ, CACHE, UAL. You will be focusing on one particular subject or industry. These courses are very practical and you may be required to attend a work placement too. These courses are mainly coursework-based, although some do include assessments for some units studied.

T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.

  • Attend as many College and Sixth Form Open Evenings as possible. These are usually with in the first term of Year 11. You can find dates and times advertised on the college web sites, in the career’s office and on your Careers Google Classroom.
  • Choose subjects you enjoy, excel in or that will support your next steps and career aims.
  • Consider the distance how you will travel each day.
  • Ask about a bursary. You may be eligible for financial support to help with the cost of travel or study equipment.
  • Ensure that the College or Sixth Form can provide the additional support you require.

Sixth Forms & Colleges:

The Appleton School info@theappletonschool.org
USP College www.uspcollege.ac.uk
South Essex College http://www.southessex.ac.uk
Writtle University College http://www.writtle.ac.uk
The Basildon Upper Academy https://www.basildonupperacademy.org.uk
Beauchamps Sixth Form mainoffice@beauchamps.essex.sch.uk
The Billericay School info@billericayschool.com
The Bromfords School office@bromfords.essex.sch.uk
The King John's School kjs@thekjs.com
The Fitzwimarc School info@fitzwimarc.com
Mayflower High School educate@mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk
Westcliff HS for Boys office@whsb.essex.sch.uk
Westcliff HS for Girls generalenquiries@whsg.info
South Essex College Southend learning@southessex.ac.uk
St. Bernard's High School office@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
Shoeburyness High School office@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
St. Thomas More High School office@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk
The Swayne Park School admin@sweynepark.com
Southend HS for Girlsoffice@shsg.org
Cecil Jones enquiries@ceciljones.net
Southend HS for Boys enquiries@shsb.org.uk
Chase High School chasehigh.school@chasehigh.org
Belfairs Academy enquiries@belfairsacademy.org.uk
First Intuition https://www.firstintuition.co.uk
Chelmer Valley High School school@chelmer.essex.sch.uk
Chelmsford County High School for Girls office@cchs.co.uk
Greensward Academy contactus@greenswardacademy.org
The King Edmund School adminoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk
Shoeburyness High School office@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
St Bernard’s High School office@stbernards.southend.sch.uk

Apprenticeships

If classroom-based learning is not for you, you may want to consider an Apprenticeship.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: You will work, typically, for 4 days a week, whilst being paid and then take part in formal training one day a week, either in the workplace, at a local college or with a training provider that will lead to a recognised qualification.

Aprenticeships

Links for live apprenticeship vacancies:

www.amazingapprenticeships.com
www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
www.thelightbulbapprenticeships.com
www.seetec.co.uk
www.southessex.ac.uk
www.nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk

Traineeships

What does a traineeship offer? Traineeships are a work-based education. You will be trained in the skills needed for a particular job. Usual training programs with work experience for young people are unpaid.

Links for Traineeship providers:

GOV.UK www.gov.uk/find-traineeship
J&E Training, Hairdressing Academy www.j-etraining.com
Changes Training Academy http://www.changestraining.co.uk
Eden Training, Health and Social Care www.edentraining.co.uk
Vocational Training Service www.vts.ac.uk
Central Training Group www.centraltraininggroup.com
Hall of Ivy www.hallsofivy.co.uk
Life Skills www.learnaliving.co.uk
TCHC Group www.tchc.net
The Princes Trust www.princes-trust.org.uk

Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to support your community whilst gaining vital skills essential to the world of work.

For local opportunities got to:

www.ngagethurrock.org.uk
www.volunteeressex.org
https://www.essex.gov.uk/jobs-and-apprenticeships/volunteering

  • Volunteer work adds value to your CV.
  • You can gain confidence and develop your social skills.
  • It may lead to paid work.

Higher Education

Thinking of going to University?

These are the key dates for 2024 entry.

Table1
Table2

www.ucas.com
https://www.timeshighereducation.com
https://russellgroup.ac.uk/about/our-universities

Free Resources

Looking for support creating a CV, cover letter or need interview tips? Follow the links below for some great advice.

www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/cvs/cv-templates
www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/cover-letters/cover-letter-templates
www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/interview-techniques/job-interview-tips

Careers Support for Parents

Parent Zone

Understanding how the careers team are working with your young person.

Students form year 7 to year 13 will have access to a careers programme, readying them for the world of work, impartially informing them about opportunities and encouraging their aspirations.

All students will have a Unifrog account which they will use in school, but are also able to access at any time. Unifrog is a data base which enables students to research career paths, search for courses at colleges and sixth forms, and explore live apprenticeship opportunities and much more. Students can then store the information and create a short list, giving them responsibility and ownership of their own destination options when leaving school and moving on to their next steps.

Students can click here to log in https://www.unifrog.org/sign-in

If your young person is having trouble logging in to their account, they can see Mrs Palmer or Miss Kingsley during your break or after school, or email [careers@theappletonschool.org]

Unifrog Learning Journey:

Unifrog_Learning_Journey

All year 11 student will be given the opportunity to attend a careers interview with a Level 6 Qualified Careers Guidance Practitioner to discuss their aspirations and next steps. Careers Interview will be by appointment and it is vital that students attend promptly. Interview times are sent to your student school email.

The careers office will be open during breaks and after school for students to drop in for further support and advice.

As part of the Careers programme students in year 7 to 13 will have opportunities to take part in workshops, hear from guest speakers and attend aspirational visits to further and higher educational sites.

For more Careers Information, Advice and Guidance visit:

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/home
https://www.essexopportunities.co.uk
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles
http://www.plotr.co.uk
http://www.careersbox.co.uk
http://www.icould.com
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
http://www.studential.com
https://www.mooc.org

Key Dates:

Green Careers Week: 6th – 11th November 2023

National Apprenticeship Week: 5th – 11th February 2024

National Careers Week: 4th – 9th March 2024

Year 10 Mock Interview Day

29th February 2024

In Year 10, students will experience a mock interview day, where they will meet industry professionals who will give feedback on interview techniques and CV writing. This is a great opportunity for the students to practice their social skills and build their confidence before going for their first job interview.

Year 12 Work Experience

1– 5 July 2024

In Year, the students will be going out into the community to undertake work experience placements. This provides our students with a real practical experience of what to expect entering the work place.

Parent Guides

Learning about post 16 and post 18 options, career opportunities and the job market in general is not just for students. The Careers Team are also available to help parents and guardians to support their children with their career planning. For more information you can send an email to careers@theappletonschool.org or telephone 01268 794215 and ask for Mrs Kate Palmer.

https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/parents-guide
https://www.talkingfutures.org.uk
https://www.youthemployment.org.uk/careers-advice-for-parents
https://www.parentalguidance.org.uk

Further Education at College and Sixth Form

Are you thinking of Further Education at College or Sixth Form? There are a range of subjects and qualifications you could opt for.

The academic route is A levels. You will typically study three complimenting subjects for 2 years. Each Subject studied will end in an examination. You could then continue on to higher education at University or enter the world of work, embarking on your chosen career.

The vocational route includes a range of qualification types including BTEC, NVQ, CACHE, UAL. You will be focusing on one particular subject or industry. These courses are very practical and you may be required to attend a work placement too. These courses are mainly coursework-based, although some do include assessments for some units studied.

T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.

  • Attend as many College and Sixth Form Open Evenings as possible. These are usually with in the first term of Year 11. You can find dates and times advertised on the college web sites, in the career’s office and on your Careers Google Classroom.
  • Choose subjects you enjoy, excel in or that will support your next steps and career aims.
  • Consider the distance how you will travel each day.
  • Ask about a bursary. You may be eligible for financial support to help with the cost of travel or study equipment.
  • Ensure that the College or Sixth Form can provide the additional support you require.

Sixth Forms & Colleges:

The Appleton School info@theappletonschool.org
USP College www.uspcollege.ac.uk
South Essex College http://www.southessex.ac.uk
Writtle University College http://www.writtle.ac.uk
The Basildon Upper Academy https://www.basildonupperacademy.org.uk
Beauchamps Sixth Form mainoffice@beauchamps.essex.sch.uk
The Billericay School info@billericayschool.com
The Bromfords School office@bromfords.essex.sch.uk
The King John's School kjs@thekjs.com
The Fitzwimarc School info@fitzwimarc.com
Mayflower High School educate@mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk
Westcliff HS for Boys office@whsb.essex.sch.uk
Westcliff HS for Girls generalenquiries@whsg.info
South Essex College Southend learning@southessex.ac.uk
St. Bernard's High School office@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
Shoeburyness High School office@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
St. Thomas More High School office@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk
The Swayne Park School admin@sweynepark.com
Southend HS for Girlsoffice@shsg.org
Cecil Jones enquiries@ceciljones.net
Southend HS for Boys enquiries@shsb.org.uk
Chase High School chasehigh.school@chasehigh.org
Belfairs Academy enquiries@belfairsacademy.org.uk
First Intuition https://www.firstintuition.co.uk
Chelmer Valley High School school@chelmer.essex.sch.uk
Chelmsford County High School for Girls office@cchs.co.uk
Greensward Academy contactus@greenswardacademy.org
The King Edmund School adminoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk
Shoeburyness High School office@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
St Bernard’s High School office@stbernards.southend.sch.uk

Adult Education

The learning never stops! If you are looking to upskill there are lots of options open to you.

ACL Essex https://aclessex.com
USP www.uspcollege.ac.uk/courses-apprenticeships/our-courses/our-adult-courses
South Essex College Workforce www.southessex.ac.uk/workforce/adults
National Careers Service nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Amazing Apprenticeships amazingapprenticeships.com
Ucas www.ucas.com

Apprenticeships

If classroom-based learning is not for you, you may want to consider an Apprenticeship.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: You will work, typically, for 4 days a week, whilst being paid and then take part in formal training one day a week, either in the workplace, at a local college or with a training provider that will lead to a recognised qualification.

Aprenticeships

Links for live apprenticeship vacancies:

www.amazingapprenticeships.com
www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
www.thelightbulbapprenticeships.com
www.seetec.co.uk
www.southessex.ac.uk
www.nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk

Traineeships

What does a traineeship offer? Traineeships are a work-based education. You will be trained in the skills needed for a particular job. Usual training programs with work experience for young people are unpaid.

Links for Traineeship providers:

GOV.UK www.gov.uk/find-traineeship
J&E Training, Hairdressing Academy www.j-etraining.com
Changes Training Academy http://www.changestraining.co.uk
Eden Training, Health and Social Care www.edentraining.co.uk
Vocational Training Service www.vts.ac.uk
Central Training Group www.centraltraininggroup.com
Hall of Ivy www.hallsofivy.co.uk
Life Skills www.learnaliving.co.uk
TCHC Group www.tchc.net
The Princes Trust www.princes-trust.org.uk

Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to support your community whilst gaining vital skills essential to the world of work.

For local opportunities got to:

www.ngagethurrock.org.uk
www.volunteeressex.org

  • Volunteer work adds value to your CV.
  • You can gain confidence and develop your social skills.
  • It may lead to paid work.

Higher Education

Thinking of going to University?

These are the key dates for 2024 entry.

Table1
Table2

www.ucas.com [https://www.open.ac.uk]()https://www.open.ac.uk
https://www.timeshighereducation.com
https://russellgroup.ac.uk/about/our-universities

Free Resources

Looking for support creating a CV, cover letter or need interview tips? Follow the links below for some great advice.

www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/cvs/cv-templates
www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/cover-letters/cover-letter-templates
www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/interview-techniques/job-interview-tips

Careers Support for Teachers

Teacher Zone

Understanding how the careers team are working with your young person.

The careers team will be delivering a programme to each year group which ensures that The Appleton School meets the government’s guidance on careers education. Which is the following;

Careers guidance in schools, colleges and universities (England)

https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/cbp-7236

Since September 2013, local authority-maintained schools in England have been under a duty to provide impartial careers guidance to pupils from years 8 to 13 (ages 12-18). The Department for Education has published statutory guidance (most recently updated in July 2021) for maintained schools on their duty to provide careers guidance. In September 2022, this duty will be extended to pupils in year 7, and to all academies.

Careers Hubs, run by the Careers and Enterprise Company, work with schools and colleges to train staff to improve careers advice and provide opportunities to engage with employers.

DfE Careers Strategy and the Skills and Post-16 Education Act

The Department for Education’s Careers Strategy was published in December 2017. It set out a series of measures to be implemented between 2018 and 2020 to improve careers guidance in England, including the introduction of new benchmarks for careers education.

Gatsby benchmark

  • A stable careers programme
  • Learning from career and labour market information
  • Addressing the needs of each pupil
  • Linking curriculum learning to careers
  • Encounters with employers and employees 6 - Experiences of workplaces
  • Encounters with further and higher education
  • Personal guidance

Baker Clause statements

  • All advice given will be impartial ensuring that all post 16 pathways are explained and available to all students
  • The Academy will actively promote the engagement from all post 16 providers and make them available to all learners and ensure all sectors are represented in careers activities and initiatives.
  • There will be no bias attributed to academic, vocational or work opportunities as part of any part of the curriculum or careers guidance
  • All efforts will be made to ensure that the Gatsby benchmark threshold in achieved and this will be reviewed half termly as part of quality assurance and the review process.

Provider access legislation

The updated provider access legislation (PAL) has now been enacted. It specifies schools must provide at least six encounters with approved providers of apprenticeships and technical education for all their students:

  • Two encounters for pupils during the ‘first key phase’ (year 8 or 9) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend
  • Two encounters for pupils during the ‘second key phase’ (year 10 or 11) that are mandatory for all pupils to attend
  • Two encounters for pupils during the ‘third key phase’ (year 12 or 13) that are mandatory for the school to put on but optional for pupils to attend

For further reading;

Statutory guidance for schools and colleges on providing careers guidance https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-guidance-provision-for-young-people-in-schools
National Careers Service https://nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
The Careers and Enterprise Company https://www.careersandenterprise.co.uk
The Careers Development Institute https://www.thecdi.net/Home

Unifrog

All staff and students have access to the Unifrog careers platform. The programme provides a learning journey that equips students with knowledge about the world of work, it impartially informs them about opportunities and encourages aspiration.

Unifrog is a data base which enables the user to research career paths, search for courses at colleges, sixth forms, access live apprenticeship opportunities, explore higher education routes and much more. Students can then store the information and create a short list, giving them responsibility and ownership of their own destination options when leaving school and moving on to their next steps.

Unifrog sessions are delivered termly during period 1 tutorial.

Students can Click here to log in https://www.unifrog.org/sign-in

If your student is having trouble logging in to their account, they can see Mrs Palmer or Miss Kingsley during your break or after school, or email careers@theapppletonschool.org

Unifrog Learning Journey:

Unifrog_Learning_Journey

Information about events and opportunities for students can be found on your Careers Google Classroom. This is updated regularly, so ensure your child checks in, so they don’t miss out!

All year 11 student will be given the opportunity to attend a careers interview with a Level 6 Qualified Careers Guidance Practitioner to discuss their aspirations and next steps. Careers Interview will be by appointment and it is vital that students attend promptly. Interview times are sent to your student school email.

The careers office will be open during breaks and after school for students to drop in for further support and advice.

As part of the Careers programme students in year 7 to 13 will have opportunities to take part in workshops, hear from guest speakers and attend aspirational visits to further and higher educational sites.

For more Careers Information, Advice and Guidance visit:

https://nationalcareersservice.direct.gov.uk/job-profiles/home
https://www.essexopportunities.co.uk
http://www.prospects.ac.uk/job-profiles
http://www.plotr.co.uk
http://www.careersbox.co.uk
http://www.icould.com
http://www.notgoingtouni.co.uk
http://www.studential.com
https://www.mooc.org

Key Dates:

Green Careers Week: 6th – 11th November 2023

National Apprenticeship Week: 5th – 11th February 2024

National Careers Week: 4th – 9th March 2024

Year 10 Mock Interview Day

29th February 2024

In Year 10, students will experience a mock interview day, where they will meet industry professionals who will give feedback on interview techniques and CV writing. This is a great opportunity for the students to practice their social skills and build their confidence before going for their first job interview.

Year 12 Work Experience

1– 5 July 2024

In Year, the students will be going out into the community to undertake work experience placements. This provides our students with a real practical experience of what to expect entering the work place.

Teacher Guides

Keep up to date and support students with their career decision making and planning.

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/careers-guidance-provision-for-young-people-in-schools
https://www.thecdi.net/CDI/media/Write/Documents/CDI_120-Career_Guidance_in_Schools-2021-FINAL.pdf
https://resources.careersandenterprise.co.uk/resources/careers-guidance-and-access-education-and-training-providers
https://www.tes.com/jobs/careers-advice
https://www.ucas.com/advisers/guides-and-resources/adviser-news/news/teachers-role-building-careers-curriculum

Further Education at College and Sixth Form

Are you thinking of Further Education at College or Sixth Form? There are a range of subjects and qualifications you could opt for.

The academic route is A levels. You will typically study three complimenting subjects for 2 years. Each Subject studied will end in an examination. You could then continue on to higher education at University or enter the world of work, embarking on your chosen career.

The vocational route includes a range of qualification types including BTEC, NVQ, CACHE, UAL. You will be focusing on one particular subject or industry. These courses are very practical and you may be required to attend a work placement too. These courses are mainly coursework-based, although some do include assessments for some units studied.

T Levels are an alternative to A levels, apprenticeships and other 16 to 19 courses. Equivalent in size to 3 A levels, a T Level focuses on vocational skills and can help students into skilled employment, higher study or apprenticeships.

  • Attend as many College and Sixth Form Open Evenings as possible. These are usually with in the first term of Year 11. You can find dates and times advertised on the college web sites, in the career’s office and on your Careers Google Classroom.
  • Choose subjects you enjoy, excel in or that will support your next steps and career aims.
  • Consider the distance how you will travel each day.
  • Ask about a bursary. You may be eligible for financial support to help with the cost of travel or study equipment.
  • Ensure that the College or Sixth Form can provide the additional support you require.

Sixth Forms & Colleges:

The Appleton School info@theappletonschool.org
USP College www.uspcollege.ac.uk
South Essex College http://www.southessex.ac.uk
Writtle University College http://www.writtle.ac.uk
The Basildon Upper Academy https://www.basildonupperacademy.org.uk
Beauchamps Sixth Form mainoffice@beauchamps.essex.sch.uk
The Billericay School info@billericayschool.com
The Bromfords School office@bromfords.essex.sch.uk
The King John's School kjs@thekjs.com
The Fitzwimarc School info@fitzwimarc.com
Mayflower High School educate@mayflowerhigh.essex.sch.uk
Westcliff HS for Boys office@whsb.essex.sch.uk
Westcliff HS for Girls generalenquiries@whsg.info
South Essex College Southend learning@southessex.ac.uk
St. Bernard's High School office@stbernards.southend.sch.uk
Shoeburyness High School office@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
St. Thomas More High School office@st-thomasmore.southend.sch.uk
The Swayne Park School admin@sweynepark.com
Southend HS for Girlsoffice@shsg.org
Cecil Jones enquiries@ceciljones.net
Southend HS for Boys enquiries@shsb.org.uk
Chase High School chasehigh.school@chasehigh.org
Belfairs Academy enquiries@belfairsacademy.org.uk
First Intuition https://www.firstintuition.co.uk
Chelmer Valley High School school@chelmer.essex.sch.uk
Chelmsford County High School for Girls office@cchs.co.uk
Greensward Academy contactus@greenswardacademy.org
The King Edmund School adminoffice@kes.essex.sch.uk
Shoeburyness High School office@shoeburyness.secat.co.uk
St Bernard’s High School office@stbernards.southend.sch.uk

Apprenticeships

If classroom-based learning is not for you, you may want to consider an Apprenticeship.

HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: You will work, typically, for 4 days a week, whilst being paid and then take part in formal training one day a week, either in the workplace, at a local college or with a training provider that will lead to a recognised qualification.

Aprenticeships

Links for live apprenticeship vacancies:

www.amazingapprenticeships.com
www.apprenticeships.gov.uk
www.gov.uk/apply-apprenticeship
www.thelightbulbapprenticeships.com
www.seetec.co.uk
www.southessex.ac.uk
www.nationalapprenticeshipweek.co.uk

Traineeships

What does a traineeship offer? Traineeships are a work-based education. You will be trained in the skills needed for a particular job. Usual training programs with work experience for young people are unpaid.

Links for Traineeship providers:

GOV.UK www.gov.uk/find-traineeship
J&E Training, Hairdressing Academy www.j-etraining.com
Changes Training Academy http://www.changestraining.co.uk
Eden Training, Health and Social Care www.edentraining.co.uk
Vocational Training Service www.vts.ac.uk
Central Training Group www.centraltraininggroup.com
Hall of Ivy www.hallsofivy.co.uk
Life Skills www.learnaliving.co.uk
TCHC Group www.tchc.net
The Princes Trust www.princes-trust.org.uk

Volunteering

Volunteering is a great way to support your community whilst gaining vital skills essential to the world of work.

For local opportunities got to:

www.ngagethurrock.org.uk
www.volunteeressex.org

  • Volunteer work adds value to your CV.
  • You can gain confidence and develop your social skills.
  • It may lead to paid work.

Higher Education

Are your students thinking if going to University?

These are the key dates for 2024 entry.

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www.ucas.com [https://www.open.ac.uk]()https://www.open.ac.uk
https://www.timeshighereducation.com
https://russellgroup.ac.uk/about/our-universities

Adult Education

The learning never stops! You may also be looking are looking to upskill or change your career path. There are lots of options open to you too

USP www.uspcollege.ac.uk/courses-apprenticeships/our-courses/our-adult-courses South Essex College Workforce www.southessex.ac.uk/workforce/adults ACL Essex aclessex.com/?doing_wp_cron=1662457837.7978639602661132812500 National Careers Service nationalcareers.service.gov.uk Amazing Apprenticeships amazingapprenticeships.com Ucas www.ucas.com Open University https://www.open.ac.uk

Free Resources

Looking for support creating a CV, cover letter or need interview tips? Follow the links below for some great advice.

www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/cvs/cv-templates
www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/cover-letters/cover-letter-templates
www.reed.co.uk/career-advice/interview-techniques/job-interview-tips

Community Partnerships

We love being at the heart of our community and providing young people with opportunities to aspire and achieve. We take pride in our existing partnerships and the services we offer to business. If you would like to collaborate with us at The Appleton School, please get in touch:

Kate Palmer, Careers & Employability Manager careers@theappletonschool.org

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Testimonials

“The Ford Business Workshop for Schools programme was started circa 15 years, with Appleton School (via Julie Hilliker) as our founding partner with whom we ran the pilot event. Since then, the event has run at the school every year, bar an enforced break through Covid. Every member of the Ford team that has supported these events has found them to be thoroughly rewarding, and a real highlight of their year. It has been great to see the level of student engagement in the exercise, and I am pleased to be able to advise that Appleton School is probably the partner whose students have embraced the event to the greatest degree, and it is always a pleasure to return to the school each year”. - Tim Amos, Ford Motor Company Limited

Year 11 Leavers Destinations

The Appleton School Year 11 Leavers Destinations 2023

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Provider Access Policy

The Appleton School believes in giving Employers, Further Education, Higher Education and training providers the opportunity to talk to students at the School so they are aware of all the options available to them enabling them to make the right decision about their future options.

In the first instance, please contact Mrs Kate Palmer on the School telephone number 01268 794215 or by email: careers@theappletonschool.org

Gatsby Benchmarks and the Career Development Institute (CDI) Framework

The CDI Framework

The CDI Framework is to support schools with the delivery of careers, employability and enterprise education. By focusing on the acquisition of knowledge, skills, attitudes and values, the framework helps to ensure that young people are prepared and empowered to face the challenges of the future world of work. For more information click here.

The Gatsby Benchmarks

The Gatsby Benchmarks are the result of an international study to find the best practice in career guidance worldwide. The CEIAG Programme is based on the eight Benchmarks as explained below. For more information click here.

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Linked Documents

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