Egglescliffe has an outstanding careers provision which has equipped students with information as well as the skills and the confidence to apply for a huge variety of jobs, degree courses and apprenticeships over a prolonged period. This has allowed us to establish a strong network which feeds back into our system to provide our students with up to date guidance. We aim to work as a partnership with students, parents, external agencies and alumni to provide as much independent advice as possible to allow students to access the pathways most suitable to them.
An overview of Egglescliffe’s offer is delivered to parents as early as the first week of Y12 at our initial Information Evening for parents.
Central to the offer is the role of the tutors in developing an appreciation of their tutees plans and ambitions. They audit this by updating our Careers Tracker and working on the Future Plan Booklets in form groups.
Information is provided fortnightly covering:
- Universities and courses
- Open days
- Apprenticeships
- School leavers/apprenticeships
- Gap year information
- Employment options
- Career opportunities
- Details about specific careers and entry requirements
- Discussions with professionals
- Student finance
Students are expected to conduct their own research which is complemented by careers information within specific subject areas
UCAS
In Y13 tutors offer individual support to students regarding completing their UCAS forms and writing Personal statements.
In Y12 all students have the option of a careers interview with Miss Smith our careers advisor at any point during the year.
Students attend the UCAS Discovery Exhibition Event in Newcastle in June.
The partnership with parents continues with the Higher Education Parents Evening early in the Autumn Term of Y13 which focuses on university choice as well as the details of University Finance thanks to a presentation from a student liaison officer at Teesside University.
Students attend the UCAS Discovery Exhibition in Newcastle in June where they have to opportunity to speak to a range of post 18 providers including representatives from Universities, apprenticeships and the employment sector.
The partnership with parents continues with the Higher Education Parents Evening early in the Autumn Term of Y13 which focuses on university choice as well as the details of University Finance.
The summer term sees students participate in two Careers Days. The first involves students receiving guidance from admissions tutors and former students about university applications. On the second of these two days, professionals in a variety of fields deliver presentations on their chosen career path to inspire and inform our student on the pathway; the employers are matched to the needs of each particular year group.
Employment
Works experience is vital for developing knowledge and skills as well as giving students the tools to make an informed decision about future pathways. Enrichment time is spent developing employability skills through social action programmes as well as more traditional experiences. We also work alongside the National Apprenticeship Service to provide an insight into the various types and levels of apprenticeships. This reflects a growing level of interest amongst our students for this pathway. The theme of Employability continues through Y13 with interview preparation, assessment centre practice sessions and information surrounding degree level apprenticeships.
