Careers
Policy statement on provider access
This policy statement sets out the school’s arrangements for managing the access of providers to pupils at the school for the purposes of giving them information about the provider’s education or training offer. This complies with the school’s legal obligations under Section 42B of the Education Act 1997.
Student entitlement
Students in years 8-13 are entitled:
- To find out about technical education qualifications and apprenticeships opportunities, as part of a careers programme which provides information on the full range of education and training options available at each transition point.
- To hear from a range of local providers about the opportunities they offer, including technical education and apprenticeships – through options evenings, assemblies and group discussions and taster events.
- To understand how to make applications for the full range of academic and technical courses.
A young person's career is their pathway through learning and work.
All young people need a planned programme of activities to help them make 14-19 choices that are right for them and to be able to manage their careers throughout their lives.
Chichester High School is committed to providing a planned programme of careers education for all students in Years 7-13 and information, advice and guidance (CIAEG) in partnership with an independent company U-Explore, who offer all students impartial advice.
Our Careers Lead at Chichester High School is
Miss Smith.
You can email her here or contact the school directly here
Chichester High School are extremely proud to be working in partnership with the Careers Partnership Programme, they include:
In years 8 and 9 students will be helped to:
- understand themselves and know who (and what!) plays a part in how they think about themselves and the things that matter to them
- develop confidence in themselves and in their abilities
- understand how the world of work is changing and the skills that they (and the rest of us!) need in order to do well in their future life and career
- make well informed choices about their future lives
The students will take part in various planned activities to help them do this.
Please contact Ms Smith for further information here or ring 01243 787014
In years 10 and 11 students will be helped to:
- identify and set short and medium term life goals as well as learning targets
- identify, select and use a wide range of information resources
- use work related learning/experiences to shape their career progression
- understand the options open to them once they leave school, identify their priorities and explain the decisions they eventually make
Please contact Ms Smith for further information here or ring 01243 787014
In years 12 and 13 students will be helped to:
- understand pathways to further education
- apply for and write applications to university
- apply for Russell Group universities
- helped to understand routes towards apprenticeships and work
- understand and engage with the requirements of local and National employers
Please contact Ms Smith for further information here or ring 01243 787014
The students will take part in various planned activities to help them do this, such as individual interviews with an independent careers advisor.
In years 10-13, we are very proud to work with NCS. NCS provides a bespoke programme for our pupils as well as their residential opportunities.
The National Careers Service is a fantastic website.
Click on the picture below and you will be taken to their website.
CHS Careers Programme 2019-2020 (historic)
Vision:
Our careers programme will:
Endeavour to inspire students about their future through real-life contact with the wold of work. We aim to prepare our students for life after Chichester High School and provide the skills, confidence and aspiration to succeed in the world beyond school.
A programme of events for each year group will support them in making choices 14-19 that are right for them.
The careers programme delivered will help our students to develop the skills, personal attributes and confidence to make aspirational, realistic and informed decisions about their futures and to manage transitions from one stage of education, training and work to the next.
Careers Leader Details:
Our Careers Leader is Vickie Smith
We also have a dedicated Governor with oversight of our Careers programme at the school.
A number of events, integrated into the school careers programme,
will offer providers an opportunity to come into school to
speak to pupils and/or their parents:
Please speak to our named Careers Leader (Miss Smith) to identify the most suitable opportunity for you.
The school policy on safeguarding sets out the school’s approach to allowing providers into school as visitors to talk to our students. More information can be found here
Premises and facilities
The school will make the main hall, classrooms or private meeting rooms available for discussions between the provider and students, as appropriate to the activity. The school will also make available AV and other specialist equipment to support provider presentations. This will all be discussed and agreed in advance of the visit with the Careers Leader or a member of their team.
Providers are welcome to leave a copy of their prospectus or other relevant course literature at the Careers Resource Centre, which is managed by the school librarian. The Resource Centre is available to all students at lunch and break times.
How do we measure the impact of our CHS Careers programme?
- Destinations at data at KS4 and KS5 bi-annual review with Governors
- Feedback from pupils and parents
- Review with Careers Enterprise advisors
Gatsby Benchmarks
In 2018, the government released a new careers strategy and statutory guidance for schools and colleges. It put an increased focus on using the Gatsby Benchmarks as a framework for best practice around which we can build our own careers provision. There is also the 17 areas of Careers, Employability and Enterprise Education (CDI 2015) that our careers plan aims to meet.
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17 areas of Learning for Careers, Employability and Enterprise (CDI 2015) |
The Eight Gatsby Bench Marks of Good Practice |
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1. Self Awareness |
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2. Self-Determination |
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3. Self-improvement as a learner |
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4. Exploring careers and career development |
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5. Investigating work and working life |
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6. Understanding business and industry |
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7. Investigating jobs and labour market information (LMI) |
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8. Valuing equality, diversity and inclusion |
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9. Learning about safe working practices and environments |
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10. Making the most of careers information, advice and guidance (CEIAG) |
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11. Preparing for employability |
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12. Showing initiative and enterprise |
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13. Developing personal financial capability |
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14. Identifying choices and opportunities |
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15. Planning and deciding |
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16. Handling applications and interviews |
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17. Managing changes and transitions |
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Activity |
Details |
Impact |
Areas of Learning |
Gatsby Benchmarks |
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Displays and website |
Each department has a careers board in their department area linking to possible future study and careers Possible careers on each subjects curriculum page |
Increased awareness for all stakeholders of the provision of careers within the school |
1, 10 |
4 |
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Visiting Speakers |
Each department invites in careers focused speakers/alumni for KS4 and KS5 students to discuss careers. Whole Year Group assemblies for each Year Group in KS3 from an external/internal speaker about careers and aspirations. 3 per year per year group. |
Students will have a greater knowledge of what is required for their future aspirations – greater forward planning. Students will have an improved understanding of the variety of careers, and college/university options open to them. |
1, 4, 5, 6, 9, 14 |
2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 |
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Careers Base |
Careers Hub created in library for students to access publications and research career options |
Increased awareness of the variety of careers available within the local area, nationally and within key areas of interest. |
1, 10, 14 |
2, 8 |
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Parental Engagement |
Careers area on the website with key links to career opportunities Parent seminars offered to parents regarding careers advice for their child |
Increased parental awareness of the variety of careers available to their child. |
5, 10 |
2, 5, 7 |
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Careers Friday |
Every Year Group from Year 8-10 has a Term dedicated to Careers Friday, this is delivered during tutor time. |
Student to develop skills and identify choices and opportunities |
4, 5, 10, 11, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
2, 3, 5 |
ACTIVITIES BY YEAR GROUP
YEAR 7
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Activity |
Details |
Impact |
When |
Areas of Learning |
Gatsby Benchmarks |
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STEAM Event |
A day event dedicated to STEAM based on a theme. |
Students will develop an awareness of different roles within the industry |
May 2022 |
4, 5 |
4 |
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Higher Education Presentation |
Assembly regarding Higher Education (Supported by Alumni) |
Raise aspirations at an early stage in the students education. |
July 2022 |
4, 15 |
7 |
YEAR 8
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Activity |
Details |
Impact |
Areas of Learning |
Gatsby Benchmarks |
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CCF Assembly |
CCF Assembly run by CCF |
Students will be more aware of the different roles within the Forces – Students who sign up will develop a range of skills |
Spring 2022 |
4 |
5 |
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Careers “Friday” |
Weekly Friday tutor activity linked to ‘meeting employers’ |
Students will be more aware of the range of careers that exist Developing an understanding of LMI |
Summer 2022 |
4, 5, 7 |
2, 5 |
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World of Work trip |
Whole year group trip to ‘World of Work’ |
Students will develop a better understanding of a range of careers and the pathway into each |
February 2022 |
4, 5, 9, 14 |
3, 5, 6 |
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CCF Assembly |
CCF Assembly run by CCF |
Students will be more aware of the different roles within the Forces – Students who sign up will develop a range of skills |
Spring 2022 |
4 |
5 |
YEAR 9
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Activity |
Details |
Impact |
Areas of Learning |
Gatsby Benchmarks |
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Options Evening |
Evening to parents and students to talk to GCSE subject and Sixth Form representatives |
Students will be better equipped to make informed choices about their future |
February 2022 |
14, 15, 17 |
3, 4, 7, 8 |
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Careers “Fridays” |
Each Friday Tutor time in the Autumn term is dedicated to a career area – linked to curriculum |
Students will be able to make informed choices about what GCSE’s they want to study to help them meet their aspirations. |
Autumn 2021 |
4, 5, 14, 15, 17 |
4 |
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Skills for Life Day/Careers Fayre |
Each class works with two representatives from different industries for a morning, including a Q&A session |
Students will develop a further understanding of employment and what the wider world of work entails |
November 2021 |
4, 5, 6, 7, 14 |
2, 5 |
YEAR 10
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Activity |
Details |
Impact |
Areas of Learning |
Gatsby Benchmarks |
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Experience of Work |
1 week work experience |
Students will develop an understanding of the work place and the world of work. Students will have meaningful encounters with employers |
Summer 2022 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 9, 11, 12 |
3, 5 |
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Interviews with employers |
All students have a mock interview with a local employer |
Students will develop interview skills to prepare them for their next stage in life |
May 2022 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 11, 16 |
3, 5 |
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Higher Education Assembly |
Assembly delivered by Sixth Form students and Alumni about the future and aspirations |
Raise aspirations for all students |
June 2022 |
14, 15, 17 |
7 |
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Careers “Friday” |
10 sessions of employability skills: Aiming high; staying positive; creativity; English; leadership; maths; presenting; problem solving; teamwork; finances; LMI |
Students will develop a portfolio that will help prepare them for the wider world of work |
Spring Term 2022 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 11, 12, 13 |
2, 3 |
YEAR 11
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Activity |
Details |
Impact |
Areas of Learning |
Gatsby Benchmarks |
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Sixth Form Open Evening |
Open evening for CHS Sixth Form |
Students can informed choices for their next stage in education. |
October 2021 |
2, 14, 15, 17 |
3, 7 |
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Next Step drop-in |
A weekly drop in clinic which gives students the opportunity to discuss |
Students can informed choices Student will develop an understanding of pathways into their chosen career |
November 2021 – February 2021 |
1, 2, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
3, 8 |
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Futures Interviews |
All students attend an interview by SLT to discuss their next stage in education |
Students can informed choices regarding the next step of their education |
December 2021 |
2, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
3, 7, 8 |
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Aspire Day |
Top performing students invited to attend the aspire programme, this includes talks by university and alumni students |
Students can informed choices about their future and raise their aspirations. Student will have meaningful encounters with universities. |
January 2022 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
3, 7 |
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NCS assembly |
National Citizen Service present to students regarding the summer opportunities |
Students that sign up for NCS will develop a range of skills. |
February 2022 |
1, 2, 3 |
3, 5 |
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National Apprenticeship session to whole year group |
National apprenticeship present to students regarding apprenticeships |
Students will be more informed about the different options to them following Year 11. |
March 2022 |
4, 5, 10, 14, 15, 17 |
3, 5, 7 |
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GCSE results support |
Sixth Form Team and Careers Advisor on site to discuss results with students and look at options |
Students will feel fully supported into their next stage of education. Reduced NEETS. |
August 2022 |
10, 11, 14, 16, 17 |
3 |
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Sixth Form Open Evening |
Open evening for CHS Sixth Form |
Students can informed choices for their next stage in education. |
October 2021 |
2, 14, 15, 17 |
3, 7 |
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Activity |
Details |
Impact |
Areas of Learning |
Gatsby Benchmarks |
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Aspire Day |
All students invited to attend the aspire day, this includes talks by university and alumni students Oxbridge/Apprenticeships presentation |
Students can make informed choices about their future and raise their aspirations. Students will have meaningful encounters with universities. |
January 2022 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
3, 7 |
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UCAS Fayre |
Attendance to UCAS organised event – students talk to a range of universities |
Students can make informed choices regarding their future. Students have meaningful encounters with universities. |
March 2022 |
1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
3, 7 |
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Informed Choices – apprenticeships assembly |
National apprenticeship present to students regarding apprenticeships |
Students are more informed about the different options to them following. Sixth Form – alternative to university. |
April 2022 |
4, 5, 10, 14, 15, 17 |
3, 5, 7 |
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Careers Interviews |
Conducted by a Level 6 careers advisor |
Students receive professional and impartial advice regarding their future. |
Ongoing |
10 |
8 |
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CV Writing Workshop |
Lead by Phil Saltern |
Students will develop a CV to help prepare them for their future. |
June 2022 |
11, 15, 16 |
3, 5 |
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Work Experience |
One week work experience/VEX |
Students will develop an understanding of the work place and the world of work. Students will have meaningful encounters with employers |
July 2022 |
4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 12, 16 |
3, 5, 6 |
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Chichester University Visit |
Afternoon visit to Chichester University – tour around library |
Students will have a meaningful encounter with a university |
May 2022 |
4, 14, 15, 17 |
7 |
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PSHE Association Tutorial Programme |
One tutor session per week focusing on ‘Careers’ |
Students will develop their understanding of the world of work and develop an understanding of LMI |
Ongoing |
1-17 |
2 |
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Futures Parent Evening |
Parents are invited to attend an information evening focusing on university and students finance |
Parents will develop an understanding of how to support their child |
July 2022 |
3, 7 |
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Activity |
Details |
Impact |
Areas of Learning |
Gatsby Benchmarks |
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UCAS support |
UCAS coordinator to deliver a range of assemblies and workshops surrounding UCAS –supported by tutors |
Students will be able to make informed decisions about their future. Students will be fully equipped to apply to university |
Ongoing |
4, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
3, 7, 8 |
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Careers Interviews |
Conducted by a Level 6 careers advisor |
Students receive professional and impartial advice regarding their future. |
Ongoing |
1, 4, 5, 14, 15, 17 |
8 |
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PSHE Association Tutorial Programme |
One tutor session per week focusing on ‘Careers’ |
Students will develop their understanding of the world of work and develop an understanding of LMI |
Ongoing |
1-17 |
2 |
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University Mock Interviews |
All students given the opportunity to sign up for mock interviews |
Students will develop interview skills |
September 2021 – December 2021 |
1, 2, 16 |
3, 5 |
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A-Level results support |
Sixth Form Team and Careers Advisor on site to discuss results with students and look at options |
Students will feel fully supported into their next stage of education. Reduced NEETS. |
August 2022 |
10, 11, 14, 16, 17 |
3 |
Additional Targeted Students
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Activity |
Details |
Impact |
When |
Areas of Learning |
Gatsby Benchmarks |
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OXBRIDGE STUDENTS |
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TKAT Oxbridge Day |
Admissions talk, academic taster session, virtual tours and Q&A with Oxbridge |
Students will be prepared for Oxbridge applications and be well informed |
Ongoing |
1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
3, 7 |
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Aspire Programme |
Students participate in a programme which includes having a mentor, Oxbridge presentations, EPQ |
Students will be more prepared to apply to top universities/competitive courses |
Ongoing |
1, 2, 3, 4, 10, 14, 15, 16, 17 |
3, 7 |
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DISADVANTAGED STUDENTS |
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Ambitions Tutor |
Each student is offered an ambition tutor, this tutor meets regularly with the students to mentor them and raise aspirations |
Students are given specific support to make informed choices Reduced numbers of NEETS |
Ongoing |
1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 14, 15 |
3, 8 |
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PRE-NEET STUDENTS |
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West Sussex support |
3 days of intervention from West Sussex through Covid Recovery Funding. 121’s with potential NEETS |
Students given support to make informed choices about their future. Reduced numbers of NEETS |
Autumn 2021 |
1, 2, 4, 10, 11, 14, 15 |
3, 8 |
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BAME Students |
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BAME transition programme |
Transition Programme tailored for students who identify as Black, Asian or from a non-white minority ethnic background. |
Students given the opportunity to meet with University students and contextualise the experiences of students of colour at school and universities. |
April 2022 |
1, 2, 17 |
3, 7 |
Next review - September 2022